Asus vs. AsRock (not a brand war!)

[MRE Teck]

This is not a Brand war, I reapeat this is not a brand war! So I hear a lot that asus is superior to all other mobo companies and I also hear how asrock is kinda like the runt of the pack. But what I'm wondering is which one is better when it comes to features and reliability!

[ZetZet]

Asrock is definitely not runt of the pack. They just are cheaper and less flashy. People mostly prefer asus for the features, but the brands are equally reliable.

[minibois]

This is not a Brand war, I reapeat this is not a brand war! So I hear a lot that asus is superior to all other mobo companies and I also hear how asrock is kinda like the runt of the pack. But what I'm wondering is which one is better when it comes to features and reliability!

I like Asus better (I think it has some better overclocking stuff .. I don't know).

AsRock is not bad at all, it is just not known as a premium brand and doesn't do a whole lot of advertising (it seems)

[Sauron]

I fail to see how this is not supposed to start a brand war...

 

The truth is both are usually very reliable, asus got themselves a great fame because they have been around a very long time and have consistently delivered great stuff. AsRock USED to be some sort of daughter company to asus and used to make lower end boards, not anymore however.

[MRE Teck]

I fail to see how this is not supposed to start a brand war...

The truth is both are usually very reliable, asus got themselves a great fame because they have been around a very long time and have consistently delivered great stuff. AsRock USED to be some sort of daughter company to asus and used to make lower end boards, not anymore however.

When I said brand war I meant I dont want people saying things like "Asus is awesome and asrock" sucks without giving me reasons why

[Thorium19]

Asus just has the pedigree of being around in the pubilcs eye for longer, so has built up a loyal following who spread the word of its greatness. AsRock on the other hand does not have that pedigree, but still makes some outstanding boards, especially when the majority of them don't carry a £30+ premium like asus boards often do. Generally, the two both have similar reliability, contrary to popular belief (of the uneducated) and performance as do most mobo makers, it's generally up to what features you can't live without that will draw you to a certain board.

[MRE Teck]

I see the problem here.

When I said brand war I meant I dont want people saying things like "Asus is awesome and asrock" sucks without giving me reasons why

[ErickS89]

I truly beg to differ in price, the Extreme 11 is not only more expensive than say the ws-e(asus) but it's just a jack of all trades(doesn't do 1 thing well).

So no, I don'y buy the asus is more expensive than asrock when it's the other way around. 

 

I've used both but asus is generally more stable in my tests and use. 

[ZetZet]

Asus just has the pedigree of being around in the pubilcs eye for longer, so has built up a loyal following who spread the word of its greatness. AsRock on the other hand does not have that pedigree, but still makes some outstanding boards, especially when the majority of them don't carry a £30+ premium like asus boards often do. Generally, the two both have similar reliability, contrary to popular belief (of the uneducated) and performance as do most mobo makers, it's generally up to what features you can't live without that will draw you to a certain board.

also asrock makes black pcb's which is just incredible nowadays  :lol:

 

I truly beg to differ in price, the Extreme 11 is not only more expensive than say the ws-e(asus) but it's just a jack of all trades(doesn't do 1 thing well).

So no, I don'y buy the asus is more expensive than asrock when it's the other way around. 

 

I've used both but asus is generally more stable in my tests and use. 

asus is more expensive in the lower end, which people actually buy.

[Thorium19]

also asrock makes black pcb's which is just incredible nowadays  :lol:

 

asus is more expensive in the lower end, which people actually buy.

 

And asus still use brown boards on their lower end ones, which is laughable.

[Guest]

Asrock is reliable.

Really. I used plenty (used and all are still working)

[SpagettiNinja]

Most people fanboy Asus to hell while in fact the other companies are just as good really. I have an ASRock board, i have no problems (yet), and i fail to see why i should rather get a Asus board because the Bios may be "easier" or it might have a "better" overclocking software which i can install anyways if i chose to do so. 

[OCing Noob]

This is not a Brand war, I reapeat this is not a brand war! So I hear a lot that asus is superior to all other mobo companies and I also hear how asrock is kinda like the runt of the pack. But what I'm wondering is which one is better when it comes to features and reliability!

Both are good and almost equal brands. PCB quality is almost same , cap and circuit is equally reliable. Asus is bit more overclocker friendly in bios and simple to use but customer services at Asus sucks .

[OCing Noob]

Most people fanboy Asus to hell while in fact the other companies are just as good really. I have an ASRock board, i have no problems (yet), and i fail to see why i should rather get a Asus board because the Bios may be "easier" or it might have a "better" overclocking software which i can install anyways if i chose to do so. 

hahahahaahhaahahah .True that.

[drewjn]

To be honest, the most you will find on the lower boards are things like differences in places in fan headers and maybe slight differences in bios. I actually originally planned to go gigabyte myself but chose asus for the better onboard sound. There really are no bad brands, like anyone else for their products most are adequate, some are very good and some have issues. This should not be a surprise to anyone. Just go for a board that has the features you want, and if you like, choose one with a color scheme you prefer. Heck the budget boards can oc just as well as the higher ones; granted, I did buy an asus rog board so guess I am not one to say, lol.

[Coldfuson]

On 1/19/2015 at 3:33 PM, drewjn said:

To be honest, the most you will find on the lower boards are things like differences in places in fan headers and maybe slight differences in bios. I actually originally planned to go gigabyte myself but chose asus for the better onboard sound. There really are no bad brands, like anyone else for their products most are adequate, some are very good and some have issues. This should not be a surprise to anyone. Just go for a board that has the features you want, and if you like, choose one with a color scheme you prefer. Heck the budget boards can oc just as well as the higher ones; granted, I did buy an asus rog board so guess I am not one to say, lol.

Dude, its that ROG color scheme. I'm guilty of that shit too. Though I have some cheap ass board from asus, because the boards for the original 2011 socket were pricey!

[Nena Trinity]

Unless you live in a nation with great pro consumer laws I would avoid ASUS even tough they might have superior quality but due to their poor customer support, how ever ASRock is a great brand and quite trust worthy not to mention they are a small fish compared to the big fishes so I would buy ASRock!

[legomaster81]

Does anyone know which board here is better? 

 

https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/PRIME-B450-PLUS/specifications/

https://www.asrock.com/MB/AMD/B450M%20Pro4/index.asp#Specification