Which Asus board is better and which is better per dollar

[Sin Stalker]

Here are the two boards.

 

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132988

 

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132989&ignorebbr=1

 

So I like the design of the x370. So it wins the aesthetics. I doubt I'll be running anything in SLI, unless VR starts taking advantage of it.

 

So are there any other benefits besides being able to run SLI?

[desertcomputer]

Personally no point getting SLI board unless you know you going to go SLI straight up. 99% is better running one powerful card and motherboard don't affect performance. 

[Sin Stalker]

Just now, MrUnknownEMC said:

Personally no point getting SLI board unless you know you going to go SLI straight up. 99% is better running one powerful card and motherboard don't affect performance. 

Are there any other benefits to that board besides SLI?? That's my question.

[CyberFern0]

10 minutes ago, MrUnknownEMC said:

Personally no point getting SLI board unless you know you going to go SLI straight up. 99% is better running one powerful card and motherboard don't affect performance. 

what are your hidden contents.

[desertcomputer]

25 minutes ago, Sin Stalker said:

Are there any other benefits to that board besides SLI?? That's my question.

More sata port? really up to your needs. 

 

16 minutes ago, CyberFern0 said:

what are your hidden contents.

Its hidden for an reason. 

[Sin Stalker]

2 minutes ago, MrUnknownEMC said:

More sata port? really up to your needs. 

Oh, thanks! Cause I didn't examine my needs before asking....

[CyberFern0]

6 minutes ago, Sin Stalker said:

Oh, thanks! Cause I didn't examine my needs before asking....

why is ur name sin stalker

 

thats messed up

[Sin Stalker]

Just now, CyberFern0 said:

why is ur name sin stalker

 

thats messed up

How's it messed up?

[NoMercy]

1 hour ago, Sin Stalker said:

Here are the two boards.

 

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132988

 

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132989&ignorebbr=1

 

So I like the design of the x370. So it wins the aesthetics. I doubt I'll be running anything in SLI, unless VR starts taking advantage of it.

 

So are there any other benefits besides being able to run SLI?

What is your CPU? If ryzen5 then b350, if ryzen7 then x370. Im just matching the price range, its like if you have an expensive cpu, why cheap out your motherboard, unless you have limited budget.

[Sin Stalker]

1 minute ago, NoMercy said:

What is your CPU? If ryzen5 then b350, if ryzen7 then x370. Im just matching the price range, its like if you have an expensive cpu, why cheap out your motherboard, unless you have limited budget.

Debating between the 1600x and 1700 right now.

[NoMercy]

Just now, Sin Stalker said:

Debating between the 1600x and 1700 right now.

Down to your budget again, and the purpose of your rig. This would be another topic xD.

[xGGAx]

You need to consider other things such as the number of usb ports, sata ports, nvme support,ram speed support, etc.
Performance wise, both boards are the same. In the end, it all comes down to aesthetics and features.

If you can afford the  x370 board then go ahead, you do not need to SLI, but it is nice to have the option just in case.