X570 Aorus Master VS Asus X570 Boards

[techtomato]

Hi guys, so I was pretty set on getting the x570 Aorus Master motherboard for my new build until I realized that Gigabyte's Fusion RGB 2.0 wouldn't work with Aura Sync. This sucks because I already have a Strix 1070 that I don't plan on upgrading, but that uses Aura sync. What really drew me to the Master was the design aesthetic of all the heatsinks and "armor plating". Their onboard audio also seems to be advertised to be really good, but I've also heard that their BIOS sucks (maybe they improved it for the x570?). Anyways I just need help deciding if I should change my motherboard to an ASUS one or not, and which one because I didn't really research Asus x570 boards. Some things that are important for me are WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0, high quality audio, 3 M.2 slots would be nice for future-proofing, close performance compared to the Master, nice RGB lighting, and probably more will come up in the discussion.

 

Thanks!

[Jurrunio]

The X570-E is competitive with the Aorus Master in performance, not a bad board to change to.

[uberas]

Gigabyte bios sucks period

[Jurrunio]

Just now, uberas said:

Gigabyte bios sucks period

it's not that bad, Gigabyte just has their own idea in placing stuff so you need to relearn the layout.

[techtomato]

2 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

The X570-E is competitive with the Aorus Master in performance, not a bad board to change to.

That's great news, turns out its cheaper here in Canada as well. I noticed you're in Hong Kong, I will be travelling there next week and the prices (online at least) seem to be way cheaper than in Canada. Do you know if the parts there will have worldwide warranty? Or should i not risk it

[techtomato]

1 minute ago, Jurrunio said:

it's not that bad, Gigabyte just has their own idea in placing stuff so you need to relearn the layout.

Also what does the higher tier Crosshair Hero VIII (something like that) have over the x570-E?

[Jurrunio]

1 hour ago, techtomato said:

Also what does the higher tier Crosshair Hero VIII (something like that) have over the x570-E?

16.7% extra current capability which you don't need (since X570-E is already overkill by a stupid margin), WiFi as optional extra (standard on the Strix-E), liquid nitrogen switches (pre-configures some voltages), mem-ok button (sth to do with testing memory overclocks, doesn't affect memory overclocking potential), and big clear CMOS + BIOS flashback button in the rear I/O (X570-E has both but much smaller and not as easy to press down)

 

@nick name should have some experience with mem-ok

[ch3w2oy]

People complain about the Gigabyte BIOS but I didn't mind it one bit for Z390 Aorus Ultra or my X470 Gaming 7.. 

 

The X570 VIII Hero has double things in there as well so not sure why only  Gigabyte gets shit for having things listed more than once in their BIOS..

 

My MEG ACE has a super simple BIOS and I like it better than both Asus and Gigabytes.. BIOS shouldn't really be a deciding factor anyway as long as they do what you need.. Only one I haven't had the pleasure of experiencing is Asrocks but that's only because they don't how to place a USB C header or use two addressable headers for RGB (stupid).. 

 

After getting the X570 Hero (non-wifi) I regret I didn't just get the Strix-E.. Like Jurrunio said above, the Strix will be perfectly fine and just as good as the rest when it comes to performance.. The RGB on the Hero sucks anyway. 

[techtomato]

29 minutes ago, ch3w2oy said:

People complain about the Gigabyte BIOS but I didn't mind it one bit for Z390 Aorus Ultra or my X470 Gaming 7.. 

 

The X570 VIII Hero has double things in there as well so not sure why only  Gigabyte gets shit for having things listed more than once in their BIOS..

 

My MEG ACE has a super simple BIOS and I like it better than both Asus and Gigabytes.. BIOS shouldn't really be a deciding factor anyway as long as they do what you need.. Only one I haven't had the pleasure of experiencing is Asrocks but that's only because they don't how to place a USB C header or use two addressable headers for RGB (stupid).. 

 

After getting the X570 Hero (non-wifi) I regret I didn't just get the Strix-E.. Like Jurrunio said above, the Strix will be perfectly fine and just as good as the rest when it comes to performance.. The RGB on the Hero sucks anyway. 

I noticed that the x570-E doesn't have a dual 8-pin EPS connector, instead a 8-pin and a 4-pin EPS connector. I'm planning on buying these cablemod cables (Link) which mention 2x 4+4 EPS connectors. I know I might not need two EPS connectors but will this cable kit work?

[ch3w2oy]

2 minutes ago, techtomato said:

I noticed that the x570-E doesn't have a dual 8-pin EPS connector, instead a 8-pin and a 4-pin EPS connector. I'm planning on buying these cablemod cables (Link) which mention 2x 4+4 EPS connectors. I know I might not need two EPS connectors but will this cable kit work?

It will work just fine.. I would make sure to hook them all up, though, as I've read it can cause WHEA errors and what not.. I only have one 8 pin plugged in on mine without any issues, so I'm not 100% sure.. 

[bimmerman]

I have dual 8 pin from the PSU plugged into the 8+4 on the Strix X570-E mobo. Works fine.

 

I have a Corsair RMx 750w PSU fwiw, with stock cables.

[TheNaitsyrk]

I can confirm that Gigabyte BIOS is actually pretty good. People are confused because the layout is different.

[nick name]

4 hours ago, Jurrunio said:

16.7% extra current capability which you don't need (since X570-E is already overkill by a stupid margin), WiFi as optional extra (standard on the Strix-E), liquid nitrogen switches (pre-configures some voltages), mem-ok button (sth to do with testing memory overclocks, doesn't affect memory overclocking potential), and big clear CMOS + BIOS flashback button in the rear I/O (X570-E has both but much smaller and not as easy to press down)

 

@nick name should have some experience with mem-ok

If we're talking about the Safe Boot button -- it's glorious.  The re-try button can be handy too.

 

But the Safe Boot button basically boots into BIOS at stock settings while maintaining the values that have been input already.  So if you're testing something and haven't saved a profile then you won't lose all your work by clearing CMOS if you can't POST.  

[Ravendarat]

I had a x470 gaming 7 and was a fan of the bios, especially as a new user. My msi meg Ace has a WAY nicer bios to use imo, it by the way checks all your boxes as well

[Jurrunio]

4 hours ago, techtomato said:

I noticed that the x570-E doesn't have a dual 8-pin EPS connector, instead a 8-pin and a 4-pin EPS connector. I'm planning on buying these cablemod cables (Link) which mention 2x 4+4 EPS connectors. I know I might not need two EPS connectors but will this cable kit work?

It will work, just dont use the extra 4pin. Tbh an EPS 8pin can push so much current, you need HEDT stuff like Skylake-X or TR that pushes 500w or more to need 8+4.

[techtomato]

1 hour ago, Ravendarat said:

I had a x470 gaming 7 and was a fan of the bios, especially as a new user. My msi meg Ace has a WAY nicer bios to use imo, it by the way checks all your boxes as well

Does whatever software for MSI boards work with Aura Sync?

[Ravendarat]

Just now, techtomato said:

Does whatever software for MSI boards work with Aura Sync?

Oh I forgot about that part, I’m not sure, you’d need to check out the msi site to know for sure, I don’t use anything that uses aura sync

[techtomato]

4 hours ago, bimmerman said:

I have dual 8 pin from the PSU plugged into the 8+4 on the Strix X570-E mobo. Works fine.

 

I have a Corsair RMx 750w PSU fwiw, with stock cables.

I have the same psu! But mine isn't the 2018 one which comes with 2 EPS connectors. I've wanted Cablemod connectors for a long time though so I might as well upgrade