Posted July 3, 2017 Hello, I need assistance deciding which motherboard to purchase, for a ITX computer build. I'm currently looking at the ROG STRIX B250I Gaming and the Gigabyte GA-B250N Phoenix WiFi, the ASUS ROG board is $10 more than the Gigabyte motherboard. The system specifications are most likely going to be an Intel Core Pentium G4560 and a Gigabyte Windforce OC RX 460 4GB (or a Asus Dual RX 460 2GB) (It's only $10 more than the 2GB version, why not :P). Which motherboard would suit these specifications more, in terms of performance, or features? I'm sceptical with the ASUS ROG motherboard, as I've had issues with them before, with a gaming laptop. Maybe that was just a one off, still a bit worried though about the quality. (Only motherboards I've used have been Gigabyte, at least for desktops.) Though, considering the design and advertised features of the Asus ROG board, I'm slightly leaning that way, and giving them another chance. I've assessed online that the integrated sound card between the boards aren't any different at all, unless you have a expensive headset, or speakers. Thank you Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/802140-which-itx-motherboard/ Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 3, 2017 both are good mobo's. if you care about asthetics, get the one that fits the build the best. if you dont care about asthetics, get the cheapest one ~i5-7600k @5GHz ~Be Quiet! Dark rock 3 ~MSI GTX 1070 Gaming X 8G ~Gigabyte GA-Z270-gaming K3 ~Corsair Vengeance Red led ~NZXT S340 Elite Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/802140-which-itx-motherboard/#findComment-10085811 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 3, 2017 I'd go with the Gigabyte. More USB ports. CPU: Ryzen 9 5900 Cooler: EVGA CLC280 Motherboard: Gigabyte B550i Pro AX RAM: Kingston Hyper X 32GB 3200mhz Storage: WD 750 SE 500GB, WD 730 SE 1TB GPU: Gigabyte GTX 1050 PSU: Corsair SF750 Case: Streacom DA2 Monitor: LG 27GL83B Mouse: Razer Basilisk V2 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red Speakers: Mackie CR5BT MiniPC - Sold for $100 Profit Spoiler CPU: Intel i3 4160 Cooler: Integrated Motherboard: Integrated RAM: G.Skill RipJaws 16GB DDR3 Storage: Transcend MSA370 128GB GPU: Intel 4400 Graphics PSU: Integrated Case: Shuttle XPC Slim Monitor: LG 29WK500 Mouse: G.Skill MX780 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red Budget Rig 1 - Sold For $750 Profit Spoiler CPU: Intel i5 7600k Cooler: CryOrig H7 Motherboard: MSI Z270 M5 RAM: Crucial LPX 16GB DDR4 Storage: Intel S3510 800GB GPU: Nvidia GTX 980 PSU: Corsair CX650M Case: EVGA DG73 Monitor: LG 29WK500 Mouse: G.Skill MX780 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red OG Gaming Rig - Gone Spoiler CPU: Intel i5 4690k Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 Motherboard: MSI Z97i AC ITX RAM: Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR3 Storage: Kingston Fury 240GB GPU: Asus Strix GTX 970 PSU: Thermaltake TR2 Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX Monitor: Dell P2214H x2 Mouse: Logitech MX Master Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/802140-which-itx-motherboard/#findComment-10085823 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 3, 2017 Stix looks better IMO and the Gigabyte one has poor vrm Want to custom loop? Ask me more if you are curious Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/802140-which-itx-motherboard/#findComment-10085911 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 3, 2017 Author I just noticed the Gigabyte board has a USB Type C port, only one, what use would that port have really? Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/802140-which-itx-motherboard/#findComment-10085990 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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