Advice for mbo

[ringo]

I was thinking to switch my current Asrock x370 K4 to x370 Strix/CH6 but I decided to wait for February where I will buy some from x470 lineup. I will aim for TUF series but today I saw on Intel new lineup (Z370) of TUF that they will have ALC887 audio chipset. Than I saw this, Tuf is not high end anymore. What high end mbo series that hasn`t been released yet can we expect from asus or others to release with x470?

 

[AncientNerd]

Frankly it depends, because there are different features on different levels of motherboard. If you don't need the features on a ROG or ROG Strix then they are a waste, since from what I can tell Asus puts the same or very similar VRM on the highest end ROG, ROG Strix, TUF and Prime boards. Basically they seem to add extra "bling" to the Gamer boards in the form of flashing lights and more ports that may or may not be useful. 

 

It all comes down to what you are going to do with it - also check the reviews and pay attention to the VRM on the various boards since it sounds like you will be overclocking.

[ringo]

High end would mean good quality components, like good VRM. I don`t understand how are they going to sell TUF as high end but meant for entry gamers. I was looking forward to Sabertooth series but if it comes with ALC 887 I won`t buy it.