Crosshair vi hero vs AX370 gaming k7

[Napalm360]

Hey another stupid question,

So Im planning to go with AMD and drop intel as I can get a more solid uprgade path and better performce for my type of workload.

I am looking for a board thats X370,Overclocks like a charm and is stable, so far i have narrowed it down to two boards (do recommend me others that I should Consider):

 

1. ASUS Crosshair VI Hero:

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/gj7CmG/asus-crosshair-vi-hero-atx-am4-motherboard-crosshair-vi-hero

 

2. Gigabyte AX370 Gaming k7:

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/jf4NnQ/gigabyte-ga-ax370-gaming-k7-atx-am4-motherboard-ga-ax370-gaming-k7

 

R5 1600X:

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/8hwqqs/amd-ryzen-5-1600x-36ghz-6-core-processor-yd160xbcaewof

 

(note: memory is cosair vengeance lpx ddr4 3000mhz 2x8gb cl 15)

I love both, leaning towards the Hero as it fits nicely with future plans on my build (mainly aesthetics) BUT one thing thats offset this choice and why Im creating this topic 

is that the AX370 gaming k7 is £30 cheaper than the hero which helps alot In terms of affordability but i dont know wether the £30 difference is worth it for the hero so Id love to

get some real advice and experiences from owners of these boards now that the platforms matured alot since launch to help me.

 

Much appreciated  

[stealth80]

I'd really consider the asrock x370 taichi, early reviews pitched it about the best

[T-Monkey]

I would say the Asus Crosshair VI Hero not only because I have the same CPU and also use the VI Hero, but because Asus has a great history when it comes to stable overclocking and they release UEFI BIOS updates more frequently when compared to most manufacturers.

 

P.S. It also has RGB which is all anyone should care about nowadays!

[Napalm360]

Just now, stealth80 said:

I'd really consider the asrock x370 taichi, early reviews pitched it about the best

BUT THE COLOUR SCHEME sighs - Its the Dealkiller for me

[Damascus]

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[Napalm360]

33 minutes ago, T-Monkey said:

I would say the Asus Crosshair VI Hero not only because I have the same CPU and also use the VI Hero, but because Asus has a great history when it comes to stable overclocking and they release UEFI BIOS updates more frequently when compared to most manufacturers.

 

P.S. It also has RGB which is all anyone should care about nowadays!

Indeed, Just the £30 difference, meh i can wait i guess

 

32 minutes ago, Damascus said:

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Fanboyism Or Serious answer?

[T-Monkey]

Just now, Napalm360 said:

Indeed, Just the £30 difference, meh i can wait i guess

 yah and the hero has better i/o as well

 

[Damascus]

1 minute ago, Napalm360 said:

Fanboyism Or Serious answer?

Serious answer, the VRM's on that beast are like nothing else.  

[Napalm360]

29 minutes ago, Damascus said:

Serious answer, the VRM's on that beast are like nothing else.  

Ive heard its a unicorn, and buildzoid agrees, any reason other than price that the gigabyte is better?

 

 

29 minutes ago, T-Monkey said:

 yah and the hero has better i/o as well

 

like 18 U S B S

[T-Monkey]

1 minute ago, Napalm360 said:

Ive heard its a unicorn, and buildzoid agrees, any reason other than price that the gigabyte is better?

 

the gigabyte does have great ethernet support and an awesome headphone dac

[Napalm360]

But the hero has a good dac?

[T-Monkey]

24 minutes ago, Napalm360 said:

But the hero has a good dac?

it does but the gigabyte board is better for headphone support. they both have excellent dacs overall

 

btw where are you planning on purchasing your mb from?

[Damascus]

1 hour ago, Napalm360 said:

Ive heard its a unicorn, and buildzoid agrees, any reason other than price that the gigabyte is better?

Bclk generator maybe?  It also has way more rgb and IMO the aorus eagle looks fantastic

[Napalm360]

8 hours ago, Damascus said:

Bclk generator maybe?  It also has way more rgb and IMO the aorus eagle looks fantastic

The Hero has bclk gen as well right? probably gonna saveup for the hero as rgb aint my thing and the accent lighting on the hero is perfect for me

[just_dave]

1 hour ago, Napalm360 said:

The Hero has bclk gen as well right? probably gonna saveup for the hero as rgb aint my thing and the accent lighting on the hero is perfect for me

Hero has all you need without stupid shit that you don't (like K7)

[Napalm360]

40 minutes ago, dave_k said:

Hero has all you need without stupid shit that you don't (like K7)

so its settled then

[Napalm360]

41 minutes ago, dave_k said:

Hero has all you need without stupid shit that you don't (like K7)

WAIT, For oveclcoking (which is my main interest) is b350 better? and why

[just_dave]

Just now, Napalm360 said:

WAIT, For oveclcoking (which is my main interest) is b350 better? and why

B350 better? what? are you joking? 

Get Crosshair, it has the best balance of everything

[Napalm360]

Just now, dave_k said:

B350 better? what? are you joking? 

Get Crosshair, it has the best balance of everything

Apologies, i seen in one of your replies that b350 is better for oc (something like that)

[just_dave]

3 minutes ago, Napalm360 said:

Apologies, i seen in one of your replies that b350 is better for oc (something like that)

B350 sucks, i am saying it is "OK" just to not make peasants angry.

If it was good, i wouldn't spend as much on my mobo as on my CPU

[Napalm360]

6 minutes ago, dave_k said:

B350 sucks, i am saying it is "OK" just to not make peasants angry.

If it was good, i wouldn't spend twice as much on my mobo as on my CPU

LOL, well thank you kind sir for giving me the facts, ill be getting the crosshair then

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So I take it your an overclocking veteran?

read your board guide, it all makes sence now, ty

[Jumper118]

12 hours ago, Damascus said:

Serious answer, the VRM's on that beast are like nothing else.  

No the VRM on the biostar gt7 and tiachi and professional gaming are better...... 

[just_dave]

3 minutes ago, Jumper118 said:

No the VRM on the biostar gt7 and tiachi and professional gaming are better...... 

GT7 is not available outside asia/discontinued

Taichi screws up the efficiency already

[Jumper118]

9 minutes ago, dave_k said:

GT7 is not available outside asia/discontinued

Taichi screws up the efficiency already

That's sad. The biostar was the best x370 board

[just_dave]

Just now, Jumper118 said:

That's sad. The biostar was the best x370 board

From what i know, the memory support was awful