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Additional chip for the Gigabyte AORUS z390 Pro

Additional chip for the Gigabyte AORUS z390 Pro

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frog76
Member
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07-07-2021, 09:39 AM
#1
Hello everyone, I'm just joining the discussions about choosing a motherboard. I'm considering the Gigabyte AORUS PRO, mainly because of its unique chip feature that others don't have. On top of that, I plan to use a Gigbyte AORUS 3080 TI Master, which makes me think a Gigabyte board might perform better than alternatives. Could anyone clarify what the chip in your image is for? Or explain how it affects my setup if I only have one GPU? I suspect it's related to SLI. The other choice I'm thinking of is an ASUS board. If you have any clear reasons why one option is better, please share your thoughts and let me know!
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frog76
07-07-2021, 09:39 AM #1

Hello everyone, I'm just joining the discussions about choosing a motherboard. I'm considering the Gigabyte AORUS PRO, mainly because of its unique chip feature that others don't have. On top of that, I plan to use a Gigbyte AORUS 3080 TI Master, which makes me think a Gigabyte board might perform better than alternatives. Could anyone clarify what the chip in your image is for? Or explain how it affects my setup if I only have one GPU? I suspect it's related to SLI. The other choice I'm thinking of is an ASUS board. If you have any clear reasons why one option is better, please share your thoughts and let me know!

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iDeadlyRekt
Member
183
07-27-2021, 03:36 AM
#2
Whatever the situation, you won't face any penalties for using just one GPU on an SLI-enabled board. SLI is not recommended anymore. Very few programs support it. I think the component is likely a BIOS chip—no major concerns here.
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iDeadlyRekt
07-27-2021, 03:36 AM #2

Whatever the situation, you won't face any penalties for using just one GPU on an SLI-enabled board. SLI is not recommended anymore. Very few programs support it. I think the component is likely a BIOS chip—no major concerns here.

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agossie
Member
156
07-27-2021, 07:08 AM
#3
You might prefer this board instead of the ASUS TUF. Your concern about the Gigabyte AORUS pairing with the board being better than other brands isn't unfounded—its durability is a key point.
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agossie
07-27-2021, 07:08 AM #3

You might prefer this board instead of the ASUS TUF. Your concern about the Gigabyte AORUS pairing with the board being better than other brands isn't unfounded—its durability is a key point.

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xXWinterXx
Junior Member
28
07-27-2021, 10:03 AM
#4
Both options are excellent; Aorus Pro stands out as the premium choice. You won’t face any issues switching between brands. Pairing a motherboard with a GPU doesn’t affect performance, so feel free to experiment with various manufacturers.
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xXWinterXx
07-27-2021, 10:03 AM #4

Both options are excellent; Aorus Pro stands out as the premium choice. You won’t face any issues switching between brands. Pairing a motherboard with a GPU doesn’t affect performance, so feel free to experiment with various manufacturers.

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XQsess
Member
150
07-27-2021, 03:30 PM
#5
This small component connects your PCIE to a PCI bridge or similar interface.
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XQsess
07-27-2021, 03:30 PM #5

This small component connects your PCIE to a PCI bridge or similar interface.

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iSasuke_YT
Member
162
07-27-2021, 06:38 PM
#6
You asked for a comparison between the two boards. The ASUS TUF Pro z390 is $15 less expensive. Your input would be valuable!
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iSasuke_YT
07-27-2021, 06:38 PM #6

You asked for a comparison between the two boards. The ASUS TUF Pro z390 is $15 less expensive. Your input would be valuable!

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Lost_Fat_Kid
Junior Member
9
08-07-2021, 09:26 PM
#7
Yeah, I'm an Asus person too—it actually looks nicer. I don't like orange much, but it's about the same quality. Just make sure the board fits your needs and looks good to you.
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Lost_Fat_Kid
08-07-2021, 09:26 PM #7

Yeah, I'm an Asus person too—it actually looks nicer. I don't like orange much, but it's about the same quality. Just make sure the board fits your needs and looks good to you.

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DevilJinPT
Junior Member
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08-08-2021, 06:15 AM
#8
You own a variety of Gigabyte products, with orange appearing mainly in certain designs. For instance, the Gigabyte Z370 Aorus Gaming 5 features orange accents in its marketing images, though not everywhere. The same goes for your wife's Z390M Gaming, which has a red stripe on the black IO shield. In contrast, your B450 Aorus M shows only orange on one VRM heatsink.
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DevilJinPT
08-08-2021, 06:15 AM #8

You own a variety of Gigabyte products, with orange appearing mainly in certain designs. For instance, the Gigabyte Z370 Aorus Gaming 5 features orange accents in its marketing images, though not everywhere. The same goes for your wife's Z390M Gaming, which has a red stripe on the black IO shield. In contrast, your B450 Aorus M shows only orange on one VRM heatsink.