ASUS PRIME X570-PRO features PCIe slots for advanced expansion options.
ASUS PRIME X570-PRO features PCIe slots for advanced expansion options.
I tried to understand this manual, but it didn’t provide a clear response. Your GPU placement matters—having it in the bottom row might impact performance. The listing shows PCIE 4.0 and 4.0/3.0 variants, yet comparisons focus mainly on top rows. The notes mention issues with the lower slots: one slot locks the GPU, another has a large GPU that blocks cooling, leaving only one usable slot. So yes, your setup could affect performance depending on how it’s configured.
By the bottom row are you referring to the PCIe 4.0 x16_3 port? If so, then yes, that's a significant performance drop since it supports only x4 PCIe and restricts maximum bandwidth. You should prefer the top slot whenever possible; the lock isn't impacting anything. Just ensure you take out the GPU before relocating the system more than 10 feet to a desk.
Nevermind its on the 2nd row, meaning its fine right? Theyre identical? The top row is only used for an m.2 drive (through an adapter)
The top row is unfortunately not working well. The cooling fan on the motherboard in the lower right corner is affecting the GPU size... even after taking off the plastic cover, I worry it might still hit the fan. Is the performance drop around 5% or more?
Sure, I’ll keep it simple. I’m choosing not to mess with the GPU fan shield right now. Just a quick note—reading that forum thread helped me understand why my GPU gets hot despite having three fans. Maybe a vertical mount would help? I have space in my PC for one.
Relies on your setup and the mounts involved. If it comes too near the side panel, you're considering swapping a crocodile cage for a bee nest.