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Asus TUF series offers durable and reliable devices built for everyday use.

Asus TUF series offers durable and reliable devices built for everyday use.

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RepoRizer
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11-15-2020, 09:30 AM
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I need to swap out the motherboard on my family PC. The RAM slot stopped working. I thought my MSI bazooka B450 would hold up, but it didn’t. *gritting teeth* I recall a forum where someone shared an ASUS TUF Z97 Sabertooth that still functions. A friend recommended the ASUS TUF B550 Plus board. Is the TUF line still strong compared to the older Z97 models? I don’t want my system acting like MSI’s performance after a year.
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RepoRizer
11-15-2020, 09:30 AM #1

I need to swap out the motherboard on my family PC. The RAM slot stopped working. I thought my MSI bazooka B450 would hold up, but it didn’t. *gritting teeth* I recall a forum where someone shared an ASUS TUF Z97 Sabertooth that still functions. A friend recommended the ASUS TUF B550 Plus board. Is the TUF line still strong compared to the older Z97 models? I don’t want my system acting like MSI’s performance after a year.

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iWonderTiger
Member
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11-22-2020, 11:31 AM
#2
Subject shifted to CPUs, Motherboards, and Memory
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iWonderTiger
11-22-2020, 11:31 AM #2

Subject shifted to CPUs, Motherboards, and Memory

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Biiloute
Junior Member
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11-22-2020, 12:53 PM
#3
It's all just marketing, with some poor-quality products. Perhaps you're experiencing bad luck. If you're not happy, avoid buying more Asus.
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Biiloute
11-22-2020, 12:53 PM #3

It's all just marketing, with some poor-quality products. Perhaps you're experiencing bad luck. If you're not happy, avoid buying more Asus.

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Siyar
Junior Member
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11-24-2020, 07:56 AM
#4
I've worked in the military before, but "military grade" doesn't really convey much. The lineup includes some excellent and some terrible products, but overall Asus performs well if you're looking to boost performance. I'd steer clear of Asus because their Z370 (390?) and X570 boards have had quality control problems. A friend's X470 Asus board is also causing issues, and our group has found Asus support to be extremely frustrating.
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Siyar
11-24-2020, 07:56 AM #4

I've worked in the military before, but "military grade" doesn't really convey much. The lineup includes some excellent and some terrible products, but overall Asus performs well if you're looking to boost performance. I'd steer clear of Asus because their Z370 (390?) and X570 boards have had quality control problems. A friend's X470 Asus board is also causing issues, and our group has found Asus support to be extremely frustrating.

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BoxelArc
Member
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12-01-2020, 03:38 AM
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High-grade equipment is made just meeting basic requirements while keeping costs as low as feasible.
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BoxelArc
12-01-2020, 03:38 AM #5

High-grade equipment is made just meeting basic requirements while keeping costs as low as feasible.

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3gilad3
Senior Member
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12-06-2020, 04:05 PM
#6
It's merely a brand identity, similar to the ROG branding. Almost nothing else.
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3gilad3
12-06-2020, 04:05 PM #6

It's merely a brand identity, similar to the ROG branding. Almost nothing else.

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Xanious
Junior Member
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12-06-2020, 09:12 PM
#7
Consider what you plan to use the board for and pick a model that matches your needs.
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Xanious
12-06-2020, 09:12 PM #7

Consider what you plan to use the board for and pick a model that matches your needs.

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Rubb_
Member
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12-07-2020, 08:31 PM
#8
I’d start by submitting an RMA for your previous motherboard via MSI. I’ve encountered problems with chipsets from almost every brand before. I usually choose products based on current customer support quality.
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Rubb_
12-07-2020, 08:31 PM #8

I’d start by submitting an RMA for your previous motherboard via MSI. I’ve encountered problems with chipsets from almost every brand before. I usually choose products based on current customer support quality.