Gigabyte X570 Master is a model, the X570 series includes other variants like X570 A and X570 B.
Gigabyte X570 Master is a model, the X570 series includes other variants like X570 A and X570 B.
When the X570 boards launched and reviewers began testing them, GN and several others highlighted the Gigabyte Aorus Masterboard. I intended to upgrade my motherboard and CPU next, feeling confident about the Aorus choice. Now that some time has passed, I’m curious—does anyone believe there’s a more competitive option in its price range? The Aorus Master is currently listed at $359 on Newegg. However, other models are on sale that caught my attention. MSI Ace drops to $320 and $300 after rebate (usually $370), while the Asus ROG Strix-E Gaming is down to $285 (normally $330). I recall much excitement around the Aorus Master’s VRMs, and at this price point, it seems these brands likely offer solid VRM options. I appreciate the fact that all USB ports on the Asus board are USB3.2 Gen 2, unlike some that use a mix of older standards. What are your thoughts? Any recommendations for boards in this budget?
X570 Taichi offers excellent value for its cost, priced around 260 dollars. It’s a solid choice with strong VRM performance and impressive features at a reasonable price.
MSI x570 unify or ASRock Taichi are both impressive options, offering top-tier features and solid performance. With quality VRMs included, the MSI model stands out at around $350, making it a strong choice. The ASRock version comes with its own set of advantages, though it may have some fan-related concerns.
Obtain a model under $200 such as Aorus Ultra, Pro, Elite or X570 TUF Gaming and feel satisfied.
The Taichi model is currently discounted, with the rebate bringing the price down to approximately $200. I have an Intel build featuring a Z270 Taichi, which looks really promising. This unit is also drawing a lot of attention at the moment.
That could be a major issue for me. The PC is sitting right on my desk, just about two feet away from my ear. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to ignore the faint high-pitched fan noise. I don’t remember the exact model, but I saw one without a fan—there was a heat pipe inside it that linked directly to the overall heatsink of the motherboard. Likely a more expensive board than what I’m considering, but it did have some interesting design.
Sure thing. The only really passive board you'd find is the 700$ x570 Aorus Extreme. Probably outside your budget, so check out the Unify. If it's nearby, MSI Unify is the top pick but more affordable and less flashy. Updated Nov 28, 2019 by GoldenLag morning tiredness writing terrible.
That's exactly what you were aiming for! By now I think I've focused mainly on either the Asus Strix E-Gaming or the Aorus Master. Visually, I prefer the Master (though I know it's a bit superficial, but it counts). In terms of connectivity, the Asus has more USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports on the back, which is something I appreciate. Still, I'm not sure when I'd actually need eight of them. It feels like I'm dealing with a pretty basic issue right now.