Intel i5 4690K
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Rwoody shared some thoughts on ASRock and Asus motherboards. He mentioned that ASRock started as a budget option after splitting from Asus, aiming to offer affordable options that could rival them. He praised their work in that area.
From someone with an Asus board, he said it's acceptable for those on a tight budget, but Asus remains superior in his view. He acknowledged the experience difference but argued against blindly choosing one brand over another, comparing it to choosing a car based solely on price.
He noted having an Asus board himself and clarified that it wasn't the only one he owned. He also pointed out that while Asus has more experience, not everyone should buy just because it's pricier. He used a humorous analogy about only rich people being allowed to buy Mercedes.
Rwoody emphasized that calling an ASRock board "okay" for budget users is dismissive of those who own it. He felt it was unfair to label anyone less valuable based on their motherboard choice, especially since he personally saved for months to get his Asus board.
He also shared his preference for the ASRock Z170 Extreme 6, highlighting its features and value, though he mentioned personal preferences like theme color. He stressed that value is key and praised ASRock's range for certain users.
He clarified he isn't your "bro" and reiterated that ASRock is designed for budget builds, offering good value despite being cheaper than some alternatives.
SkillNye :
rwoody :
SkillNye :
rwoody :
If you find an ASRock you like, I would consider it. They started out after branching off from Asus with the intent to create a line of affordable motherboards that could compete with them. I'd say they do a very good job of that.
Coming from someone who has a Asus mother board...... Lol okay bro. ASRock is okay, for people on a budget. But Asus is better IMO.
You're right, I have an Asus board. Doesn't mean it's the only one I have. And yeah they have more experience with motherboards, but that doesn't mean that everyone should buy one just because they're "better". That's like saying everyone should buy a Mercedes because they're more expensive than every other car.
By saying "ASRock is okay, for people on a budget." you basically are insulting anyone that has an ASRock mobo, as if they are lesser human beings for not owning an Asus motherboard. Apparently only the rich people are allowed to have Asus. I'm far from rich-I had to save for 4 months to get enough cash for my Asus motherboard.
My second favorite board (and is also my backup) is the ASRock Z170 Extreme 6. It's packed with tons of features and is a great value. The only reason I'm not using it right now is my current theme is black and white, and the ASRock board is black and orange. I'm not trying to convince you to buy it-just that ASRock isn't a bad brand. Value is their MO. They have great options in their lineup for some people.
And I'm not your "bro".
ASRock is made for budget builds. Yes they are very good for their price, and my brother has one in his build. They are cheap motherboards for cheap builds. To prove my point, let's look at the cheapest/most expensive ASRock vs cheapest/most expensive Asus.
ASRock
Cheapest: $29.99 Retail
Most Expensive: $649.99 Retail
Asus
Cheapest: $37.99 Retail
Most Expensive: $784.99 Retail
That right there, proves my point. Asus has more expensive motherboards. And the only reason I even said anything in the first place is because I thought you were dissing Asus. But it's clear you weren't, so I'm sorry for the confusion.
Do you actually know anything about motherboards, or are you just looking up comparisons on Newegg as you go along? Yes, you proved that Asus makes more expensive motherboards overall. That doesn't necessarily make them better than any other brand for a given consumer. Sure, Asus is more expensive at the top end and ASRock is less expensive at the low end. It means nothing. It definitely does not mean that high end builds can't have ASRock, and it also definitely does not mean that low end builds can't have Asus motherboards.
Regardless of price point, every consumer is free to choose whichever brand they like for any given build, be it a budget build or high end. Do you really think the marketing team at ASRock sat down in some conference room and said
"Okay people, scratch all of our quality high-end features, we only supply cheap motherboards for low end builds."
Just because they cost a whole $8 less on the low end, and $130 less on the high end, does not mean ASRock is only designed for low end builds. And just because Asus costs more does not mean they are only meant for high end builds. It's not always about how much it costs.
My original point stands. Quit labeling and discriminating brands based on how much money they charge for their products. And consumers (and their builds) don't deserve to be labeled "cheap" just because they wanted more value instead of paying for the most expensive product available.
Rwoody shared some thoughts with SkillNye about ASRock options. They mentioned that ASRock began as a competitor to Asus, aiming to offer affordable motherboards. They acknowledged doing a good job in that area.
From someone with an Asus board, they said it's acceptable for budget users but not everyone should choose it just because it's cheaper. They compared it to choosing a Mercedes over other cars—just because it's more expensive doesn't mean it's the best choice for everyone.
They noted that while ASRock has more experience, it doesn’t mean it’s the only good option. They also pointed out the value proposition of ASRock, emphasizing that it offers great features at a reasonable price.
Rwoody clarified that saying ASRock is okay for budget builds doesn’t dismiss anyone who owns an ASRock motherboard. They stressed that people should not be judged based on brand alone and that value comes from what fits each build.
They also discussed the ASRock Z170 Extreme 6, calling it a solid choice with many features and good value, though they mentioned personal preferences like color compatibility.
ASRock is described as ideal for budget builds, offering quality at lower costs. The comparison with Asus highlighted that both brands have their strengths depending on the build.
The conversation ended with Rwoody emphasizing that price shouldn’t be the only deciding factor and encouraging consumers to choose based on what suits them best.