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MSI - MEG Z390 ACE or ASUS - ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (Wi-Fi)

MSI - MEG Z390 ACE or ASUS - ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (Wi-Fi)

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masterofmen12
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12-16-2021, 10:54 AM
#1
I have several Best Buy gift cards, which helped me choose between these two boards for my 9900KF. Once the 3080TI is available, I might get the same GPU brand and consider it as well. I plan to use the machine mainly for gaming and streaming, with occasional video encoding. Which option do you think offers better value?
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masterofmen12
12-16-2021, 10:54 AM #1

I have several Best Buy gift cards, which helped me choose between these two boards for my 9900KF. Once the 3080TI is available, I might get the same GPU brand and consider it as well. I plan to use the machine mainly for gaming and streaming, with occasional video encoding. Which option do you think offers better value?

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NathanR777
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12-21-2021, 04:08 PM
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I'm trying this MSI board for the first time and I really dislike the BIOS. It's sometimes slow, other times it works fine. Apart from that, everything else seems okay. Personally, I'd choose an ASUS just because of that issue.
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NathanR777
12-21-2021, 04:08 PM #2

I'm trying this MSI board for the first time and I really dislike the BIOS. It's sometimes slow, other times it works fine. Apart from that, everything else seems okay. Personally, I'd choose an ASUS just because of that issue.

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mtapple_
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12-23-2021, 05:01 PM
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From what I understand, the Asus BIOS is quite refined compared to MSI’s. Performance and appearance are my top priorities, and while the Asus board looks better, the MSI offers more rear I/O connections. I don’t necessarily need those ports, but having them would be nice. Right now I’m using a Meshify C case with dark tempered glass, so the look isn’t a major issue. I was also thinking about switching to the NZXT H510 for its USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port on the front side, though I suppose tinting the glass would be fun too.
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mtapple_
12-23-2021, 05:01 PM #3

From what I understand, the Asus BIOS is quite refined compared to MSI’s. Performance and appearance are my top priorities, and while the Asus board looks better, the MSI offers more rear I/O connections. I don’t necessarily need those ports, but having them would be nice. Right now I’m using a Meshify C case with dark tempered glass, so the look isn’t a major issue. I was also thinking about switching to the NZXT H510 for its USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port on the front side, though I suppose tinting the glass would be fun too.

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HitsLikeNoah_
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12-23-2021, 06:59 PM
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I received the fractal S2 to connect a front USB C port, but I haven’t used it much. My cable is plugged into the rear IO, and it only shows up as a USB key port that I rarely access. Essentially, are you sure you’ll actually use it often enough to justify the purchase? If so, go for the H510.
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HitsLikeNoah_
12-23-2021, 06:59 PM #4

I received the fractal S2 to connect a front USB C port, but I haven’t used it much. My cable is plugged into the rear IO, and it only shows up as a USB key port that I rarely access. Essentially, are you sure you’ll actually use it often enough to justify the purchase? If so, go for the H510.

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ToStonedToPlay
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12-25-2021, 03:01 PM
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I’m likely to switch between USB C every couple of days. I’d like Fractal to refresh the Meshify C since I don’t want a bulky case like the S2. If they designed their I/O similar to the H510, removing the thumb screws would keep the glass panel flush and allow a grill option without the fractal logo, making the case ideal.
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ToStonedToPlay
12-25-2021, 03:01 PM #5

I’m likely to switch between USB C every couple of days. I’d like Fractal to refresh the Meshify C since I don’t want a bulky case like the S2. If they designed their I/O similar to the H510, removing the thumb screws would keep the glass panel flush and allow a grill option without the fractal logo, making the case ideal.