Supports USB C 3.2 Gen2 and DualBIOS functionality.
Supports USB C 3.2 Gen2 and DualBIOS functionality.
Hey there! After checking out a few options, I’m weighing the Gigabyte B450 AORUS M rev. 1.0 against the ASRock B450M Pro4 (or its steel version). The Gigabyte offers DualBIOS and XMP support, but it lacks USB C 3.2 Gen2 and a second M.2 slot—features the ASRock provides. In my local store, these models sit around $1 USD apart. Should I go for the USB C port? It might not be essential right now since I only use USB-C for my phone and power bank. Could it still come in handy later? Let me know!
You might be able to upgrade to Type C (USB 3.2 Gen2) or Thunderbolt later by adding a PCIe card, giving you flexibility if you ever require that connector again.
On the other side, consider getting a new external SSD with a C connector. It will significantly boost performance, roughly doubling speeds. Dualbios only makes sense for advanced overclocking setups needing two configurations or if you're extremely worried about power interrupts during flashing. I haven't used dualbios on any of my systems that supported it.
Understood, thanks! I think I’ll keep using DualBIOS. As Drama Lama mentioned, once I can add a PCIe card with Type C/Thunderbolt ports, I might install an external SSD later—there’s plenty of room on the SSDs right now.