x570 or x470
x570 or x470
You're comparing the Asus TUF x570 Mobo to a crosshair hero model priced a bit higher. It seems the crosshair offers better performance and features like a BIOS flash button, which you can use without relying on the 1700x chipset. From a feature standpoint, the crosshair definitely stands out, especially if you're not focused on PCIe Gen 4. Yes, in terms of quality and value, the crosshair appears to be a stronger choice for your needs.
You can work with the 3000 series for the flashback, but you’ll miss out on PCIE Gen 4 features.
This feature allows flashing the BIOS even when the CPU isn't present.
The crosshair offers a superior VRM configuration with additional options, though it misses PCI-E Gen 4. The TUF model isn’t outstanding either—it doesn’t reach the top level of Asus’s range.
I really appreciate the options available for the crosshair settings. It wasn’t clear if they were worth the trade-off compared to x570. Losing only a bit in Gen4 PCIe isn’t a big deal.