- Jan 24, 2017
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Hi everyone
I decided to build a new pc with an unlocked i7 and I am between these two mobos.
I am aware that Z270-A is the top m/b in the entry level of Asus Z270 while Strix Z270F is the no2 of the Strix family which sits in the middle category between ROG and Primes.
Now the critical question is which one is better in terms of gaming and potential future slight o/c?
They both appear to be in the same price tag (20 euro diff over the Strix in Europe).
Z270-A has additional on-board buttons for Mem-ok and PC reset that are absent in the more exprensive Z270F Gaming.
Z270-A has 1 Q connector included which is absent in the Strix.
The Strix on the other hand has some additional cables for led and some additional led lightling on-board (which are not relevant in my case as I have a closed pc case with no window).
The Strix also has supposedly better sound processing and better sound caps and materials.
They both claim to perform excellent on overclocking as they both claim of having the same "ASUS PRO Clock Technology".
Normally I would have expected the Strix to have some clear differences and advantages compared to the entry model like better quality material (closer to those of the TUF line) or much better o/c abilities, or increased connectivity, more usb 3.0, better PCIex shielding in all slots etc.
Now they appear pretty much similar in my eyes and with close price tag, I am really confused.
Which of the two would you suggest for gaming and future o/c?
Although they are pretty new on the market does anyone have relevant experience with one of them or another one in the Prime/Strix Z270 line?
Thanks in advance
I decided to build a new pc with an unlocked i7 and I am between these two mobos.
I am aware that Z270-A is the top m/b in the entry level of Asus Z270 while Strix Z270F is the no2 of the Strix family which sits in the middle category between ROG and Primes.
Now the critical question is which one is better in terms of gaming and potential future slight o/c?
They both appear to be in the same price tag (20 euro diff over the Strix in Europe).
Z270-A has additional on-board buttons for Mem-ok and PC reset that are absent in the more exprensive Z270F Gaming.
Z270-A has 1 Q connector included which is absent in the Strix.
The Strix on the other hand has some additional cables for led and some additional led lightling on-board (which are not relevant in my case as I have a closed pc case with no window).
The Strix also has supposedly better sound processing and better sound caps and materials.
They both claim to perform excellent on overclocking as they both claim of having the same "ASUS PRO Clock Technology".
Normally I would have expected the Strix to have some clear differences and advantages compared to the entry model like better quality material (closer to those of the TUF line) or much better o/c abilities, or increased connectivity, more usb 3.0, better PCIex shielding in all slots etc.
Now they appear pretty much similar in my eyes and with close price tag, I am really confused.
Which of the two would you suggest for gaming and future o/c?
Although they are pretty new on the market does anyone have relevant experience with one of them or another one in the Prime/Strix Z270 line?
Thanks in advance
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