Asus ROG STRIX Z270i Gaming vs MSI Z270I Gaming Pro Carbon AC (Mini ITX Mobos)

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Hi,

I'm going to refer the Asus mobo as 1 and the MSI mobo as 2.

I've been seeing a lot of mini ITX builds with mobo 1, but I like the aesthetics of 2 better. Is there any difference between mobo 1 and 2 and any reason why I might want to choose one of them over the other? I plan on using one of these mobos in my next mini ITX build within the fractal design nano s.

Thanks
 
There is not much between them. But I would choose the MSI board over the ASUS anyday because of two reasons mainly.

> The MSI board has more connectors.
> Most importantly, it has more power phases, which results in less load per phase and hence less heat generated and more stability.

Apple to apple comparison for your reference... https://us.hardware.info/comparisontable/products/379907-382889
 
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