Which one has better build quality, more often/reliable software/updates and more likely to reach 3200mhz RAM speed.

nisemono · Nov 14, 2017

I'm having trouble deciding for my build, between:

ASUS STRIX B350-F GAMING
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/ZHyxFT/asus-strix-b350-f-gaming-atx-am4-motherboard-strix-b350-f-gaming

and

GIGABYTE GA-AX370-Gaming K3
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/8Chj4D/gigabyte-ga-ax370-gaming-k3-atx-am4-motherboard-ga-ax370-gaming-k3

The Gigabyte motherboard is X370, while the Asus is known for reliable softward and build quality, even on that B350, and I just can't decide. I'm buying it with a Ryzen 7 1700 and don't plan to overclock it more than 3.6ghz (up to 3.8 if the silicon lottery of voltage is merciful with me) on the stock cooler, but I do plan, later on the line, to buy RAM and clock it to at least 3200mhz 14CL.

rocktalkrock · Nov 14, 2017

I would make 3 points for you;

1. Don't assume an X370 motherboard is automatically better than a B350. The chipset just provides features on the board and if the B350 has the features you want, that's all that matters.
2. The Gigabyte uses a Killer E2500 LAN chip, while the Asus board uses an Intel Intel i211-AT chip. Some users swear by Intel LAN, and don't like Killer E2500 LAN. You can decide if your OK with Killer E2500 LAN.
3. Clocking ram to 3200mhz doesn't seem that high, either board should be able to do it.

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