Is Asrock the best AM4 Motherboard?

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The Asrock AM4 Motherboard has very good review in Newegg (5/5 egg).
The Gigabyte 3-4/5 egg
The Asus 3/5 egg

We all know the best motherboard manufacturer are Asus and Gigabyte , but why they're getting some bad reviews for their AM4 motherboard? Do you think the Asrock getting very good reviews because it is cheaper?

And now people said the under-rated brand Biostar upgraded the components and they have good quality for their AM4 mobo.

What do you think is the best AM4 motherboard for regular use and overclocking?
 
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On AM4 Gigabyte failed big time, BOS is crap. Asus seems to fare much better this time. MSI seems to be OK, better than Gigabyte but not good as Asus.

But remember this : Asrock is the brand name for Pegatron, and Pegatron is actually the manufacturing arm of Asus spun out as a new company ( separation was due some family issues between founders - no other readons actually). What made Asus as the Asus we know is in Pegatron now.

If waiting is an option, wait for next generation of motherboards.

Look at this clip :'AMD confirmed that its AGESA update for May improves DDR4 memory compatibility, although it also stressed on the need for motherboard manufacturers to improve their board designs in the future, with more PCB layers and...
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i can afford in GA AB350M GAMING 3 price range
is asrock b350 pro4 still a better option? does it support crossfire?
 
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Asus and gigabyte are the two biggest motherboard makers by volume, they generally charge more for same features. ASRock tends to offer more features for same price but obviously they ought to cut some quality here and there. It's still nothing major difference though, so if you want best bang for bucks ASRock is generally better. It's all depends on your priority.
 
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despite all of the features they provide, which one is the most durable? i think durability is the main thing
 
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BIOSTAR B350ET2 - 82.5 USD
BIOSTAR B350GT5 -122.5 USD

AsRock AB350 Pro 4 - 103 USD
AsRock Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 - 122 USD

Gigabyte GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 - 124 USD

ASUS Prime B350M-A - 127 USD
 
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Gigabyte GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 - 125USD

Asrock AB350 PRO4 - 103USD
Asrock Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 - 122USD

ASUS Prime B350M-A - 127USD

BIOSTAR B350ET2 - 82.5 USD
BIOSTAR B350GT5 - 122.25 USD
 
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Forget the Gigabyte AB350m gaming 3, I wouldnt even waste your money, I think even Gigabyte have given up on it too, just have a look at the website for that board, no bios updates to fix the issues most of these boards had in the beginning.

Also the ASUS Prime B350m has a lack of VRM heatsinks, not good for temps.

Presonally I had my best experiences on an MSI B350m Mortar motherboard, not tried a Biostar, but im now currently on an MSI X370 Gaming Pro Carbon.

 
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The Pro4 is far and away the better choice over the competition, no argument there.
 
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On AM4 Gigabyte failed big time, BOS is crap. Asus seems to fare much better this time. MSI seems to be OK, better than Gigabyte but not good as Asus.

But remember this : Asrock is the brand name for Pegatron, and Pegatron is actually the manufacturing arm of Asus spun out as a new company ( separation was due some family issues between founders - no other readons actually). What made Asus as the Asus we know is in Pegatron now.

If waiting is an option, wait for next generation of motherboards.

Look at this clip :'AMD confirmed that its AGESA update for May improves DDR4 memory compatibility, although it also stressed on the need for motherboard manufacturers to improve their board designs in the future, with more PCB layers and better copper traces between the DIMM slots and the SoC socket. '

https://www.techpowerup.com/233476/amd-talks-improved-r...

So, there is a hardware related issue as well. And AMD has startied shifting blame to 'improved amount of copper in layers between CPU and RAM" etc.

 
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