Both based on AMD X370 chipset
During AMD’s Meet the Experts webinar yesterday evening, ASUS has unveiled several details on their upcoming AMD AM4 300-series motherboards. Although ASUS only showcased two motherboards both are based the X370 chipset, but apparently they will also release B350 and A320 based products as well. Compared to the old motherboards based on AM3+ or FM2+ we can definitely tell there are several significant upgrades in terms of design and features.
At the moment there are only a few details available and the full list of specifications as well as prices can most likely be expected to surface by the end of February, since by then the NDA is allegedly supposed to be lifted. So far ASUS showcased the Crosshair VI Hero and the Prime X370. While the first is built for enthusiast and hardcore gamers, the second one should offer a better price with still a good amount of features.
The Crosshair VI Hero might be one of the flagship models and it is based on an ATX form factor with the usual four DIMM slots. There is a black PCB, which has been combined with black heat sinks with silver elements. There are three PCIe Gen 3.0 slots and three PCIe x1. Between the first and the second full-sized PCIe slot there are two slots distance providing plenty of space for graphics cards to breathe in the case of multi-GPU setups. On the storage side we see one M.2 slot and eight SATA ports. Since this model should be the one overclockers want to use, there are also features like onboard buttons and a debug display.
The new ASUS Crosshair VI Hero will come with quite a few features that can also be found on the Maximus IX series motherboards including Aura RGB LED, SupremeFX audio solution and 3D printed plates.
ASUS also showcased their Prime X370 AM4 motherboard, which also comes with a lot of features yet at a more affordable price. The Prime X370 is based on an ATX form factor with black PCB and silver heatsinks. There are three PCIe Gen 3.0 slots and three PCIe x1. On the storage side we see one M.2 slot - located below the CPU socket - and eight SATA ports.
Since this model is more budget oriented we don't find a debug LED or onboard buttons. Despite that there are several features which you usually find on higher-end models like isolated audio design, DC and PWM fan headers and USB 3.1 front panel connector.
Source: Ocaholic Forum
At the moment there are only a few details available and the full list of specifications as well as prices can most likely be expected to surface by the end of February, since by then the NDA is allegedly supposed to be lifted. So far ASUS showcased the Crosshair VI Hero and the Prime X370. While the first is built for enthusiast and hardcore gamers, the second one should offer a better price with still a good amount of features.
The Crosshair VI Hero might be one of the flagship models and it is based on an ATX form factor with the usual four DIMM slots. There is a black PCB, which has been combined with black heat sinks with silver elements. There are three PCIe Gen 3.0 slots and three PCIe x1. Between the first and the second full-sized PCIe slot there are two slots distance providing plenty of space for graphics cards to breathe in the case of multi-GPU setups. On the storage side we see one M.2 slot and eight SATA ports. Since this model should be the one overclockers want to use, there are also features like onboard buttons and a debug display.
The new ASUS Crosshair VI Hero will come with quite a few features that can also be found on the Maximus IX series motherboards including Aura RGB LED, SupremeFX audio solution and 3D printed plates.
ASUS also showcased their Prime X370 AM4 motherboard, which also comes with a lot of features yet at a more affordable price. The Prime X370 is based on an ATX form factor with black PCB and silver heatsinks. There are three PCIe Gen 3.0 slots and three PCIe x1. On the storage side we see one M.2 slot - located below the CPU socket - and eight SATA ports.
Since this model is more budget oriented we don't find a debug LED or onboard buttons. Despite that there are several features which you usually find on higher-end models like isolated audio design, DC and PWM fan headers and USB 3.1 front panel connector.
Source: Ocaholic Forum
News by Luca Rocchi and Marc Büchel - German Translation by Paul Görnhardt - Italian Translation by Francesco Daghini
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