The AM4 X370-F and B350-F from ASUS are two AMD AM4 motherboards that come with a few interesting features. These two models fill gaps in the ASUS AM4 lineup. So far there are only two X370 motherboards, the Prime X370-Pro and the Crosshair VI Hero.


The main difference between the two new models is the chipset. Apart from that both models are based on an ATX form factor with four DIMM slots. The ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F Gaming comes with a RGB backlight underneath the plastic cover and furthermore there are steel reinforcements on two full-sized PCIe slot. In general the layout is quite simple. In total there are three full-sized PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots and two PCIe 2.0 x1 slots.

In the storage department we find six SATA ports and all of them have been angled. Apart from that you get one M.2 slot allowing the installation of differently sized SSDs. The M.2 slot is placed in the bottom part of the motherboard and it’s compatible with 22110 units.

As we said before the main difference between these two models is the chipset. While the ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F Gaming features six SATA ports, the ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F Gaming comes with only four SATA ports. Furthermore the X370 model has been equipped with a stronger power design.

In terms of pricing these particular boards are placed somewhere between the entry-level and mid-range market segment. The ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F Gaming and the ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F Gaming cost £183.62 and £111.59, respectively in the UK respectively. Factoring in the current exchange rate this translates into $238 US and $145 US.




Source: OC3D