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Hardware Asus Maximus VIII Hero Alpha Review

Discussion in 'Article Discussion' started by Combatus, 29 Apr 2016.

  1. Combatus

    Combatus Bit-tech Modding + hardware reviews Lover of bit-tech Super Moderator

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  2. SuperHans123

    SuperHans123 Multimodder

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    So little difference in score between all the mobos listed. I just wonder that these 'premium' mobos are overkill for almost everyone.
    I have a Z87 MSI Gaming MOBO, wasn't much but I still OC'd my 4690k and the current cheapo Pentium I have to 4.5ghz.
    I really can't see the point in all but a few extreme cases to spend this much.
    Much better to get a decent £80-£120 board and spend the saved £130-£150 on a far better graphics card than the one you had money left for after buying this.

    Also that back panel...as Millhouse once said about the Waterworld video game...WHAT A RIP!
     
  3. B1GBUD

    B1GBUD ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Accidentally Funny

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    The link on page 2 (test setup) for the i7-6700K actually points to the i5-6600K on OC's website.
     
  4. Combatus

    Combatus Bit-tech Modding + hardware reviews Lover of bit-tech Super Moderator

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    Blimey, that's some thorough error checking :) Thanks!
     
  5. Anfield

    Anfield Multimodder

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    Mainboard manufacturers seem to be stuck in a saturation bombing of the market mode, you could easily remove 75% of mainboard models from the market without anyone missing out.
     
  6. Taua

    Taua What's a Dremel?

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    Agreed Anfield, I've had mobo fatigue for a while now, outside of the initial emotional purchase of a new computer build, they are all very much similar.
     
  7. mclean007

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    You've rated this 20% but given it an Extreme badge? I thought the percentage scoring had been retired?
     
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    I can't see a percentage rating anywhere...
     
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