The layout, look, and function of this board is perfect for the professional who wants to build much like a gamer but with some refinement. The M.2 slots are perfect for my build with an O/S drive, Apps Drive, Temp Worspace drive, and backup drive.
Outside of the beautiful look, the capabilities of this board are great. With more usb-c ports and m.2 slots, I can better plan my drives and their responsibilities compared to prior personal builds.
I bought this board for a new build dedicated for my still photography. I didn’t want any flashy rgb lights when I’m editing and did want good pci 5 lanes. This board delivers both for a great price. I’m currently running the ultra 9 285K and 48GB of Dominator Titanium and it’s great. I’m waiting on the Proart 5080 (I want the type C connection for my EIZO screen) to come out finish the build.
Bad PCI Slot doesn’t work at all - very disappointing
Response from https://www.asus.comBy CLM, July 15, 2025
Dear CVRVA,
Thank you for your comment.
We do understand the inconvenience this may have caused if the PCI slot doesn't recognize any cards installed. To resolve this, ensure your cards are compatible and seated properly in to the slot. We recommend testing the motherboard outside the case to determine if all the hardware is correctly installed. Also, we recommend clearing the CMOS every component change or installation. If the motherboard is not booting up, or no video, is not always a not a motherboard issue, check if your hardware(CPU, RAM, video card, PSU) are compatible are working properly. Should you need further assistance with the product, please email me at cl-rodel@asus.com and I would be more than happy to help. Or you are most welcome to call Product Support Hotline at: 1(888) 678-3688. Also, you can chat with an ASUS live support agent from the link: https://www.asus.com/us/support/article/1135/.