Is it a waste to invest in a high-end motherboard?

Many users are often tempted by cheap products, such as fans or hard drives, but they can face problems such as noise or failure after a short time. However, the opposite can happen with motherboards, where overspending on high-end components does not always bring real benefits.

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The waste of high-end motherboards

The motherboard has the basic function of connecting all the components of a computer, and often comes with some built-in features like a sound card or network adapter. However, high-end motherboards often come with features that not everyone needs, such as multiple PCIe slots, Wi-Fi 7, 10Gb Ethernet, or high-speed USB ports.

Take Asus’ ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme, which starts at $1,499 and is one of the most expensive motherboards on the market. While it has some impressive features, not everyone needs them. For example, 10Gb Ethernet is only really useful for people running home servers, while 10Gbps internet service is still rare. Investing in expensive PCIe M.2 slots can also be a waste if users don’t need them.

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In contrast, mid-range motherboards often provide all the necessary features without the frills. For example, the ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WIFI motherboard costs around 8 million VND but still provides enough slots and ports for most users without spending too much.

With the money saved from choosing a cheaper motherboard, users can invest in other components such as graphics cards, high-quality monitors, or RAM upgrades. These components can completely help increase the processing speed of the computer instead of the unnecessary things on a high-end motherboard.

After all, building a computer isn't cheap, so choosing the components that are truly necessary is important. Instead of chasing after high-end features that you won't use, focus on what really brings value to us.