05-30-2025 07:13 AM - edited 10-06-2025 03:02 AM
I researched the best Asus motherboard for a heavy system in 2025, and I’m hoping to get some advice from you. After reading reviews on The Verge, Tom’s Hardware, and PCMag, it looks like the two top options are the Asus ROG strix and the ASUS tuf gaming.
ASUS ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi AMD
ASUS TUF Gaming B850-PLUS WiFi AMD
The ROG Strix X870 is a powerful motherboard that’s great for building a custom PC. It supports overclocking and has a lot of upgrade options. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF B850 is a high-performance and updated Tuf series that’s also known for its great gaming and productivity performance, but it’s not as flexible when it comes to upgrading.
In my case, I plan to use the system for gaming, 4K video editing, 3D rendering, multitasking with apps like Photoshop and After Effects, and sometimes streaming.
I’m having a hard time deciding which one would suit my needs better. Do you think the ASUS ROG Strix X870 is the better choice because of its upgrade potential, or would the Tuf Gaming b850 be enough for my needs since it’s already powerful?
Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks in advance