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

When building a computer, saving money on components isn't always a wise choice, but the motherboard can be different.

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.

Many of the features on high-end motherboards don't really show much

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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, 10 Gb Ethernet, or high-speed USB ports.

Take the Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme, which starts at $1,999 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 do not need to use them.

In fact, many mid-range or low-cost motherboards are still capable of handling the needs of users well.

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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 is not cheap, so choosing the components that are really necessary is very important. Instead of chasing after high-end features that we do not use, let's focus on what really brings value to us.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/co-lang-phi-khi-dau-tu-vao-bo-mach-chu-cao-cap-185250707143732898.htm