Asus PRIME X570-P (90MB11N0-M0EAY0)
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One of the most affordable high-end Asus motherboard models based on the top 2019 AMD X570 chipset. It is a full-size ATX product, positioned as a model of the upper part of the middle price category, designed to create high-performance universal and gaming configurations. Can become the basis of an entry-level workstation. The manufacturer guarantees full compatibility with 2nd and 3rd generation Ryzen 3/5/7/9 CPUs with Matisse/Picasso/Pinnacle Ridge microarchitecture.
Unlike previous high-end AMD AM4 motherboards based on the X470 chipset, the Asus PRIME X570-P motherboard supports the new version of the high-speed PCI-Express 4.0 system interface, which allows you to double the data transfer speed from high-speed M.2 SSD drives. Equipped with a reliable 12-phase (8+4) processor power subsystem that can handle continuous heavy loads. Supports overclocking of the central processor, RAM and fine manual tuning of non-standard equipment operating modes. Allows you to work with two SSD M.2 drives (PCI-E 3.0/4.0 4x) and six SATA3 devices. The maximum amount of DDR4 RAM is 128 GB (4x32 GB), which is enough to solve any household and professional. tasks. High-quality 8-channel sound is provided by the Realtek S1200A HDA controller with an improved analogue path; for networking, there is a Realtek RTL8111H GbE adapter.
Buy Asus PRIME X570-P
Open Box - ASUS Prime X570-P Ryzen 3 AM4 with PCIe Gen4, Dual M.2 HDMI, SA | $132.99 |  | |||
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ASUS PRIME X570-P AMD X570 DDR4 Socket AM4 ATX Motherboard | $150.99 |  | |||
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Time for change
Apparently, inspired by the release of the new chipset, Asus seriously upgraded the new Prime motherboard. Usually, "primes" belonged to the class of inexpensive and reliable boards, in which there is nothing superfluous. If you want backlighting or reinforced PCI-E slots, look towards ROG gaming boards. Now such an ascetic approach has gone down in history, and the new Asus PRIME X570-P has adopted a bunch of chips from older models: a convex protective visor has appeared on top, and the board itself now has a soldered system start button, a complex of Q-LED indicators has appeared, facilitating the initial system diagnostics and Asus Aura Sync lighting sync. Well, support for the proprietary Armory Crate utility has been added, for updating the BIOS, overclocking the system, controlling the backlight, etc. Previously, Armory Crate was used as a load for more expensive ROG series boards.
Redesigned power subsystem
However, the main star of the show here is still a new power system, which made it possible to overclock the eight-core Ryzen 7 2700 without even sweating. At the same time, the heating of the VRM did not even reach 60 °C. So it becomes clear how serious the stock has been created for future processors with 12 and 16 cores. On the other hand, the new Ryzen does not have the best overclocking potential, everything is already overclocked from the factory back to back. As with Intel products, enthusiasts now have to contend with external factors such as power limiters, energy-saving technologies, and the optimal balance between heat and noise in order to achieve maximum performance.
The optimal PC — the optimal motherboard
In this case, Asus PRIME X570-P looks like an perfect candidate for an optimal PC — it combines many features of older models with a pumped-over power subsystem, a powerful functional set "for today" and a decent margin of safety "for tomorrow". At the same time, there is no need to overpay for overclocking functions that are unnecessary for many. Although, by the standards of mid-range motherboards, the $200 price tag can hardly be called modest. For this money, you can buy a very serious gaming motherboard based on the X470, the top-end socket of the last generation.
