Good point on the USB ports. But I can always replace the case in the future if it becomes an issue or an irritation. Access to my PC is pretty open because my desk is in the middle of a large room, so it is easy to access all 4 sides of the case so putting USB connectors into the back is slightly more difficult then simply leaning down, but not prohibitively so I don't think..
I went through the specs of the three boards and the boring detail is below (just the material differences).
As an aside, I wonder why they still put PS/2 ports, are they commonly used?
It seemed to me that the ROG is better equipped with connection and for the sake of 40 quid was worth the difference. Though I guess it is also 50%.
Do you consider any of the differences material?
The ASUS Rog (£116.99) has;
Rear ports
2 x USB 3.1
4 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
PCI Express slots
2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 (@ x16 or x8/x4)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 (@ x4)
3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1
Other connectors
1 x M.2, Socket 3, M Key (Type 2242/2260/2280)
1 x M.2, Socket 3, M Key (Type 2242/2260/2280/22110) - Non G-Series Processors Only
2 x AURA RGB strip headers
1 x Thermal Sensor connector
ASUS PRIME B450-PLUS (£91.70)
Rear ports
2 x USB 3.1
1 x USB 3.0 Type-C
2 x USB 3.0 Type-A
2 x USB 2.0
PCI Express slots
1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 (@ x16 or x8 with G Processors)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 (@ x4)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1
Other connectors
1 x M.2, Socket 3, M Key (Type 2242/2260/2280/22110)
1 x AURA RGB strip header
ASRock B450 Pro4 (£75.99)
Rear ports
1 x USB 3.1 Type-C
1 x USB 3.1 Type-A
4 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
PCI Express slots
2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
4 x PCI Express 2.0 x1
Other connectors
1 x M.2, M Key (Type 2242/2260/2280)
1 x M.2, M Key (Type 2242/2260/2280/22110)
1 x RGB LED header
1 x Addressable LED header
1 x AMD Fan LED header
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