A z370 vs z390 VRM question, Asus maximus

[dicko_11_is]

So ive got the 9900k on pre order and i want to watercool and push the overclocks for daily use. The safe 1.4v core most likely.

I can get a z370 maximus x formula for nearly $150 cheaper than the z390 formula.

Does anyone know the VRM difference and if it will matter for the 9900k?

What about that single 8pin EPS vs the dual?

 

[vapour]

According to pugetsystem: https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Intel-Z370-vs-Z390-Chipset-Comparison-1231/

Major diff is 10 gb usb ports and wifi AC integrated. What price is it for the formula?

 

[japps2]

I was in the same situation you are in. I pre-ordered the 9900k and then was torn between the z370 and z390 boards. I read a review though that said that if you purchase a z370 board and it does not have the latest bios, that without a cpu you wouldn't be able to update the bios...so you would have to borrow somebody's i7-8700 or so just to update the bios and then plunk in your i9. so i ended up buying the Maximus Formula z390.

 

[dicko_11_is]

I save about $150 going to the z370 formula.

As for the update thankfully this board has usb bios update so can update to newest bios no cpu needed

 

[markuaw1]

Intel Core i9-9900K Processor with . ROG MAXIMUS X HERO running Maximum turbo core clock5,002 MHz /// https://www.3dmark.com/fs/16878541