ASUS M5A97 LE 2.0 vs The ASUS M5A97 20.

[pcdoc4444]

Hey gang what are the major differences in these 2 ASUS motherboards other than the prices . I am in the process of building me a new PC * i am going with the ASUS M5A97 2.0 & i am just wanting to know why everyone recommends the M5A97 2.0 over the M5A97 LE.20 is it something in the heat sinks or what I was considering the AsRock 970Extreme 3 R2.0 but the ASUS seems to be the better over the AsRock & the M5A97 LE too

 

[damric]

The M5A97 2.0 is a solid board.

Notice on the LE they cheaped out with weaker VRMs and cooling:

The ASRock 970Extreme 3 R2.0 is feature rich but also has weak VRMs

 

[Tradesman1]

The M5A97 2.0 is a solid board.

Notice on the LE they cheaped out with weaker VRMs and cooling:

The ASRock 970Extreme 3 R2.0 is feature rich but also has weak VRMs

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[pcdoc4444]

Guys i'am going with the ASUS M5A97 2.0 for my new build you guys are right it's a solid motherboard & it will run good for me .I have been doing alot of reading & watching videos of the ASUS M5A97 2.0 & it will do very well in my new system

 

[Tradesman1]

Good choice, let us know how it goes 😉

 

[pcdoc4444]

I sure will post all of my results when i get everything build & first i have to get the rest of my PC FUND lol up I am thinking of ordering it as i get the money t obuy a part since the S&H is free I may take a little longer but i wont have to come up with the$1,000+ all at once .But the ASUS M5A97 2.o is my only choice of motherboards I am not dissing any of the other motherboards I just like the M5A97 2.0 over the LE version

 

[damric]

Yeah if I was going to build a budget constrained AM3+ rig, that mobo would probably be my choice. I really like the way it is put together.

 

[jhg3]

I think the LE designation must mean 'Limited or <i> base</i> edition'. A bought the LE version and a Cooler Master Case for it. Both are great items imo, however, the case has a USB3 x2 front panel input and connects to the non-LE mobo. So, in regards to the m5a97 LE and no-LE designations, ... with the images of these you will note that the no-LE boards do have the mobo USB3 option on board (just below the 24 pin power connection.
Having a case with a front panel USB3 input with the mobo link (19 pin I believe) is a plus and well worth the extra bucks.
Hope this helps.

__ Jhg3

 

[pcdoc4444]

I think the LE designation must mean 'Limited or <i> base</i> edition'. A bought the LE version and a Cooler Master Case for it. Both are great items imo, however, the case has a USB3 x2 front panel input and connects to the non-LE mobo. So, in regards to the m5a97 LE and no-LE designations, ... with the images of these you will note that the no-LE boards do have the mobo USB3 option on board (just below the 24 pin power connection.
Having a case with a front panel USB3 input with the mobo link (19 pin I believe) is a plus and well worth the extra bucks.
Hope this helps.

__ Jhg3

 

[pcdoc4444]

I thank all of you fellas for your help it will inturn help me make better choices when i can start my build the money is holding me back right now but i will get in better shape soon & i am thinking of ordering like a part a month i am disabled & we live on a very small fixed income so my bills MUST have first whack at my monthly SSA & SSI check i get $69.00 from SSI & $672 from SSA & thats it i do some odd computer jobs but this is only once in a while I am really thinking of going back to school & try & get a My Degree for Desktop I am talking with my advisor at the University Of Phoenix I can get some federal grants & some aid for this if i choose to start it will be online I am just a little afarid & i am 50 years old here in a week or so but if i can get a Degree in PC i may can change our income for the better but this would mean giving up my disability & my medicare & medicaid & iam iam taking 22 Rx for several health conditions but if i could land a job in a computer shop i may be able to make much more that i am getting on disability I just don't know what to do as of yet but i'll never know if i don't try guys

 

[Tradesman1]

Keep us updated on your progress both with the computer and the rest Hope things improve for you fast

 

[damric]

PM me if you need a good budget build and I'll make you a good part list. Funny my situation is very similar to yours but I deal with dept of vet affairs.