Question Asus TUF Gaming Plus Z390

[Deltaeagle]

Hello everyone, I just bought this mainboard and going to use it with i7 9700K. I don't think to OC it. What do you guys think about that mainboard? I saw few negative comments about it, but wanted to read your comments too.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

It's a decent mid range board.

 

[shknawe]

It's "schtick" if you will is that it's built to military toughness specs, I was in the military and still not sure what that "toughness" is. But it uses parts that are meant to last longer. It has all the bells and whistles you need. I have an Asus motherboard and have had no problems, and I like their bios.

 

[Deltaeagle]

It's a decent mid range board.

Thank you! Should I keep my bios updated? And How can i check my bios version? This is the lastest update for my mainboard, I feel little upset when i trying to update bios, but this update cant make it work worse right?

Version 2012 2019/02/18

8.01 MBytes

TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING BIOS 2012
Improve system performance

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

ASUS TUF series is decent , don't worry about the reviews , build quality is excellent.

 

[shknawe]

Well the rule of thumb I use, if I am not having any problems with my computer I leave the bios alone. You would normally update bios for troubleshooting, or adding a new part that requires the newer bios. Just keep your drivers up to date and you should be good. OF course if you are a couple of years down the road with it a bios update could be called for. You can check your bios version...in your bios screen usually up top when you go into bios.

 

[Deltaeagle]

Well the rule of thumb I use, if I am not having any problems with my computer I leave the bios alone. You would normally update bios for troubleshooting, or adding a new part that requires the newer bios. Just keep your drivers up to date and you should be good. OF course if you are a couple of years down the road with it a bios update could be called for.

Yeah normally I would do the same, but that word stole my mind little bit "Improve system performance " I just want my system run smoothly and cool as possible, probably i just overthinking but just cant get it on my mind

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I usually run a BIOS UPDATE if it's going to fix a specific performance or compatibility issue. Otherwise I don't touch them , like they say if it ain't broke don't risk it. I've done dozens of BIOS updates , never had an issue.