Difference between Asus m5a97 and Asus m5a97 R2.0

[OPIUM]

can someone or somebody tell what's the real difference between these two mobos? i'll be getting the "m5a97" anytime soon, but the R2.0 version made me think twice.

In physical aspects, the only difference between them is the NB heatsink.

 

[OPIUM]

these are the two badboys that im talking about:

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M5A97/

&

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M5A97_R20/

 

[OPIUM]

up!

 

[OPIUM]

anyone please?

 

[Bradb2014]

The only thing i can notice is that the r2.0 has a usb 3.0 header for front usb 3.0 ports. Thats really all i can see but I was actually curious as well because I thought I was getting the r2.0 from local retailer and ended up being the 1.0. I'll be taking it back tomorrow to get the one with the usb 3.0 header.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/321956-30-difference-asus-m5a97-m5a97