Temperature and Power Draw
In this test we’ll measure how much manufacturer-set BIOS settings affect temperature and power draw. As we’re dealing with pre-launch samples, more mature BIOS may change these over time.
We really don’t put too much stock on individual component temperatures as they will vary depending on usage and we do not benchmark using extreme loads anymore as they’re not reflective of real world applications. To stress the CPU, we use a 20-minute run of AIDA64 stress test. We recorded the peak CPU temps and cross-match HWINFO and AIDA64 readings. For power readings, we measure the peak system draw.
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Not Good,
You wrote Cons -> No backplate for aorus gaming 7. and maximus x hero has not backplate too but you wrote Nothing really..
I am asking, Why did do this ?
The board rigidity offsets the need for a backplate for the MXH yet for the Aorus7, the sheer weight of the board combined with all the metal in it is just asking for it hence my point of saying its a need
How about no VRM temp monitoring in the BIOS or in any monitoring software? Rumor is that the early versions had VRM temp available. Then Asus switched a component and no more VRM temp available. It is not listed in the Monitor Tab of the BIOS in your screen shots. The other high-end Asus Z370 boards all include VRM temp in BIOS but not the (current version) of the Hero or Hero WIFI. I would call this a big fat CON.
Wow I have not heard of that bait-n-switch. Thanks for bringing that up I’ll make sure to include that.