Pros: Mature product offers simple setup and good support documentation RAID 1 by default UPnP router setup automatically established port forwarding Data is accessible from anywhere A lot of packages that can be installed including Apache and PHP Easy to configure web hosting Power management

Cons: A lot of advanced features that I did not understand Took some time to configure two separate domains and to get working

Overall Review: This replaced a mini pc I had ubuntu server installed on. I feel like I get better energy management.

Pros: Lower power consumption not mechanical

Cons: No mounting bracket, screws, or cabling - you get just a drive. After formatting I get 488GB drive which 488 x 1024 = 500GB drive not 512.

Pros: RGB looks great! Was listed on my MB compatible listing Not sure what people are talking about with DDR5 RAM learning i have never noticed it. Running at 6000 speed with 1 mouse click in BIOS.

Overall Review: Get it, looks great works great.

Pros: 3 PCIE 4 NMVE slots Strong voltage regulation ROG STRIX brand, their other chipset MB sells for $500 - their engineers put only what is needed to get the lower price point. BIOS flash without having to power on MB before first boot when building.

Cons: Not really a con but you should be aware that a fresh Windows 11 PRO install didn't load LAN driver causing me to have to restart the Windows installation - be sure to add LAN driver from ASUS website to the USB installation media as Windows PRO requires internet connectivity to install.

Overall Review: Haven't built a PC in like 8 years and this MB worked great. I game with this PC but not AAA titles and I don't mess with overclocking so this MB, features, and price point were good for me. I did a BIOS flash via USB prior to first boot - I followed the instructions and it worked. Running 2x WD SN850X 2 TB, 7700X, and 3070, used Team T-Force Delta RGB 32GB 6000 FF4D532G6000HC38ADC01 found on the compatible RAM listing for this MB. I saw some comments of DDR5 RAM learning and have not once experienced anything but normal boot times with the RAM MB combo.

Pros: App setup - scanned QR Code on box to register item and configure it Though tri-ban, only one SSID is broadcast. I have a few devices that only connect to 2.4 and had no issues establishing contact. Clean and simple GUI to view settings and configurations on a laptop/computer. Eliminated my need for an extender. With extender had RSSI of -49 and now have RSSI of -35 (0 is perfect) at our Ring camera at the garage. Super simple to setup.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Replaced a Asus RT-AC66U. Used the same SSID and password or older router and most devices automatically reconnected. The two Roku's did not.

Pros: Sipped my SSD into this and mounted in a 3.5" drive bay.

Cons: Not the full size of a 3.5" drive. This could affect some mounting options.