ASUS Prime Z390-A vs Asus Micro ATX DDR4 LGA 1151 Motherboards H110M-K
Buy the Prime Z390-A if you are building or upgrading a performance PC around an 8th or 9th gen Intel chip and want overclocking, four RAM slots and dual M.2. Buy the H110M-K only for a cheap, small office or home build where the basics are enough. No prices were given for either board, so compare current store prices on this page before deciding.
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ASUS Prime Z390-A
Choose the Prime Z390-A if you run an unlocked 8th or 9th gen Intel CPU, need 64 GB of RAM, dual M.2 storage or SLI/CrossFire.
- Overclocking and AI Overclocking on Z390
- Four RAM slots and 64 GB ceiling
- Two M.2 slots, one with a heatsink
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C and DisplayPort
- SLI and CrossFire support
- Only 8th and 9th gen Intel CPUs
- Open-box listing may ship without accessories, screws or battery
- ATX size needs a larger case
What separates them
| ASUS Prime Z390-A | Asus Micro ATX DDR4 LGA 1151 Motherboards H110M-K | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset and CPU support | Z390; 8th and 9th gen Intel only, overclocking supported | H110; 6th and 7th gen Intel, no CPU overclocking |
| Form factor | ATX | Micro ATX |
| Memory slots and max RAM | 4 slots, up to 64 GB, DDR4 up to 4266 MHz | 2 slots, up to 32 GB, DDR4 2133 MHz |
| M.2 storage | Dual M.2 with heatsink | None; 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports only |
| Multi-GPU | SLI and CrossFire support | Single PCIe graphics card |
| Video outputs | HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI | DVI-D and VGA |
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 2 including Type-C | USB 3.0 |
Price history
- ASUS Prime Z390-A: lowest $79.98 on Nov 2 at SPCP.
- Asus Micro ATX DDR4 LGA 1151 Motherboards H110M-K: lowest $96.31 on Nov 2 at neweggbusiness.com.
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Specs compared
| Spec | ASUS Prime Z390-A | Asus Micro ATX DDR4 LGA 1151 Motherboards H110M-K |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | ATX | Micro ATX |
| Socket Type | Socket LGA1151 | Socket LGA1151 |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expansion Slot | PCI Express | PCI Express |
| Chipset | Intel | Intel |
| External Ports | Ethernet, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, USB | Ethernet, DVI, VGA, USB |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes |
| Number Of Memory Slots | 4 Memory Slots | 2 Memory Slots |
| Maximum RAM | 64 GB Max RAM | 32 GB Max RAM |
| Multiple GPU Support | SLI, Crossfire |
What reviewers say
ASUS Prime Z390-A
Buyers of this board mostly report it arrived quickly and worked correctly. Complaints center on open-box units shipping with only the board and I/O shield, missing screws and accessories.
- Arrived fast and safely packed
- Worked perfectly on first boot
- Board itself in good condition
- No accessories or attachments included
- Screws not included
- Only the I/O panel and board in the box
Asus Micro ATX DDR4 LGA 1151 Motherboards H110M-K
Owner feedback is mixed but leans positive on value: buyers call it stable and easy to set up for the money. Complaints focus on missing accessories, boards that looked used, and layout limits with graphics cards.
- Easy BIOS navigation
Questions and answers
- Which is better for gaming?
- The Prime Z390-A. It supports unlocked 8th and 9th gen CPUs, faster RAM and two graphics cards. The H110M-K limits you to a single card and 2133 MHz memory.
- Can I use the same CPU in both?
- No. The Z390-A takes 8th and 9th gen Intel chips; the H110M-K takes 6th and 7th gen. Check your CPU before buying either.
- Which has more upgrade room?
- The Prime Z390-A. Four RAM slots, 64 GB max, dual M.2 and SLI give it far more headroom than the H110M-K's two slots and 32 GB cap.
- Is the H110M-K enough for an office PC?
- Yes, if you pair it with a supported 6th or 7th gen CPU and 8 to 16 GB of RAM. It has Gigabit LAN, DVI and VGA for basic displays.
- Will the Prime Z390-A fit my case?
- It is full ATX, so you need an ATX or larger case. The H110M-K is Micro ATX and fits smaller cases, though its shallow depth can make fitting tight.
- Is the Z390-A worth the extra money?
- For overclocking, fast RAM or dual M.2, yes. For a basic build with no upgrades planned, the H110M-K covers the essentials for less.