Product Comparison: ASUS Prime B360M-A vs ASUS Prime B360M-K
General Specifications
Brand
ASUS
ASUS
Model
Prime B360M-A
Prime B360M-K
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Intel B360 Express is the latest chipset optimized for 8th Gen Intel Core processors in LGA 1151 socket. It offers high stability, performance and bandwidth. Finding the optimal computer settings has become extremely easy - just use the 5-way optimization function from ASUS.
The Intel B360 is a single-chipset design that supports 8th Generation Intel Core LGA1151 processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability.
Key Specs
Form Factor
Micro ATX
Micro ATX
Socket
LGA1151
LGA1151
Chipset
Intel B360
Intel B360
Supported Processors
Supports 8th Gen Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Pentium / Celeron processors
Supports 9th / 8th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron
Memory Slot Type
288 pin
288 pin
What customers say about "Key Specs"
ASUS Prime B360M-A Motherboard
- It works for the 9th generation i3-5-7 even though in the description it says only the 8th.
- I have it mounted with i5-9400F. Easy assembly and set-up.
- It has one 1151 socket, 4 RAM slots to use Dual Channel and two M2 slots.
- Powerful motherboard. Great socket.
- You cannot use 9th gen Intel CPUs without first installing an 8th gen to update the BIOS.
ASUS Prime B360M-K Motherboard
- Good support for the Intel i3-8100.
- I paired the motherboard with an 8th Gen i5 8400 1151 CPU and 16GB of Corsair Vengeance 2666Mhz RAM.
- An excellent motherboard that supports new processors.
- This motherboard has an excellent list of supported processors. I recommend.
Size & Weight
Height
9.6 in.
8.9 in.
Width
8.1 in.
7.3 in.
Depth
1 in.
1 in.
Weight
1.1 lbs.
1.1 lbs.
Memory
Memory Type
DDR4
DDR4
Maximum Speed
2666 MHz
2666 MHz
Number Of Memory Slots
4
2
Max. Memory Supported
64 GB
32 GB
What customers say about "Memory"
ASUS Prime B360M-A Motherboard
- It has space for two pairs of ram for future upgrades.
- No problem even with RAM and all fan connectors work perfectly.
- The motherboard is great and works very well with DDR4.
- Recognized all the components at the first stroke, very stable and performing.
- Reliable and working correctly. Great memory compatible.
ASUS Prime B360M-K Motherboard
- With DDR4 memory on it and it works insanely fast.
- The memory is immediately recognized at the correct frequency.
- Only two DIMM slots and a lack of USB type C.
- It only has 2 DIMM slots, despite the processor and chipset supporting 4.
- Memory speed capped at 2666MHz.
Connectivity
PCI
3
3
PCI-E
PCIe 3.0 x16, 2x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16, 2x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
HDMI
1
0
USB
2x USB 3.1 Gen2, 2x USB 3.1 Gen1, 6x USB 2.0/1.1, USB Type-C
2x USB 3.1 Gen2, 4x USB 3.1 Gen1, 6x USB 2.0/1.1
SATA
6
6
Other Interfaces
2x M.2, 2x PS/2, DVI-D, VGA, RJ-45, 3x audio jacks
M.2, 2x PS/2, DVI-D, VGA, RJ-45, 3x audio jacks
What customers say about "Connectivity"
ASUS Prime B360M-A Motherboard
- Installation is simple and all connectors are well placed.
- The board immediately recognized all the peripherals.
- Solid board with all required records/slots.
- The BIOS is very complete and for the price it is great. Has amazing connectivity.
- All ports are available and run super stable.
ASUS Prime B360M-K Motherboard
- USB, audio, LAN, as well as most system drivers are all on it and running.
- Very satisfied with the performance, the means of connections.
- The 6 SATA ports are handy, and hard to find on small motherboards.
- Pretty good number of back I/O USB ports.
- Ethernet port didn't work right on the first motherboard.
Features
Native Audio
Realtek ALC887
Realtek ALC887
Additional Accessories Included
I/O Shield, 2x SATA cables, 2x M.2 Screw, Driver disk
I/O Shield, 2x SATA cables, M.2 Anchor, Driver disk
Extras
ASUS 5X Protection III, ASUS OptiMem, ASUS EPU, AI Suite 3, Ai Charger, ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution, ASUS EZ DIY, ASUS Q-Design
ASUS 5X Protection III, ASUS OptiMem, ASUS EPU, AI Suite 3, Ai Charger, ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution, ASUS EZ DIY, ASUS Q-Design
What customers say about "Features"
ASUS Prime B360M-A Motherboard
- Very barebones, small and minimalist.
- Very good materials, everything well packed.
- It is a micro ATX card that has excellent possibilities of future upgrades.
- Very good motherboard with excellent performance.
- Excellent board, has many high-end functionalities.
ASUS Prime B360M-K Motherboard
- Works perfectly, looks great for a great price.
- It runs great and reliable as it should be.
- UEFI Bios provides a lot of information and settings to act on.
- It has plenty of features and I/O for everything you need to plug in.
- Very nicely built with lots of features for the price.
Power
Power Connectors
24-pin EATX, 8-pin EATX 12V
24-pin EATX, 8-pin EATX 12V
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
Manual
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