after cpu - how do i choose my mobo

[MightyNerdy93]

Hey guys
after your thoughts and my decision to go with the 9700x , how do i choose the mobo

im not going to do a cpu oc (i think haha) so i dont need the X version but why i see so many builds that go with X versions mobo's

i only need good vrm , at least 2 usb-c on the back , good audio , wifi 7 and 2 nvme slots , that's it

thinking about msi...

thanks

 

[Dr. Dro]

B850 Tomahawk Max, then. Fits all your boxes.

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B850-TOMAHAWK-MAX-WIFI

 

[lexluthermiester]

im not going to do a cpu oc (i think haha) so i dont need the X version but why i see so many builds that go with X versions mobo's

Ok, so yes the X-series is not what you need.

B850 Tomahawk Max, then. Fits all your boxes.

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B850-TOMAHAWK-MAX-WIFI

Again, I'll agree with the good Dr here. That's a very solid board for a fair price.
EDIT;
The Pro series is what I would lean you toward if you want to have good features at a better price.

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B850-P-WIFI

 

[ShiBDiB]

Who convinced you to get a 9700x is the better question.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Who convinced you to get a 9700x is the better question.

We did, in another thread. IF you want to argue, go there to do it. The OP is asking about mobo's here.

 

[_roman_]

CPU is up to discussion. I agree

Personally I'd buy:
ryzen 7400f / 7500f / 7600 / 7600x
30€ more expensive ryzen 7700 tray - only if i really wanted a 8 core one
Gaming nerd with nvidia 4090 graphic card = ryzen 9800x3d or the 16 core with x3d.

Regarding the mainboard - my choice - I bought it a few days ago and I already use it. The pc is not fully assembled yet.
My choice for central europe - sevearl sellers had that board.

Thread 'MSI X670E GAMING PLUS WIFI Mainboard - any good?'

Jun 10, 2025

I found the following "MSI X670E GAMING PLUS WIFI Mainboard" for a reasonable price.​

Do you guys see any flaws in that "MSI X670E GAMING PLUS WIFI Mainboard"? I do not care for usb 4 or thunderbolt or usb-c.

I want to replace my ASUS PRIME X670-P Mainboard which was bought in may 2023.

I just saw it has a ASUS 3 year warranty which in my point of view is pointless. I had a small email conversation with asus germany which made me upset quite a few days after purchase. The quality is very big lacking of my existing asus mainboard...

• _roman_
• Replies: 24
• Forum: Motherboards & Memory

-- you may reveal all parts / or future purchases first please / what you do with taht hardware ...

edit: please specify what usb-c is for you

usb-c is in my point a mechanical connector. could be 10gbps usb / 100 watt power delivery usb 4 with displayport / 20gbps usb / thunderbolt 4 or 5 or 3 ....

good audio is also up to discussion. good audio for myself is usb 2.0 -> m-audio air 192|6 + 2x ADAM T8V + 2x25€ cable

 

[lexluthermiester]

CPU is up to discussion. I agree

No, it isn't. See the following.
https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/8-cores-for-multi-tasking.338177/
This is where the CPU/GPU was discussed. The OP is asking about a mobo here. Let's stay on-topic.

 

[MightyNerdy93]

Ok, so yes the X-series is not what you need.

Again, I'll agree with the good Dr here. That's a very solid board for a fair price.
EDIT;
The Pro series is what I would lean you toward if you want to have good features at a better price.

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B850-P-WIFI

why do you recommend this model exactly ?

thanks man

 

[lexluthermiester]

why do you recommend this model exactly ?

thanks man

It's a good balance of features, quality & price. The Tomahawk model Dr Dro suggested has a few more features, but also a higher price. Either one would serve you very well.

 

[Fourstaff]

We probably want to do a balanced build instead of starting a "what RAM should I choose" thread next. Dr. Dro's suggestion is pretty solid, but I am not sure where you are from so your local/online shops may have different brands.

 

[ShrimpBrime]

Yeah, should have a build thread.

OP is getting a 5070 ti ?!

9800X3D
X series motherboard (Any)
6000mt/s memory as tight CL at XMP as possible
And a nice little 850w PSU....
Fast SSD

I'm not going to do a cpu oc (I think haha)

Thank me later

 

[MightyNerdy93]

Yeah, should have a build thread.

OP is getting a 5070 ti ?!

9800X3D
X series motherboard (Any)
6000mt/s memory as tight CL at XMP as possible
And a nice little 850w PSU....
Fast SSD



Thank me later

why should i take x mobo ?

 

[_roman_]

It seems the user made a new thread

topic should be locked

Thread 'What do you think about my future build ?'

Jun 21, 2025

Hey guys
im going to build a new rig after 10 years , I live in Israel so my budget (without aesthetic) is around 10K ILS which is about 2900$
my build is planned through pcpartpickser but i have all the parts in my country
i didnt include the aesthetic part cause im waiting for the lian li mini v2 and beside that my mom is helping me with this part of the build.

my main goal: gaming AAA + comp , wanna start with streaming and video editing/we can call it content creation.

CPU - Amd 9700x
Motherboard - MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
Ram - TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta 32GB 6000MHZ...

• MightyNerdy93
• Replies: 20
• Forum: System Builder's Advice

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It would have been nice when the topic poster would have written -> my build topic is -> https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/what-do-you-think-about-my-future-build.338211/

 

[DaemonForce]

Really? Not the board/chipset first? Your build order is weird.
What kind of board are you looking for? Does it need to fit a particular case?
Does it need to feature USB4? Does it need to slot multiple NVMe and PCI-E cards?
Are you looking for a specific memory topology or memory overclocking features?
Are you already racing for a specific exit for fitting custom water cooling?
You kind of walked into a grenade here.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Your build order is weird.

How is choosing a CPU and GPU first a weird build order?

 

[DaemonForce]

Because when approaching hardware, a computer is a complicated solution that is very $$$$ expensive when done wrong or piecemeal over a long period.
The components you choose are very much going to be LONG term solutions, not some cheap niche substitution for something already doing the thing.
We are always free to choose whatever CPU we want and it's generally married to a specific socket on either side of the AMD/Intel coin.
The complexities START at the mobo. We are choosing the chipset we want and in many cases get fenced in by CPU choices. So why choose the CPU first?

 

[lexluthermiester]

Because when approaching hardware, a computer is a complicated solution that is very $$$$ expensive when done wrong or piecemeal over a long period.

Nonsense.

The complexities START at the mobo.

I have NEVER started with the motherboard. Always started with the CPU & RAM, then GPU and storage and the mobo comes last. That is what makes sense to many, many people. Your personal way of doing it may work for you, but it's not the only(or even most popular) way of doing it.

 

[DaemonForce]

Oh I'm well aware it's not at all a popular way to do it but it's the least expensive way to go about it.
Removes stupid fitment issues and "ABC mobo problems" searches before I'm stuck with another steel coffin.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Removes stupid fitment issues and "ABC mobo problems" searches before I'm stuck with another steel coffin.

That's a fair point.