Vergil2501
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So going to be upgrading from my Intel i7-10700K to a Ryzen 9800X3D. So clearly, I need a new Board and RAM. Keeping my CPU cooler, GPU and PSU and such.
I've been using ASUS boards for what feels like forever but with their recent issues I want to try out other board makers and try something new.
I keep hearing good things about gigabyte and ASRock and such. I'm just terrible with knowing what stuff is worth getting with modern boards for stuff like VRM configs and all that, I'd just usually grab whatever the newerst ASUS Hero board was and call it good.
What would be a good choice for something around $160 - $260 USD that supports the following:
-At least PCIE 4.0 speeds for my GPU
-3 m.2 ports (I don't care about speeds just as long as the board can run all the m.2 ports without it reducing the bandwidth of my GPU, so if SATA gets turned off, I don't mind).
-ATX size
-One of the new GPU release buttons (because I hate the normal PCIe locking device we've been made to use for ages).
-Built in heatsink for the M.2 drives
-Either Optical or 3.5mm output for my old Logitech Z-906 5.1 system.
-Post code support but I'll settle for Debug LEDs
-At least 5 PWM ports + 1 AIO port
-At least 8 USB ports on the rear for devices (I only need at least one high speed one)
-Ethernet (at least 1G since I'm limited by my router all being 1G nics)
-Wireless (Bluetooth support if it's actually decent my current intel board is terrible with disconnecting my XM4 headset and controller). (I usually just use an ASUS BT dongle that's leaps and bounds better).
I'm not looking for extreme OCing just for a board to be able to handle the 9800X3D and the power draw associated with it.
As for the DDR5 ram I have to get I'll likely just look at the qualified vender list and look at whatever 32GB kit that can do 6000 at CL28/30.
I currently have a Corsair 1000W PSU, a gigabyte 4070 ti and an Artic Liquid Freeze II 280.
I've been presently looking at the Gigabyte B650 stuff like the Eagle AX, or Aorus Elite AX. I just don't know what'll the best choice for the money be.
Hope I'm not asking too much with this being my first post and thanks in advance.
I've been using ASUS boards for what feels like forever but with their recent issues I want to try out other board makers and try something new.
I keep hearing good things about gigabyte and ASRock and such. I'm just terrible with knowing what stuff is worth getting with modern boards for stuff like VRM configs and all that, I'd just usually grab whatever the newerst ASUS Hero board was and call it good.
What would be a good choice for something around $160 - $260 USD that supports the following:
-At least PCIE 4.0 speeds for my GPU
-3 m.2 ports (I don't care about speeds just as long as the board can run all the m.2 ports without it reducing the bandwidth of my GPU, so if SATA gets turned off, I don't mind).
-ATX size
-One of the new GPU release buttons (because I hate the normal PCIe locking device we've been made to use for ages).
-Built in heatsink for the M.2 drives
-Either Optical or 3.5mm output for my old Logitech Z-906 5.1 system.
-Post code support but I'll settle for Debug LEDs
-At least 5 PWM ports + 1 AIO port
-At least 8 USB ports on the rear for devices (I only need at least one high speed one)
-Ethernet (at least 1G since I'm limited by my router all being 1G nics)
-Wireless (Bluetooth support if it's actually decent my current intel board is terrible with disconnecting my XM4 headset and controller). (I usually just use an ASUS BT dongle that's leaps and bounds better).
I'm not looking for extreme OCing just for a board to be able to handle the 9800X3D and the power draw associated with it.
As for the DDR5 ram I have to get I'll likely just look at the qualified vender list and look at whatever 32GB kit that can do 6000 at CL28/30.
I currently have a Corsair 1000W PSU, a gigabyte 4070 ti and an Artic Liquid Freeze II 280.
I've been presently looking at the Gigabyte B650 stuff like the Eagle AX, or Aorus Elite AX. I just don't know what'll the best choice for the money be.
Hope I'm not asking too much with this being my first post and thanks in advance.
