Motherboard selection help!
Posted by Cerberus1470@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 13 comments
Hello!
I am 83% of my way to my new personal desktop PC.
The last 17% is my motherboard. I am stuck between three choices:
- Asus ROG STRIX Z890-A - $289.99 on Amazon
- Gigabyte Z890 AORUS ELITE ICE - $199.99 on Amazon
- MSI PRO Z890-S - $199.99 on Amazon
I already decided on the Asus board a while ago, but that was during a sale that brought it down to $209.99. Unfortunately, it is not anymore, but it could go down at any time this Summer.
Have any of you used the Gigabyte board or the Msi board? Neither have a Cmos Clear button on the back (which i will be using because im overclocking), and the msi board has no bios flashback (which can be very useful)
Besides those two pesky buttons, the boards are nearly identical (FOR MY USE CASE). Both the gigabyte and Msi boards are $200 right now and my deadline to buy (for reasons) is June 18th.
Let me know what you think. Specs below.
Intel core 7 265K
32gb Corsair ddr5-5600 36-36-36-70
Asrock Steel Legend B580
Msi mag a850-gs
Coolermaster MasterLiquid 360L White
Rosewill Spectra d100
Wd sn770 + sn550 + Toshiba 1Tb + Wd Blue 4tb
Thank you!
aragorn18@reddit
What are you using your computer for?
Cerberus1470@reddit (OP)
High end stuff.
Gaming, video editing, vfx work, 3-D modelling, audio editing/mixing... Not to mention the basics: productivity, web browsing, school work.
Jman85@reddit
Get a 270k plus over a 265k
Cerberus1470@reddit (OP)
I should clarify i have already bought the parts in my list. Only the motherboard is left. I am asking about the motherboard and your thoughts on that. Not the whole system. Thanks.
Jman85@reddit
If you can return the 265k I’d recommend it to get the 270k plus. It’s a much better cpu overall
Cerberus1470@reddit (OP)
I'll give you that but we're getting off topic. What do you think about my motherboards? Thanks!
Jman85@reddit
https://www.techspot.com/review/2949-intel-z890-motherboards/
Cerberus1470@reddit (OP)
Coulda searched that up! Im asking for your opinion! I want to know if youve had any experience with Gigabyte vs Asus vs MSI. Furthermore, whats your experience with the bios flashback and cmos clear buttons? Let me know...
aragorn18@reddit
Then I suggest going back to the drawing board. You're spending too much on your CPU platform and not enough on the GPU. Gaming and 3D modeling are very GPU dependent.
Cerberus1470@reddit (OP)
I should clarify i have already bought the parts in my list. Only the motherboard is left. I know 3-d modelling is gpu dependent, thats why i bought a workstation card like the b580, not a gaming card. It is also still the most cost-effective solution right now. I got my CPU on a discount as well. All planned out
But i am asking about the motherboard and your thoughts on that. Not the whole system. Thanks.
Jman85@reddit
B580 is an entry level consumer card with questionable drivers. Get the B60 pro from Intel if you want a workstation card
Cerberus1470@reddit (OP)
We are getting off topic. What do you think about my motherboards?
Let me know... Thanks!
Cerberus1470@reddit (OP)
I should clarify i have already bought the parts in my list. Only the motherboard is left. I know 3-d modelling is gpu dependent, thats why i bought a workstation card like the b580, not a gaming card. It is also still the most cost-effective solution right now. I got my CPU on a discount as well. All planned out
But i am asking about the motherboard and your thoughts on that. Not the whole system. Thanks.