F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop A solid choice is the ASUS ROG Strix Z690 Pro, which fits Intel 9th gen and offers PCIe x16 4.0 for your RTX 3060.

A solid choice is the ASUS ROG Strix Z690 Pro, which fits Intel 9th gen and offers PCIe x16 4.0 for your RTX 3060.

A solid choice is the ASUS ROG Strix Z690 Pro, which fits Intel 9th gen and offers PCIe x16 4.0 for your RTX 3060.

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Bonnibel
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04-19-2021, 03:04 PM
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Hello! I'm looking to upgrade my motherboard because it hasn't been updated from my PC yet, and it's slowing everything down. Do you know any boards that fit Intel's 9th gen CPUs and also support the latest Nvidia RTX cards with GDDR6 memory? If so, please share their names so I can consider buying one. Let me know if you need more details!
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Bonnibel
04-19-2021, 03:04 PM #1

Hello! I'm looking to upgrade my motherboard because it hasn't been updated from my PC yet, and it's slowing everything down. Do you know any boards that fit Intel's 9th gen CPUs and also support the latest Nvidia RTX cards with GDDR6 memory? If so, please share their names so I can consider buying one. Let me know if you need more details!

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NicholCheese
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04-22-2021, 05:16 AM
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Intel's 9th generation platform didn't include PCIe 4.0 support. A 3060 works well in a PCIe x16 3.0 port. The VRAM configuration isn't crucial here. Your H310 board is clearly a solid foundation for the 9900k setup.
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NicholCheese
04-22-2021, 05:16 AM #2

Intel's 9th generation platform didn't include PCIe 4.0 support. A 3060 works well in a PCIe x16 3.0 port. The VRAM configuration isn't crucial here. Your H310 board is clearly a solid foundation for the 9900k setup.

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Locoman233
Member
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04-22-2021, 08:25 AM
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Intel doesn't back PCI 4.0 support until the 11th generation or newer. The card will function properly with version 3.0, causing only a small performance drop.
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Locoman233
04-22-2021, 08:25 AM #3

Intel doesn't back PCI 4.0 support until the 11th generation or newer. The card will function properly with version 3.0, causing only a small performance drop.

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biotit
Member
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04-26-2021, 01:27 AM
#4
PCIe 4.0 wasn't available at the time the 9000 series launched, so you won't encounter any boards that support both. However, the 3060 model still performs well—no significant drop in speed compared to a 3.0 system, possibly around 1%.
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biotit
04-26-2021, 01:27 AM #4

PCIe 4.0 wasn't available at the time the 9000 series launched, so you won't encounter any boards that support both. However, the 3060 model still performs well—no significant drop in speed compared to a 3.0 system, possibly around 1%.

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TurtleGot7
Junior Member
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04-26-2021, 07:37 AM
#5
The 3060 will run smoothly without PCIe 3.0. Your existing configuration should work just fine.
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TurtleGot7
04-26-2021, 07:37 AM #5

The 3060 will run smoothly without PCIe 3.0. Your existing configuration should work just fine.

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Santonite
Member
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04-26-2021, 09:44 AM
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PCIE3.0 doesn't impact GPUs with a complete X16 bus and lower performance compared to models like the 3090.
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Santonite
04-26-2021, 09:44 AM #6

PCIE3.0 doesn't impact GPUs with a complete X16 bus and lower performance compared to models like the 3090.

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ImSerrawin
Member
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04-27-2021, 08:31 AM
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Looking for a top-tier gaming motherboard to match your i9? Consider models with strong overclocking support, ample PCIe lanes, and solid thermal performance. Check reviews and specs to ensure it meets your needs.
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ImSerrawin
04-27-2021, 08:31 AM #7

Looking for a top-tier gaming motherboard to match your i9? Consider models with strong overclocking support, ample PCIe lanes, and solid thermal performance. Check reviews and specs to ensure it meets your needs.

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aberrode
Member
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04-28-2021, 10:20 PM
#8
You'd probably prefer a powerful B365 or a solid Z390. B360 and Z370 can function, but often require a BIOS update. Finding them in good shape and price is tough; they're unlikely to be worth it. Just maintain what you have and improve airflow around your VRMs while you wait for a real upgrade.
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aberrode
04-28-2021, 10:20 PM #8

You'd probably prefer a powerful B365 or a solid Z390. B360 and Z370 can function, but often require a BIOS update. Finding them in good shape and price is tough; they're unlikely to be worth it. Just maintain what you have and improve airflow around your VRMs while you wait for a real upgrade.

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Okeinshield
Senior Member
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05-08-2021, 10:48 PM
#9
What differentiates a 'normal' motherboard from a 'gaming' motherboard?
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Okeinshield
05-08-2021, 10:48 PM #9

What differentiates a 'normal' motherboard from a 'gaming' motherboard?

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o0MIKEYC0o
Member
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05-09-2021, 12:47 AM
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The issue lies with the current board's performance, likely due to insufficient VRMs. Your budget is available—feel free to consider the used market, as the 300-series boards are no longer in production.
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o0MIKEYC0o
05-09-2021, 12:47 AM #10

The issue lies with the current board's performance, likely due to insufficient VRMs. Your budget is available—feel free to consider the used market, as the 300-series boards are no longer in production.

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