F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop A solid motherboard is ideal for building a reliable PC, especially if you plan to run demanding software or games.

A solid motherboard is ideal for building a reliable PC, especially if you plan to run demanding software or games.

A solid motherboard is ideal for building a reliable PC, especially if you plan to run demanding software or games.

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xJuanSolo
Junior Member
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05-01-2022, 02:20 PM
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You're looking for a good upgrade within a $500-$550 range, and you already have an I9 13900K with DDR5 RAM. That means you can focus on enhancing performance without breaking the bank. Consider adding a solid-state drive (SSD) for faster boot times and file access, or maybe a mid-range graphics card if you're into gaming. Your existing RAM is great, so you don’t need to upgrade that. Keep it practical and prioritize what fits your needs!
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xJuanSolo
05-01-2022, 02:20 PM #1

You're looking for a good upgrade within a $500-$550 range, and you already have an I9 13900K with DDR5 RAM. That means you can focus on enhancing performance without breaking the bank. Consider adding a solid-state drive (SSD) for faster boot times and file access, or maybe a mid-range graphics card if you're into gaming. Your existing RAM is great, so you don’t need to upgrade that. Keep it practical and prioritize what fits your needs!

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Angel_Wingsx_
Member
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05-01-2022, 02:37 PM
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You can purchase a Z790 M.II motherboard such as the MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI ATX LGA1700 model from PCPartPicker.
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Angel_Wingsx_
05-01-2022, 02:37 PM #2

You can purchase a Z790 M.II motherboard such as the MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI ATX LGA1700 model from PCPartPicker.

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spyfoneMC
Member
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05-01-2022, 10:39 PM
#3
Any Z790 can handle IL-1+ as discussed by @filpo
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spyfoneMC
05-01-2022, 10:39 PM #3

Any Z790 can handle IL-1+ as discussed by @filpo

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TrueRiven
Member
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05-12-2022, 10:42 PM
#4
What’s the e variant? And is it better
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TrueRiven
05-12-2022, 10:42 PM #4

What’s the e variant? And is it better

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Geartator
Member
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05-21-2022, 07:07 PM
#5
I wouldn't choose the e version unless you're using an AMD setup; otherwise, stick with the standard Z790 on Intel.
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Geartator
05-21-2022, 07:07 PM #5

I wouldn't choose the e version unless you're using an AMD setup; otherwise, stick with the standard Z790 on Intel.

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yoyoposay
Member
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05-22-2022, 03:16 AM
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It asks about functionality but seems confused. Would you like me to explain what it does?
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yoyoposay
05-22-2022, 03:16 AM #6

It asks about functionality but seems confused. Would you like me to explain what it does?

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onezeny
Member
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05-22-2022, 04:39 AM
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Z790 also Z790e offers additional PCIe Gen 5 lanes and isn't a good investment. The extra features are available in the E versions.
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onezeny
05-22-2022, 04:39 AM #7

Z790 also Z790e offers additional PCIe Gen 5 lanes and isn't a good investment. The extra features are available in the E versions.