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Choosing the final motherboard setup

Choosing the final motherboard setup

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theTomBomb2
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01-26-2020, 02:58 PM
#1
Hey there, after considering several options and weighing the pros and cons, I’m leaning toward the MSI MPG B550 Gaming Carbon. It offers a solid feature set and fits my budget well. The Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 is also a strong contender, especially if audio quality matters to you. The Asus B550-E is a decent choice for budget builds, but I’m not planning heavy overclocking. Your decision really depends on what you value most—performance, features, or future-proofing. What do you think?
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theTomBomb2
01-26-2020, 02:58 PM #1

Hey there, after considering several options and weighing the pros and cons, I’m leaning toward the MSI MPG B550 Gaming Carbon. It offers a solid feature set and fits my budget well. The Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 is also a strong contender, especially if audio quality matters to you. The Asus B550-E is a decent choice for budget builds, but I’m not planning heavy overclocking. Your decision really depends on what you value most—performance, features, or future-proofing. What do you think?

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01-26-2020, 07:10 PM
#2
Tell me what processor you're aiming to pair it with.
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caelinator4212
01-26-2020, 07:10 PM #2

Tell me what processor you're aiming to pair it with.

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Mind_Warrior
Junior Member
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01-26-2020, 09:57 PM
#3
I believe the review will feature a Ryzen 5600X. I don't require anything additional since I'll be using this for gaming and music production at a hobby level, which will be a significant upgrade from my current i7-2600.
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Mind_Warrior
01-26-2020, 09:57 PM #3

I believe the review will feature a Ryzen 5600X. I don't require anything additional since I'll be using this for gaming and music production at a hobby level, which will be a significant upgrade from my current i7-2600.

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tacorich1k23
Member
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01-26-2020, 11:57 PM
#4
Well, I think the edge will perform well. The b550-e might cost more and the VRMs aren't ideal, but they're still decent for the price. I'm not a big fan of either board, though they both look reasonable given what you pay. If the edge offers extra features you need, go for it! Have fun building!
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tacorich1k23
01-26-2020, 11:57 PM #4

Well, I think the edge will perform well. The b550-e might cost more and the VRMs aren't ideal, but they're still decent for the price. I'm not a big fan of either board, though they both look reasonable given what you pay. If the edge offers extra features you need, go for it! Have fun building!

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iHyper
Junior Member
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01-28-2020, 11:06 AM
#5
I believe this board doesn't belong to the edge series or if it does, it's missing key branding elements. For a B-550 style build, you'd want an ATX design with Wi-Fi and a USB-C port on the motherboard. However, this limits options since USB-C connectors aren't widely available.
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iHyper
01-28-2020, 11:06 AM #5

I believe this board doesn't belong to the edge series or if it does, it's missing key branding elements. For a B-550 style build, you'd want an ATX design with Wi-Fi and a USB-C port on the motherboard. However, this limits options since USB-C connectors aren't widely available.

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NicolleSpacki
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01-28-2020, 12:18 PM
#6
Actually, I’d pick the MSI B550-A Pro.
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NicolleSpacki
01-28-2020, 12:18 PM #6

Actually, I’d pick the MSI B550-A Pro.

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OmqDace
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01-28-2020, 12:34 PM
#7
Could I ask why the Carbon isn't optimal? I've seen a decent amount of reviews on it and it seems pretty good but maybe I'm missing something as I'm not very familiar with motherboard stuff. The lack of wifi on the 550- a pro is a no go for me sadly.
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OmqDace
01-28-2020, 12:34 PM #7

Could I ask why the Carbon isn't optimal? I've seen a decent amount of reviews on it and it seems pretty good but maybe I'm missing something as I'm not very familiar with motherboard stuff. The lack of wifi on the 550- a pro is a no go for me sadly.

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Crafty_Box
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01-28-2020, 02:30 PM
#8
I mostly support VRMs. When contrasted with other boards, the choice is acceptable, though not ideal.
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Crafty_Box
01-28-2020, 02:30 PM #8

I mostly support VRMs. When contrasted with other boards, the choice is acceptable, though not ideal.

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saburo
Member
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01-29-2020, 02:02 PM
#9
I believe that works then. A 5600x requires only 65w, so even with overclocking, the board should handle it. Appreciate your assistance!
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saburo
01-29-2020, 02:02 PM #9

I believe that works then. A 5600x requires only 65w, so even with overclocking, the board should handle it. Appreciate your assistance!

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Goku_Jerome
Senior Member
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02-02-2020, 12:37 AM
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Additionally, it seems I might have missed the B550 carbon in S-tier on the list—perhaps it refers to a different motherboard.
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Goku_Jerome
02-02-2020, 12:37 AM #10

Additionally, it seems I might have missed the B550 carbon in S-tier on the list—perhaps it refers to a different motherboard.