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Comparing Gigabyte B650 Aorus Pro AX and ASRock X670E Pro RS for the 7700X is evaluating their performance and features.

Comparing Gigabyte B650 Aorus Pro AX and ASRock X670E Pro RS for the 7700X is evaluating their performance and features.

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JasonZz
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10-19-2022, 01:31 AM
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The build choices are becoming more varied due to Microcenter's frequent updates. The price gap is around $20 between options, while the Gigabyte offers a 16+2+1 VRM setup and the ASRock has a 14+2+1 VRM with active cooling. The ASRock also provides an extra M.2 slot, though it doesn't support Gen 5 NVMe yet. Whether the VRM difference matters depends on your needs—if you prioritize stability and extra slots, the ASRock might be better for pairing with the 7700x. Let me know if you'd like a deeper dive into how these components work together.
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JasonZz
10-19-2022, 01:31 AM #1

The build choices are becoming more varied due to Microcenter's frequent updates. The price gap is around $20 between options, while the Gigabyte offers a 16+2+1 VRM setup and the ASRock has a 14+2+1 VRM with active cooling. The ASRock also provides an extra M.2 slot, though it doesn't support Gen 5 NVMe yet. Whether the VRM difference matters depends on your needs—if you prioritize stability and extra slots, the ASRock might be better for pairing with the 7700x. Let me know if you'd like a deeper dive into how these components work together.

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Johnronko29
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10-26-2022, 12:36 AM
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The boards seem heavily overdesigned for the actual CPU requirements. You won’t notice much difference between 16 and 14 VRMs on the core. Gigabytes handles 90A, ASRocks supports 60A, and 50A stages have always worked well. Either option should be sufficient. I’d choose the ASRock because they offer a more practical UEFI experience, especially with their B450 and X370 models, which feature a cleaner arrow-key interface compared to the cluttered menus many others force into their UEFI. The Gigabyte provides an extra x16 slot, though it’s doubtful it will actually run that configuration; it might just use chipset lanes or limited speeds if you switch to an x8 GPU. If you plan to add an x4 or x8 card later, the available space could become important.
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Johnronko29
10-26-2022, 12:36 AM #2

The boards seem heavily overdesigned for the actual CPU requirements. You won’t notice much difference between 16 and 14 VRMs on the core. Gigabytes handles 90A, ASRocks supports 60A, and 50A stages have always worked well. Either option should be sufficient. I’d choose the ASRock because they offer a more practical UEFI experience, especially with their B450 and X370 models, which feature a cleaner arrow-key interface compared to the cluttered menus many others force into their UEFI. The Gigabyte provides an extra x16 slot, though it’s doubtful it will actually run that configuration; it might just use chipset lanes or limited speeds if you switch to an x8 GPU. If you plan to add an x4 or x8 card later, the available space could become important.

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ethandizzy
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10-26-2022, 05:03 PM
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The Gigabyte board includes a VRM that works without a heatsink when running the 7950X, while the ASRock model might benefit from a heatsink depending on your needs with Prime95. Both options are more than sufficient for a 7700X, which doesn’t require much current and tends to overheat quickly. The AM5 VRMs aren’t crucial in this case. On the X570, the BIOS layouts are nearly identical, differing only slightly in a few details like memory timing. Neither system stands out; I’d choose based on features rather than layout specifics.
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ethandizzy
10-26-2022, 05:03 PM #3

The Gigabyte board includes a VRM that works without a heatsink when running the 7950X, while the ASRock model might benefit from a heatsink depending on your needs with Prime95. Both options are more than sufficient for a 7700X, which doesn’t require much current and tends to overheat quickly. The AM5 VRMs aren’t crucial in this case. On the X570, the BIOS layouts are nearly identical, differing only slightly in a few details like memory timing. Neither system stands out; I’d choose based on features rather than layout specifics.

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Miltonmatt
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10-27-2022, 04:20 PM
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Thanks for the feedback! It seems you’re suggesting the 7950x, and I understand your point. I noticed you mentioned the Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX as an alternative, which is a good choice since it’s already purchased and saves you $50.
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Miltonmatt
10-27-2022, 04:20 PM #4

Thanks for the feedback! It seems you’re suggesting the 7950x, and I understand your point. I noticed you mentioned the Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX as an alternative, which is a good choice since it’s already purchased and saves you $50.

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zarross
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10-27-2022, 10:14 PM
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I mean, I'm not saying avoid the 7950X, it's an impressive CPU... But honestly, the VRM becomes almost unnecessary once you reach Ryzen 9 chips. For the single CCD Ryzen processors like the 7700X, they simply can't handle the current required to overheat even the basic X670/B650 boards.
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zarross
10-27-2022, 10:14 PM #5

I mean, I'm not saying avoid the 7950X, it's an impressive CPU... But honestly, the VRM becomes almost unnecessary once you reach Ryzen 9 chips. For the single CCD Ryzen processors like the 7700X, they simply can't handle the current required to overheat even the basic X670/B650 boards.