Consider MSI B550 or X570 based on your needs—B550 for budget builds, X570 for better performance and features.
Consider MSI B550 or X570 based on your needs—B550 for budget builds, X570 for better performance and features.
Bulgaria. I've attached the five Mobo links you mentioned; these should cover my main choices, unless you have any other suggestions.
The budget MSI X570 boards come with a poor build quality. Among cheaper options, the Tomahawk stands out as the best choice.
I don't think I'll be getting the B450 since it doesn't come with ZEN3 by default. What do you think?
Well, among the b550 boards, the Asus model stands out as the only mATX option, meaning you’ll miss a few PCI-E slots. That decision depends on your needs. It does offer top-notch built-in audio on the Asus board (S1200 with Realtek ALC1200). The Gigabyte features an older ALC887, while the others use the newer ALC892—still decent. The Asus board supports 2.5GbE, whereas the others plan for 1Gbps; if you don’t need it, that’s fine. You’ll find 6 SATA ports on MSI boards, 4 on Gigabyte, and Asus provides good onboard video options, though Gigabyte’s HDMI/DVI is limited to 2560x1600 or less, while DisplayPort supports 4K. From a feature standpoint, the Gigabyte board falls short compared to others. Asus has the most capabilities but likely comes at a higher price. Its build quality is solid. MSI boards are essentially identical in PCB layout and components—just different finishes. You might get lucky with the MSI B550M Mortar (with or without Wi-Fi) for better audio and 2.5GbE, plus USB-C front panel and improved slot spacing. It also includes a standard video card slot and better SATA placement, making it a more versatile choice overall.