Consider the M.2 slots that suit your needs best.

07-13-2023, 08:26 AM

I'm setting up the proart x670e creator WiFi with a 7800x3d 4090 PCI 4th Gen M.2 SSD and two older M.2 drives. I've heard some advice about placing M.2 drives on the CPU, which might affect PCI lanes used by the GPU. I'm trying to decide which slot is best for my high-performance drive and my slower drives. The manual lists several options:

- Slot 1: PCIE 5 x4
- Slot 2: PCIE 5 x4
- Slot 3: PCIE 4 x4
- Slot 4: PCIE 4 x4

It mentions that Slot 3 shares bandwidth with a PCIe x16 slot, but I don't plan to use the lower expansion slot soon. My idea is to put the faster drive in Slot 1 for speed, while keeping the slower drives elsewhere. I'm a bit confused by the instructions and the FAQ links—it doesn't make much sense. Could you help clarify this?

rockninja_113

07-13-2023, 08:26 AM #1

jordan251618
Junior Member

07-13-2023, 09:02 AM

Begin with slot 1, then continue filling as you receive more drives. Simple.

jordan251618

07-13-2023, 09:02 AM #2

Begin with slot 1, then continue filling as you receive more drives. Simple.

Fenitis
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07-13-2023, 10:18 AM

I concur with @Dedayog on this matter.

Fenitis

07-13-2023, 10:18 AM #3

I concur with @Dedayog on this matter.

RJB1
Member

07-13-2023, 05:54 PM

I thought "keep it simple stupid" was the right answer. I was probably overcomplicating things. In other news, I haven't set up a system since the mid-2010s, and everything feels so complicated now. Or am I just getting older?

RJB1

07-13-2023, 05:54 PM #4

Lukapop04
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07-18-2023, 04:51 PM

Starting around 2010 marked a major shift in component power and dimensions. I completed my build after not using a computer since about 2016-17. Someone gave me a GTX 1060, and I received my ASUS RX 6700 XT—its size difference really impressed me.

Lukapop04

07-18-2023, 04:51 PM #5

killerpirat4
Junior Member

07-18-2023, 04:59 PM

The B650 board is significantly stronger than my z370. It has more layers on the PCB and less flex. Surprisingly, most people can handle their 4090s, but they usually weigh around 60-70 pounds.

killerpirat4

07-18-2023, 04:59 PM #6

The B650 board is significantly stronger than my z370. It has more layers on the PCB and less flex. Surprisingly, most people can handle their 4090s, but they usually weigh around 60-70 pounds.

BlockMan731
Junior Member

07-23-2023, 01:56 AM

Modern CPU coolers have become significantly larger recently.

BlockMan731

07-23-2023, 01:56 AM #7

Modern CPU coolers have become significantly larger recently.

LarsMatena
Senior Member

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07-26-2023, 02:00 AM

They often include a measuring tool for practical reasons.

LarsMatena

07-26-2023, 02:00 AM #8

They often include a measuring tool for practical reasons.

Sebbe551
Junior Member

07-26-2023, 03:03 AM

I was surprised pulling out this motherboard from the box. It feels like a brick. Probably it’s meant to support the 4090 even with the bracket.

Sebbe551

07-26-2023, 03:03 AM #9

I was surprised pulling out this motherboard from the box. It feels like a brick. Probably it’s meant to support the 4090 even with the bracket.

ZeroXbot
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07-26-2023, 09:08 AM

#10

Take it seriously. Almost everything else feels higher quality. Probably the costs show that upfront—$500 for a motherboard sounds crazy, and $1K+ for top EATX boards is no joke.

ZeroXbot

07-26-2023, 09:08 AM #10

Take it seriously. Almost everything else feels higher quality. Probably the costs show that upfront—$500 for a motherboard sounds crazy, and $1K+ for top EATX boards is no joke.