Consider your needs and the compatibility of each board to decide which one suits you best.

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DJCOOL2008
Member

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03-23-2016, 01:05 AM

#1

I initially wanted the MSI B460M Mortar WiFi, but the local store didn’t have it. They estimated availability in a couple of weeks, though they had the Gigabyte B460M Aorus Pro in stock and suggested that one. I decided to look into the Gigabyte options more closely, but online info was sparse beyond the official docs. Some customer reviews on sites like Amazon mentioned issues with SSDs/HDDs and sometimes RAM not being recognized. The MSI had plenty of videos and reviews available, which helped solidify my decision after reading a lot about it. I’m torn between choosing the motherboard I spent time researching and the one with mixed online feedback. As this is my first PC build and I already have an MSI GPU, I feel more confident with MSI, even though the Gigabyte has two ARGB/RGB headers instead of one each on MSI. I’m also considering whether it’s better to wait for the MSI update or go with the Gigabyte now.

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piff2222
Member

57

03-30-2016, 05:09 PM

#2

Uncertain about the usefulness... Updated: Retailers always suggest what’s available, even if subpar, to secure your payment immediately instead of later.

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Angel_ying1126
Junior Member

2

03-31-2016, 01:04 AM

#3

Which processor are you using?

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Rhuji
Senior Member

437

04-01-2016, 02:40 PM

#4

They have the MSI for a cost of ($$).

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CrazyBessyCat
Posting Freak

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04-02-2016, 03:35 AM

#5

I also looked into it, and on paper the MSI looks superior. It might seem obvious, yet choosing one can still cause some stress.

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matand_317
Member

168

04-02-2016, 09:48 PM

#6

Currently, the Intel Core i3 10100 is paired with the MSI Gaming X 1650 Super graphics card.

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Lips
Senior Member

624

04-09-2016, 05:13 PM

#7

It's fine to mix and match motherboards and graphics cards; problems arise only if one fails completely. The Gigabyte board performs adequately. Whether you need Wi-Fi or prefer a wired setup is up to you. Also, if your case doesn't have a Type-C front USB port, the 3.2 Gen. 2 header isn't necessary.

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shadowbacca
Member

226

04-09-2016, 08:43 PM

#8

There are rates in PKR, with a slight variation of around 1,000 PKR between some options. The Gigabyte costs 124 PKR while the MSI is 131 PKR.

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Jeovany
Junior Member

48

04-17-2016, 02:38 AM

#9

For the 10100, these boards go beyond what you need. Even budget options work well with the i3-10100 and i5-10400. Performance-wise, the CPU handling is solid.

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Okunino
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04-17-2016, 04:21 AM

#10

I really don’t require Wi-Fi because I’ll be using a wired connection, though it’s a handy built-in feature if I need to tap into my phone’s hotspot. It’s not a major issue for me. And honestly, the header isn’t useful in my current setup.