Discussing the MSI X570s Ace Max setup Question about configuration details
Discussing the MSI X570s Ace Max setup Question about configuration details
I’m checking your setup to see if it fits your needs. Based on what you described, the motherboard should support your RTX 3080, GTX 1080, and GTX 1660s with the right PCIe 8x HBA adapter and a 3-inch NVMe SSD. Your plan for the layout sounds reasonable—using the second PCIe slot for the 1660 and positioning the 1080 mid and bottom for the M.2 drive. Upgrading to a Threadripper isn’t necessary if your current build can handle the workload, especially since you’re aiming for good performance without extra cost.
I'm unsure about this section; the manual doesn't mention if the board can split a PCIe slot into x4/x4 configurations. You might be able to install an M.2 to PCIe x4 slot and follow the given configuration steps. It's possible a simpler board could work too, though finding one that supports all three slots at once isn't straightforward.
It includes an M.2 expander and mentions installing it into slot 2 PCIe. I thought bifurcation would be fine, but the manual didn’t address this. One of my ideas worked, yet I’m still losing a NVMe drive. Appreciate your help!