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Key distinctions between x670 and B650 BIOS versions include hardware support, performance tweaks, and feature updates.

Key distinctions between x670 and B650 BIOS versions include hardware support, performance tweaks, and feature updates.

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BrandonT118
Junior Member
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03-12-2022, 08:38 PM
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Hi. You're weighing X670 versus B650 for your build. The rest of the specs are set—CPU R9 7900X, cooler Noctua NH-D15, RAM Adata XPG 32GB at 6000MHz, GPU Sapphire Pure RX7800XT, storage options including two AS2280Q4 and two Seagate Skyhawk drives. You're targeting gaming at 1440p or higher, 3D modeling in Fusion 360, programming in Visual Studio, plus general PC tasks.

You mentioned the X670 offers more PCIe lanes, which can mean better power delivery and higher input/output capacity. In practice, this often translates to improved VRMs and more connections for your components. While some say Gigabyte RAM is lacking, others compare it favorably to ASUS and MSI, so brand isn't a huge factor here.

Your plan sounds solid—focus on the gaming performance and software needs. Let me know if you want deeper details on any component!
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BrandonT118
03-12-2022, 08:38 PM #1

Hi. You're weighing X670 versus B650 for your build. The rest of the specs are set—CPU R9 7900X, cooler Noctua NH-D15, RAM Adata XPG 32GB at 6000MHz, GPU Sapphire Pure RX7800XT, storage options including two AS2280Q4 and two Seagate Skyhawk drives. You're targeting gaming at 1440p or higher, 3D modeling in Fusion 360, programming in Visual Studio, plus general PC tasks.

You mentioned the X670 offers more PCIe lanes, which can mean better power delivery and higher input/output capacity. In practice, this often translates to improved VRMs and more connections for your components. While some say Gigabyte RAM is lacking, others compare it favorably to ASUS and MSI, so brand isn't a huge factor here.

Your plan sounds solid—focus on the gaming performance and software needs. Let me know if you want deeper details on any component!

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sabre06
Member
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03-14-2022, 12:12 AM
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Your configuration doesn’t require additional PCIe lanes. The main distinctions now lie in Gen 5 compatibility or the availability of more M.2 slots, among other factors.
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sabre06
03-14-2022, 12:12 AM #2

Your configuration doesn’t require additional PCIe lanes. The main distinctions now lie in Gen 5 compatibility or the availability of more M.2 slots, among other factors.

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CuzImSlasher
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03-19-2022, 06:19 PM
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Newer high-speed USB controllers, improved PCIe lane support, additional M.2 ports. If you don’t require these features, the B650 remains the superior choice. It fits your needs well. For more details, check the tabs below: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...edit#gid=0 Better VRM performance isn’t a major concern, though a few B650 boards can handle a PBO overclocked 7950x. This model has very limited budget options. The only brand I’ve had issues with recently is Asus, but they’re also the most popular. Personally, I see Asrock delivering strong results and keeping things stable, which aligns with what others say.
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CuzImSlasher
03-19-2022, 06:19 PM #3

Newer high-speed USB controllers, improved PCIe lane support, additional M.2 ports. If you don’t require these features, the B650 remains the superior choice. It fits your needs well. For more details, check the tabs below: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...edit#gid=0 Better VRM performance isn’t a major concern, though a few B650 boards can handle a PBO overclocked 7950x. This model has very limited budget options. The only brand I’ve had issues with recently is Asus, but they’re also the most popular. Personally, I see Asrock delivering strong results and keeping things stable, which aligns with what others say.

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Ryan_22
Junior Member
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03-20-2022, 02:17 AM
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Thank you. I've been searching for something similar from the beginning. Also, just to confirm: the BIOS settings are identical?
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Ryan_22
03-20-2022, 02:17 AM #4

Thank you. I've been searching for something similar from the beginning. Also, just to confirm: the BIOS settings are identical?

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CrashingWaves
Member
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04-10-2022, 02:10 AM
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The lack of the second chipset may result in less options to correspond with certain features that don't exist on a B650 board but otherwise, no. Frankly I wish I waited for B650, in my experience the bootup times are much faster (outside of memory training)
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CrashingWaves
04-10-2022, 02:10 AM #5

The lack of the second chipset may result in less options to correspond with certain features that don't exist on a B650 board but otherwise, no. Frankly I wish I waited for B650, in my experience the bootup times are much faster (outside of memory training)