F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Latest model from ASRock released.

Latest model from ASRock released.

Latest model from ASRock released.

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MadMar
Member
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01-18-2020, 11:28 AM
#1
Has anyone spotted a review for this model? Check it out on @Newegg: ASRock Phantom Gaming B550 PG VELOCITA AM4 AMD B550 SATA 6Gb/s ATX AMD Motherboard https://www.newegg.com/asrock-phantom-ga..._-08022020 As you're aware, I'm hoping to wait for the X570 Tomahawk to be available. Interested in seeing if it performs well as well? Looking for durability rather than just overclocking or power.
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MadMar
01-18-2020, 11:28 AM #1

Has anyone spotted a review for this model? Check it out on @Newegg: ASRock Phantom Gaming B550 PG VELOCITA AM4 AMD B550 SATA 6Gb/s ATX AMD Motherboard https://www.newegg.com/asrock-phantom-ga..._-08022020 As you're aware, I'm hoping to wait for the X570 Tomahawk to be available. Interested in seeing if it performs well as well? Looking for durability rather than just overclocking or power.

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BeJesusChryst
Junior Member
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01-18-2020, 12:05 PM
#2
It seems you're discussing a steel weapon with various designs. If it's accurate, it's strong enough for a 3950x. However, the X570 tomahawk offers better performance. Could you clarify what you're preparing and your budget?
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BeJesusChryst
01-18-2020, 12:05 PM #2

It seems you're discussing a steel weapon with various designs. If it's accurate, it's strong enough for a 3950x. However, the X570 tomahawk offers better performance. Could you clarify what you're preparing and your budget?

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JacobLouis30
Posting Freak
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01-19-2020, 07:51 AM
#3
It seems this item has poor documentation. I’d prefer a B550 Aorus Pro instead, unless you require the POST code, which is also less expensive at $180.
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JacobLouis30
01-19-2020, 07:51 AM #3

It seems this item has poor documentation. I’d prefer a B550 Aorus Pro instead, unless you require the POST code, which is also less expensive at $180.

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Dingdongyou
Member
220
01-19-2020, 03:43 PM
#4
No, you don't necessarily need it. Consider your requirements before deciding.
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Dingdongyou
01-19-2020, 03:43 PM #4

No, you don't necessarily need it. Consider your requirements before deciding.

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PersieO
Posting Freak
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01-19-2020, 06:18 PM
#5
I’d get a B550 Tomahawk or the X570 Tomahawk. I have the B550 and it’s great! As @TofuHaroto and @Mateyyy have said, it looks a marked up steel legend.
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PersieO
01-19-2020, 06:18 PM #5

I’d get a B550 Tomahawk or the X570 Tomahawk. I have the B550 and it’s great! As @TofuHaroto and @Mateyyy have said, it looks a marked up steel legend.

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Mikcool
Member
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01-21-2020, 12:23 AM
#6
I often wish for two M.2 PCIe4 drives instead of one. Following everyone’s suggestions, I should consider the B550 boards. I’m not sure why I’m asking so much about this. Perhaps because I haven’t purchased a new motherboard since 2011 or 2012.
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Mikcool
01-21-2020, 12:23 AM #6

I often wish for two M.2 PCIe4 drives instead of one. Following everyone’s suggestions, I should consider the B550 boards. I’m not sure why I’m asking so much about this. Perhaps because I haven’t purchased a new motherboard since 2011 or 2012.

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Jim80w
Member
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01-21-2020, 02:15 AM
#7
You're always right, my friend.
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Jim80w
01-21-2020, 02:15 AM #7

You're always right, my friend.

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nathanspike
Member
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01-25-2020, 08:41 PM
#8
Ultimately it comes down to your budget, but most people won’t really feel a big difference between SATA and NVMe drives. The gap between 3.0 and 4.0 models is even less noticeable. Around $200, alternatives like the TUF X570-Plus and X570 Aorus Elite stand out, offering much less in comparison to similar B550 options at the same price point.
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nathanspike
01-25-2020, 08:41 PM #8

Ultimately it comes down to your budget, but most people won’t really feel a big difference between SATA and NVMe drives. The gap between 3.0 and 4.0 models is even less noticeable. Around $200, alternatives like the TUF X570-Plus and X570 Aorus Elite stand out, offering much less in comparison to similar B550 options at the same price point.

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sk1997
Member
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01-26-2020, 12:27 AM
#9
It's really disappointing. If someone would sponsor it, that would be great. LMAO. It's hard to picture all the time spent making a video about it. You mentioned the B550, and I've added it to my PCPartsPicker list. Likely I'll just go ahead and order it. The final option is a case.
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sk1997
01-26-2020, 12:27 AM #9

It's really disappointing. If someone would sponsor it, that would be great. LMAO. It's hard to picture all the time spent making a video about it. You mentioned the B550, and I've added it to my PCPartsPicker list. Likely I'll just go ahead and order it. The final option is a case.