F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Looking for a reliable AM5 itx motherboard? Consider options that balance performance and stability.

Looking for a reliable AM5 itx motherboard? Consider options that balance performance and stability.

Looking for a reliable AM5 itx motherboard? Consider options that balance performance and stability.

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Vaorin567
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12-22-2022, 07:21 AM
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I've always appreciated ASRock products, but my previous purchase was a refurbished unit. Right now I'm considering an ITX board since there aren't many options available. Many seem costly, and I worry my ASRock might damage the CPU. I'm planning to buy a 7700 for cores, performance, and it should cost around $200. I've heard mixed opinions about ASRock's ability to handle CPUs—some say only 3D packaging works, others claim all CPUs are fine. What should I do?
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Vaorin567
12-22-2022, 07:21 AM #1

I've always appreciated ASRock products, but my previous purchase was a refurbished unit. Right now I'm considering an ITX board since there aren't many options available. Many seem costly, and I worry my ASRock might damage the CPU. I'm planning to buy a 7700 for cores, performance, and it should cost around $200. I've heard mixed opinions about ASRock's ability to handle CPUs—some say only 3D packaging works, others claim all CPUs are fine. What should I do?

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XylixTv
Member
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12-23-2022, 09:01 PM
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Consider the Gigabyte B650i AORUS Ultra. PCPartPicker list includes a CPU featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at 3.6 GHz with 8 cores ($274.99 on Amazon). The motherboard is the Gigabyte B650I AORUS ULTRA Mini ITX AM5 model ($218.95 on Amazon). Combined cost comes to $493.94, covering shipping, taxes, and available discounts. Data compiled by PCPartPicker on December 3, 2025.
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XylixTv
12-23-2022, 09:01 PM #2

Consider the Gigabyte B650i AORUS Ultra. PCPartPicker list includes a CPU featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at 3.6 GHz with 8 cores ($274.99 on Amazon). The motherboard is the Gigabyte B650I AORUS ULTRA Mini ITX AM5 model ($218.95 on Amazon). Combined cost comes to $493.94, covering shipping, taxes, and available discounts. Data compiled by PCPartPicker on December 3, 2025.

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iGozaay
Member
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12-24-2022, 05:36 AM
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This option is excellent, though it's not accessible at the moment. We explored Hardware Unboxed and they suggested it, but we received only budget Gigabyte motherboards in Germany, which aren't ideal. I was considering the ASUS B650e-i, but reports indicate ASUS also has some issues.
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iGozaay
12-24-2022, 05:36 AM #3

This option is excellent, though it's not accessible at the moment. We explored Hardware Unboxed and they suggested it, but we received only budget Gigabyte motherboards in Germany, which aren't ideal. I was considering the ASUS B650e-i, but reports indicate ASUS also has some issues.