Looking for guidance on selecting a motherboard?

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Looking for guidance on selecting a motherboard?

Looking for guidance on selecting a motherboard?

Looking for guidance on selecting a motherboard?

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RoyalShine
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10-31-2018, 12:03 PM

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Hello. For your new PC, a motherboard from Gigabyte could be a solid choice. Your budget fits well within 160-170$. The i7 9700k CPU is compatible, and you’re not planning to overclock it. You’re considering the Gigabyte Z390 GAMING X—worth checking its reviews. Since you had an Asus TUF z390 that didn’t work due to coil whine from the power connector, you might want to avoid similar issues. If you prefer RGB lighting and the latest features aren’t essential, a non-RGB option could be better. Otherwise, the Z390 should meet your needs without major drawbacks.

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RoyalShine

10-31-2018, 12:03 PM #1

Hello. For your new PC, a motherboard from Gigabyte could be a solid choice. Your budget fits well within 160-170$. The i7 9700k CPU is compatible, and you’re not planning to overclock it. You’re considering the Gigabyte Z390 GAMING X—worth checking its reviews. Since you had an Asus TUF z390 that didn’t work due to coil whine from the power connector, you might want to avoid similar issues. If you prefer RGB lighting and the latest features aren’t essential, a non-RGB option could be better. Otherwise, the Z390 should meet your needs without major drawbacks.