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Looking for guidance on selecting a motherboard?

Looking for guidance on selecting a motherboard?

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Poois23
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04-25-2021, 04:16 AM
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You're looking to set up a 2-GPU system using an AMD Ryzen 9 processor. First, check the compatibility of your motherboard with at least two high-speed PCIe slots and support for dual GPU configurations. Also, ensure it has sufficient power delivery and cooling options for two GPUs running hot. Popular options include ASUS ROG Strix Z690 Pro or MSI MEG 16, but verify the latest specifications before purchasing.
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Poois23
04-25-2021, 04:16 AM #1

You're looking to set up a 2-GPU system using an AMD Ryzen 9 processor. First, check the compatibility of your motherboard with at least two high-speed PCIe slots and support for dual GPU configurations. Also, ensure it has sufficient power delivery and cooling options for two GPUs running hot. Popular options include ASUS ROG Strix Z690 Pro or MSI MEG 16, but verify the latest specifications before purchasing.

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Marcustheduke
Senior Member
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04-25-2021, 06:05 AM
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Using two GPUs suggests an x570 or Threadripper with AMD setup. Lower-end boards in this line often have problems, and Thunderbolt integration requires careful planning. Usually a specific card is needed for each board, not something to purchase later. B-series options aren’t ideal for multiple GPUs and come with other complications like PCIe slots cutting into the chipset. Multi-GPU setups are uncommon today. This tends to be about specialized research tasks rather than gaming. Nvidia only supports multi-GPU with the 3090. I’m unsure about AMD’s position on this. A key point is that the 3090 uses PCIe 3, so it needs all 16 lanes—most x570 models don’t actually support that.
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Marcustheduke
04-25-2021, 06:05 AM #2

Using two GPUs suggests an x570 or Threadripper with AMD setup. Lower-end boards in this line often have problems, and Thunderbolt integration requires careful planning. Usually a specific card is needed for each board, not something to purchase later. B-series options aren’t ideal for multiple GPUs and come with other complications like PCIe slots cutting into the chipset. Multi-GPU setups are uncommon today. This tends to be about specialized research tasks rather than gaming. Nvidia only supports multi-GPU with the 3090. I’m unsure about AMD’s position on this. A key point is that the 3090 uses PCIe 3, so it needs all 16 lanes—most x570 models don’t actually support that.