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Need advice for a $230 motherboard budget? Let me know how I can assist.

Need advice for a $230 motherboard budget? Let me know how I can assist.

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Creepsone
Junior Member
23
08-06-2021, 05:56 PM
#1
The top X570 motherboard option within budget is the ASUS ROG Strix Z690 Pro.
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Creepsone
08-06-2021, 05:56 PM #1

The top X570 motherboard option within budget is the ASUS ROG Strix Z690 Pro.

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Apel29
Member
192
08-07-2021, 12:58 AM
#2
Specs of the system? Any reason you'd need a x570 board over b550?
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Apel29
08-07-2021, 12:58 AM #2

Specs of the system? Any reason you'd need a x570 board over b550?

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Gabester12
Member
229
08-07-2021, 01:22 AM
#3
Yes, it's $230 CAD. What are your next steps?
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Gabester12
08-07-2021, 01:22 AM #3

Yes, it's $230 CAD. What are your next steps?

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LiGhT_HawKs
Junior Member
24
08-08-2021, 05:13 PM
#4
I'm looking for the specific components you plan to use. Since you mentioned an Intel setup, could you clarify which CPU model or generation you're targeting?
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LiGhT_HawKs
08-08-2021, 05:13 PM #4

I'm looking for the specific components you plan to use. Since you mentioned an Intel setup, could you clarify which CPU model or generation you're targeting?

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Krono
Junior Member
48
08-29-2021, 12:24 AM
#5
Gaming setup and performance boosts for your RTX 3080 and 3900X.
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Krono
08-29-2021, 12:24 AM #5

Gaming setup and performance boosts for your RTX 3080 and 3900X.

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prader7
Junior Member
49
09-01-2021, 04:09 AM
#6
Here are the listings in a refreshed format:

- Asus ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING ATX AM4 Board – $238.50 (Vuugo)
- MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 – $229.50 (Vuugo)
- MSI B550-A PRO ATX AM4 – $179.99 (Newegg Canada)
- Gigabyte B550 AORUS PRO ATX AM4 – $224.00 (Newegg Canada)
- Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS ATX AM4 – $219.50 (Vuugo)
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prader7
09-01-2021, 04:09 AM #6

Here are the listings in a refreshed format:

- Asus ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING ATX AM4 Board – $238.50 (Vuugo)
- MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 – $229.50 (Vuugo)
- MSI B550-A PRO ATX AM4 – $179.99 (Newegg Canada)
- Gigabyte B550 AORUS PRO ATX AM4 – $224.00 (Newegg Canada)
- Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS ATX AM4 – $219.50 (Vuugo)

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zLeoZiin
Senior Member
503
09-01-2021, 06:53 AM
#7
X570 choices: Spoiler PCPartPicker part list items with pricing
Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS ATX AM4 board $219.50 (Vuugo)
Newegg Canada offers B550 options at $229.50 (Vuugo)
MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 $229.50 (Vuugo)
Gigabyte B550 AORUS PRO ATX AM4 $224.00 (Newegg Canada)
MSI B550-A PRO ATX AM4 $179.99 (Newegg Canada)
Asus TUF GAMING B550-PLUS ATX AM4 $199.00 (Canada Computers)
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zLeoZiin
09-01-2021, 06:53 AM #7

X570 choices: Spoiler PCPartPicker part list items with pricing
Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS ATX AM4 board $219.50 (Vuugo)
Newegg Canada offers B550 options at $229.50 (Vuugo)
MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 $229.50 (Vuugo)
Gigabyte B550 AORUS PRO ATX AM4 $224.00 (Newegg Canada)
MSI B550-A PRO ATX AM4 $179.99 (Newegg Canada)
Asus TUF GAMING B550-PLUS ATX AM4 $199.00 (Canada Computers)

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FatihKir
Member
50
09-01-2021, 12:21 PM
#8
B550 offers advantages over X570 depending on your needs.
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FatihKir
09-01-2021, 12:21 PM #8

B550 offers advantages over X570 depending on your needs.

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Bloodmate
Member
193
09-03-2021, 06:34 AM
#9
X570 lacks a 2.5 LAN because it was designed without that feature, possibly due to its intended use or manufacturing decisions.
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Bloodmate
09-03-2021, 06:34 AM #9

X570 lacks a 2.5 LAN because it was designed without that feature, possibly due to its intended use or manufacturing decisions.

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thehwk223
Member
169
09-03-2021, 12:46 PM
#10
The key distinction lies in x570's full-gen 4 compatibility versus b550's setup. The latter supports Gen 4 lanes for the wired CPU connections, while the wired chipset lanes remain Gen 3. Unless you require additional Gen 4 lanes, b550 offers equivalent performance.
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thehwk223
09-03-2021, 12:46 PM #10

The key distinction lies in x570's full-gen 4 compatibility versus b550's setup. The latter supports Gen 4 lanes for the wired CPU connections, while the wired chipset lanes remain Gen 3. Unless you require additional Gen 4 lanes, b550 offers equivalent performance.

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