F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop No mobo specifically listed for 13600KF is available in the current listings.

No mobo specifically listed for 13600KF is available in the current listings.

No mobo specifically listed for 13600KF is available in the current listings.

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Oxidian_LP
Member
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02-27-2023, 06:43 AM
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You're weighing options for your i5 13600KF CPU. The Z790, Z690, and B760 mobos each offer different balances of cost and performance. Given your needs—gaming with light video editing—you might find the extra $80 worth it if you prioritize stability and future-proofing. Your setup already has solid specs: 32GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD, which should handle both tasks well. Consider checking recent reviews and benchmarks to see if any of these models deliver noticeable gains in your use case. Your advice is appreciated!
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Oxidian_LP
02-27-2023, 06:43 AM #1

You're weighing options for your i5 13600KF CPU. The Z790, Z690, and B760 mobos each offer different balances of cost and performance. Given your needs—gaming with light video editing—you might find the extra $80 worth it if you prioritize stability and future-proofing. Your setup already has solid specs: 32GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD, which should handle both tasks well. Consider checking recent reviews and benchmarks to see if any of these models deliver noticeable gains in your use case. Your advice is appreciated!

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Saintrow9345
Member
213
02-28-2023, 04:45 AM
#2
Based on your priorities, CPU overclocking won’t significantly boost FPS for the i5-13600KF. For cost savings, it’s better to use a standard motherboard without overclocking the CPU. Among three Raptor Lake variants, only the Z790 supports CPU overclocking, while the Z690 provides more lanes for the chipset but offers no noticeable FPS gain over B760. I suggest going with the B760 model. Make sure your chosen board can handle RAM speeds up to 6400MHz; some budget options only support 5600MHz.
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Saintrow9345
02-28-2023, 04:45 AM #2

Based on your priorities, CPU overclocking won’t significantly boost FPS for the i5-13600KF. For cost savings, it’s better to use a standard motherboard without overclocking the CPU. Among three Raptor Lake variants, only the Z790 supports CPU overclocking, while the Z690 provides more lanes for the chipset but offers no noticeable FPS gain over B760. I suggest going with the B760 model. Make sure your chosen board can handle RAM speeds up to 6400MHz; some budget options only support 5600MHz.

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thorpops12
Member
244
02-28-2023, 05:05 AM
#3
The MSI B760 Gaming Plus is compatible with speeds up to 6800MHz and is priced around 160 USD. It appears to be a solid choice for high-performance builds.
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thorpops12
02-28-2023, 05:05 AM #3

The MSI B760 Gaming Plus is compatible with speeds up to 6800MHz and is priced around 160 USD. It appears to be a solid choice for high-performance builds.

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Myth_Cat
Junior Member
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02-28-2023, 05:36 AM
#4
Yes, for the Intel platform MSI stands out strongly against the competition, particularly in stress testing and CPU cooling. The main drawback (a minor concern) is its limited NVME slots and the presence of only one heatsink for those slots, whereas other brands like Gigabyte Aorus offer three slots with separate heatsinks. For heatsinks, aftermarket options are straightforward and affordable, though you can get away without them if you use another slot for storage. Overall, the MSI B760 Gaming Plus is a solid pick without unnecessary features.
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Myth_Cat
02-28-2023, 05:36 AM #4

Yes, for the Intel platform MSI stands out strongly against the competition, particularly in stress testing and CPU cooling. The main drawback (a minor concern) is its limited NVME slots and the presence of only one heatsink for those slots, whereas other brands like Gigabyte Aorus offer three slots with separate heatsinks. For heatsinks, aftermarket options are straightforward and affordable, though you can get away without them if you use another slot for storage. Overall, the MSI B760 Gaming Plus is a solid pick without unnecessary features.