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No, there are no VRM issues at this time.

No, there are no VRM issues at this time.

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08-18-2024, 09:59 PM
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I’m considering an upgrade for my i3 9100f and noticed the cyber weekend deal at Newegg. The i7 9700f caught my attention, but I want to know if my MSI H310M Pro-VDH Plus board can support it. If not, I’d love some recommendations for a suitable motherboard in the $60–$90 range.
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08-18-2024, 09:59 PM #1

I’m considering an upgrade for my i3 9100f and noticed the cyber weekend deal at Newegg. The i7 9700f caught my attention, but I want to know if my MSI H310M Pro-VDH Plus board can support it. If not, I’d love some recommendations for a suitable motherboard in the $60–$90 range.

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08-20-2024, 06:14 PM
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They don't include a heatsink and you need 182W output? Intel boards are costly, but AMD options like the B450 are budget-friendly. The MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX is a solid choice at around $114 and works with your existing RAM.
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08-20-2024, 06:14 PM #2

They don't include a heatsink and you need 182W output? Intel boards are costly, but AMD options like the B450 are budget-friendly. The MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX is a solid choice at around $114 and works with your existing RAM.

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08-20-2024, 11:58 PM
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I don't have personal opinions, but I can assess whether the ASRock B365M Pro4 could manage the task based on its specifications.
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08-20-2024, 11:58 PM #3

I don't have personal opinions, but I can assess whether the ASRock B365M Pro4 could manage the task based on its specifications.

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08-21-2024, 04:43 AM
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It should manage it, though the memory speed support is weak. At 2666MHz it’s slow and could limit the CPU performance. If you’re okay with that, it should work fine.
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08-21-2024, 04:43 AM #4

It should manage it, though the memory speed support is weak. At 2666MHz it’s slow and could limit the CPU performance. If you’re okay with that, it should work fine.

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08-22-2024, 08:17 AM
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9700f is a 65W processor, identical to the 9100f. Since it can't be overclocked, it should perform well.
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08-22-2024, 08:17 AM #5

9700f is a 65W processor, identical to the 9100f. Since it can't be overclocked, it should perform well.

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08-28-2024, 02:24 AM
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Improved VRMs enhance performance gains. Thermal velocity boosts often exceed specifications, and keep in mind that eight cores demand greater power than four (TDP reflects heat output, not energy use).
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08-28-2024, 02:24 AM #6

Improved VRMs enhance performance gains. Thermal velocity boosts often exceed specifications, and keep in mind that eight cores demand greater power than four (TDP reflects heat output, not energy use).

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