Ordering too much of a particular motherboard can lead to unnecessary expenses.
Ordering too much of a particular motherboard can lead to unnecessary expenses.
I was compiling a parts list that featured the Asrock b450m steel legend. The main issue is that due to the pandemic, it's hard to find it anywhere. Since I need this build quickly, I don’t want to wait for regular restocks. The cheapest I found in stock right now is $110 for a brand new one on eBay. I was ready to pay the full $110, but then I noticed the MSI B450 Tomahawk max has received many positive reviews and costs only $5 more, and it’s available at Best Buy. According to the forum members, what should I do? A) Hold off for restocks and buy it for $85–$95, B) Purchase it now for $110, or C) Spend an extra $5 on the Tomahawk max?
MSI B450-A, B450 Gaming Plus, and B450 TOMAHAWK MAX are among the top options compared to the legendary steels.
I noticed a big issue here—none of these boards come with two M.2 slots, unlike the one the legend mentioned. I’m thinking of using my old 128GB NVMe as the boot drive and a fresh 1TB NVMe for storage, making dual M.2 slots crucial. The main frustration is that the B450m Mortar Max meets all my needs: multiple M.2 ports, four DIMM slots, and an USB port. The only downside is it can’t be legally brought into America without importing.