F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Received a B450-F but noticed X470 is just a bit more expensive.

Received a B450-F but noticed X470 is just a bit more expensive.

Received a B450-F but noticed X470 is just a bit more expensive.

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Lorddoom139
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08-01-2018, 09:15 PM
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You ordered the B450-F and found a newer model, the X470, which seems like a smart upgrade. The site you checked suggests it’s only a slight cost difference, so performance gains aren’t huge. Reliability-wise, the X470 is generally considered more stable and future-proof. Regarding your question about the B450 box—yes, it wasn’t sealed with tape, but it was still protected in a wrap, indicating it wasn’t refurbished.
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08-01-2018, 09:15 PM #1

You ordered the B450-F and found a newer model, the X470, which seems like a smart upgrade. The site you checked suggests it’s only a slight cost difference, so performance gains aren’t huge. Reliability-wise, the X470 is generally considered more stable and future-proof. Regarding your question about the B450 box—yes, it wasn’t sealed with tape, but it was still protected in a wrap, indicating it wasn’t refurbished.

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08-01-2018, 09:33 PM
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The design includes additional power phases, yet its overall feature set remains quite comparable. Are you considering a significant boost in clock speed? Which CPU model are you thinking about? Asus boards tend to be on the pricier side (with a few X570 options currently), so are these your only choices?
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08-01-2018, 09:33 PM #2

The design includes additional power phases, yet its overall feature set remains quite comparable. Are you considering a significant boost in clock speed? Which CPU model are you thinking about? Asus boards tend to be on the pricier side (with a few X570 options currently), so are these your only choices?

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08-03-2018, 08:43 AM
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Arem117
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08-05-2018, 04:18 AM
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This Msi B450 Tomahawk Max board is an excellent option, I’d choose it for building the system right away.
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Arem117
08-05-2018, 04:18 AM #4

This Msi B450 Tomahawk Max board is an excellent option, I’d choose it for building the system right away.

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XxAlenxX
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08-11-2018, 07:49 AM
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It's interesting you've noticed positive feedback about it—seemingly well-regarded across multiple sources.
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XxAlenxX
08-11-2018, 07:49 AM #5

It's interesting you've noticed positive feedback about it—seemingly well-regarded across multiple sources.

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08-13-2018, 02:44 AM
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Usually most folks here will give this board a thumbs up (the other one is unclear on the topic)
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jesus_xus
08-13-2018, 02:44 AM #6

Usually most folks here will give this board a thumbs up (the other one is unclear on the topic)

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binqiu9999
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08-16-2018, 01:41 AM
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The chipset isn't crucial. Look at my signature for the motherboard tier list—it's what really counts.
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binqiu9999
08-16-2018, 01:41 AM #7

The chipset isn't crucial. Look at my signature for the motherboard tier list—it's what really counts.

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08-17-2018, 02:15 AM
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It's also a great option at a lower price.
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xX_pgmdu92_Xx
08-17-2018, 02:15 AM #8

It's also a great option at a lower price.

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