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Searching for a solid AM5 motherboard option.

Searching for a solid AM5 motherboard option.

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CrimsonGuard34
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06-15-2022, 07:55 AM
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Checking the MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk Wi-Fi board for your Ryzen 7600X at £199. It looks solid, but there are cheaper options available if you're looking to save money.
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CrimsonGuard34
06-15-2022, 07:55 AM #1

Checking the MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk Wi-Fi board for your Ryzen 7600X at £199. It looks solid, but there are cheaper options available if you're looking to save money.

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FireBrand2000
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06-15-2022, 08:10 PM
#2
It's hard to spot a poor choice, really. It depends on what you're looking for. For instance, everything here is more affordable and includes the features you need.
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FireBrand2000
06-15-2022, 08:10 PM #2

It's hard to spot a poor choice, really. It depends on what you're looking for. For instance, everything here is more affordable and includes the features you need.

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LucasCraft_S2
Junior Member
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06-16-2022, 03:51 AM
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It's okay. I'm not sure how it would look in 2:1 mode since it's just a 6-layer board compared to the 8 layers others are priced against—more layers usually mean more overclocking potential. If you're mainly using 6000 CL30/32 like most users do with Ryzen, it should work fine. I'd likely replace it with the Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX; it's the same price but offers an 8-layer board with a slightly better feature set. Either choice won't be a mistake.
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LucasCraft_S2
06-16-2022, 03:51 AM #3

It's okay. I'm not sure how it would look in 2:1 mode since it's just a 6-layer board compared to the 8 layers others are priced against—more layers usually mean more overclocking potential. If you're mainly using 6000 CL30/32 like most users do with Ryzen, it should work fine. I'd likely replace it with the Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX; it's the same price but offers an 8-layer board with a slightly better feature set. Either choice won't be a mistake.

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CatBuggz
Member
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06-16-2022, 12:50 PM
#4
The main concerns are avoiding PG Riptide and M-K. Elsewhere, it's open to play.
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CatBuggz
06-16-2022, 12:50 PM #4

The main concerns are avoiding PG Riptide and M-K. Elsewhere, it's open to play.

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Zendaur
Junior Member
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06-23-2022, 08:08 PM
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Why?
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Zendaur
06-23-2022, 08:08 PM #5

Why?

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chaospony
Member
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06-23-2022, 08:14 PM
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The mATX model shows marginally poorer performance compared to the full ATX version, with only a slight increase in cost in most regions (in which case think about alternative mATX boards). The M-K lacks sufficient cooling for the VRM. Both tests were conducted in the Hardware Unboxed video.
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chaospony
06-23-2022, 08:14 PM #6

The mATX model shows marginally poorer performance compared to the full ATX version, with only a slight increase in cost in most regions (in which case think about alternative mATX boards). The M-K lacks sufficient cooling for the VRM. Both tests were conducted in the Hardware Unboxed video.