Seeking insights from a motherboard expert.
Seeking insights from a motherboard expert.
You're considering the X570 for its extra PCIe lanes. Decide whether to wait for the refresh board or buy a premium board now. The Asus Crosshair VIII Hero seems like a solid choice. Let me know if you need more details!
It's uncommon to require a $400 board when a $150 board suffices for all its functions.
I have multiple questions about the CPU, the purpose of the extra PCIe 4.0 lanes, and the intended use cases for this setup.
The X570 rumor seems outdated with no new developments, so it's unlikely we'll ever see it replacing AM4 for the next generation of CPUs. The B550 offers 20 lanes of PCIe 4.0 and fits both mid-range and high-end builds. Unless you're running a large number of PCIe cards, the X570 may not be necessary.
It's not just a rumor—X570S boards are arriving. That’s the confirmed update. Still, you probably won’t need them. They no longer include chipset fans, which isn’t a game-changer. The board supports 20 lanes, but only 16 are dedicated to your GPU. There’s one M.2 slot with PCIe 4.0, which should work well for most setups. If you require additional high-speed storage drives, the X570 remains the best choice. I’m not even sure what you mean by the number of PCIe cards—those details don’t affect anything.
I possess a 5950x board paired with two Samsung Pro 980 Gen 4 units. The setup includes two 2x16 Good Night Corsair LX 3600 CL18 air coolers.
Confirmed through insiders. No retail listings, no official statements—just leaks. The X570 offers double the bandwidth down the chipset compared to the B550. There are components you won’t see but must include on $250–300 boards. The X570-E delivers roughly 95% of what the Crosshair provides.
Both ASRock and MSI have confirmed the X570S boards are available. ASRock even provides a dedicated product page. Want to revisit this or accept what you've heard? Here are the links:
https://www.asrock.com/MB/AMD/X570S PG Riptide/index.asp
https://www.google.com/amp/s/wccftech.co...oards/amp/