F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Selecting a MATX motherboard for a 13600KF OC requires careful consideration of compatibility and performance needs.

Selecting a MATX motherboard for a 13600KF OC requires careful consideration of compatibility and performance needs.

Selecting a MATX motherboard for a 13600KF OC requires careful consideration of compatibility and performance needs.

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FULK300K
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09-28-2022, 08:54 PM
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I'm searching for an mATX motherboard that supports DDR5 and overclocking. I'll be using an i5 13600kf and have a few boards in mind: ASRock B760M PG Riptide LGA 1700 DDR5 Micro ATX, ASUS Prime Z790M-Plus LGA 1700 microATX. I'm not very experienced with overclocking but I understand the differences between these boards. Since the 13600k is unlocked, will it still only allow base clock overclocking like the Riptide board? The ASUS models are about 100 dollars more in Canada, so I prefer the more affordable option. There aren't many Z790 mATX options available, but if you have any suggestions, let me know. Thanks!
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FULK300K
09-28-2022, 08:54 PM #1

I'm searching for an mATX motherboard that supports DDR5 and overclocking. I'll be using an i5 13600kf and have a few boards in mind: ASRock B760M PG Riptide LGA 1700 DDR5 Micro ATX, ASUS Prime Z790M-Plus LGA 1700 microATX. I'm not very experienced with overclocking but I understand the differences between these boards. Since the 13600k is unlocked, will it still only allow base clock overclocking like the Riptide board? The ASUS models are about 100 dollars more in Canada, so I prefer the more affordable option. There aren't many Z790 mATX options available, but if you have any suggestions, let me know. Thanks!

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Zyu_UY
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10-03-2022, 07:44 AM
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^^^ The ASUS boards are reasonably priced, so you’ll mostly need the ASRock version. That shouldn’t be too big of a problem except for adjusting your RAM settings.
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Zyu_UY
10-03-2022, 07:44 AM #2

^^^ The ASUS boards are reasonably priced, so you’ll mostly need the ASRock version. That shouldn’t be too big of a problem except for adjusting your RAM settings.

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GarciaPRO
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10-03-2022, 09:05 AM
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Yes, you'd be limited with BCLK OC on the Riptide. I prefer having the Riptide in most cases, although OC might be a bit more bothersome there but at least it offers a better VRM and feature set for a much lower price. mATX isn't as widely available because it's not exactly a standard size—more like it falls into a niche category where extra PCB space is too costly.
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GarciaPRO
10-03-2022, 09:05 AM #3

Yes, you'd be limited with BCLK OC on the Riptide. I prefer having the Riptide in most cases, although OC might be a bit more bothersome there but at least it offers a better VRM and feature set for a much lower price. mATX isn't as widely available because it's not exactly a standard size—more like it falls into a niche category where extra PCB space is too costly.

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freakzPT_YT
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10-06-2022, 07:53 PM
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It might be worth reevaluating the mATX choice. You’ve heard it can get noisy and costly for cooling, but some mATX models promise ATX compatibility too. Maybe a smaller case with a regular board could work better.
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freakzPT_YT
10-06-2022, 07:53 PM #4

It might be worth reevaluating the mATX choice. You’ve heard it can get noisy and costly for cooling, but some mATX models promise ATX compatibility too. Maybe a smaller case with a regular board could work better.

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Kaan_Baba
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10-07-2022, 12:56 AM
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There are numerous compact models suitable for large form factors. A common example I know is the Lian Li O11 Dynamic Air Mini, which fits a standard ATX board while maintaining a comparable size to other mATX units. It doesn’t offer great comfort inside, but it should work without too much trouble. For a more compact option, you’d need to opt for a full ITX setup instead of an mATX machine.
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Kaan_Baba
10-07-2022, 12:56 AM #5

There are numerous compact models suitable for large form factors. A common example I know is the Lian Li O11 Dynamic Air Mini, which fits a standard ATX board while maintaining a comparable size to other mATX units. It doesn’t offer great comfort inside, but it should work without too much trouble. For a more compact option, you’d need to opt for a full ITX setup instead of an mATX machine.