F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Selecting a motherboard and PCI-E 5.0 interface are key decisions for performance.

Selecting a motherboard and PCI-E 5.0 interface are key decisions for performance.

Selecting a motherboard and PCI-E 5.0 interface are key decisions for performance.

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SimonPlays_MC
Junior Member
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12-19-2022, 01:09 PM
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Hi, you're considering a PC upgrade to an 8th-gen Intel AMD build with a 2nd gen 5 M.2 SSD. You're evaluating the ASUS Strix X870-A versus the MSI X870-e Edge for a white build. The ASUS changes the PCIe slot configuration when using two 2nd gen 5 SSDs, while the MSI board may require you to remove the USB-C 40GB ports on the back. Based on your needs, which option would suit you better? You mentioned you're unsure if the 2nd gen 5 performance will significantly affect things yet, and you're curious about the practical use of USB-C 40GB ports. Let me know!
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SimonPlays_MC
12-19-2022, 01:09 PM #1

Hi, you're considering a PC upgrade to an 8th-gen Intel AMD build with a 2nd gen 5 M.2 SSD. You're evaluating the ASUS Strix X870-A versus the MSI X870-e Edge for a white build. The ASUS changes the PCIe slot configuration when using two 2nd gen 5 SSDs, while the MSI board may require you to remove the USB-C 40GB ports on the back. Based on your needs, which option would suit you better? You mentioned you're unsure if the 2nd gen 5 performance will significantly affect things yet, and you're curious about the practical use of USB-C 40GB ports. Let me know!

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TheYoshGamer
Junior Member
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01-04-2023, 02:30 AM
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You could switch to MSI B850 Ti Edge and problem solved (2x PCI-E 5.0 M.2 available), because no USB4? To answer your question, if you don't know what use you have for the USB4 ports then the MSI's config is superior. The performance impact from 8 lane operation is small, but it is there, whereas an empty USB port has zero performance impact.
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TheYoshGamer
01-04-2023, 02:30 AM #2

You could switch to MSI B850 Ti Edge and problem solved (2x PCI-E 5.0 M.2 available), because no USB4? To answer your question, if you don't know what use you have for the USB4 ports then the MSI's config is superior. The performance impact from 8 lane operation is small, but it is there, whereas an empty USB port has zero performance impact.

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JGood456
Member
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01-08-2023, 04:07 PM
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I wasn't aware of the MSI B850, so I'll take a look. I was considering the ASUS mainly since everything I own is from them, but now I want to maximize performance with better parts.
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JGood456
01-08-2023, 04:07 PM #3

I wasn't aware of the MSI B850, so I'll take a look. I was considering the ASUS mainly since everything I own is from them, but now I want to maximize performance with better parts.

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iDoNotEvenLift
Posting Freak
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01-10-2023, 08:05 AM
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This would likely match the ASUS B850, which also features a whiteboard. You're right about the Gen 5 M.2 being present, while the others are Gen 4.
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iDoNotEvenLift
01-10-2023, 08:05 AM #4

This would likely match the ASUS B850, which also features a whiteboard. You're right about the Gen 5 M.2 being present, while the others are Gen 4.