Solving X299 AORUS MASTER against Strix X299-E for gaming overclocking on i9-9940X
Solving X299 AORUS MASTER against Strix X299-E for gaming overclocking on i9-9940X
In a few days I’ll be purchasing the components for my new PC build and I’m uncertain which motherboard to choose. While I favor the ASUS model for its appearance and brand loyalty, I haven’t used Gigabyte before but I’ve heard the AORUS MASTER is superior for overclocking. My aim is to achieve a single-core i9-9940X running at 4.8 GHz (if that’s feasible). I’m currently using a Corsair H150i Pro AIO cooler and don’t want to clean out a custom loop, even though I know I’m being lazy. Does anyone know if the VRM heatspreader differences between the AORUS MASTER and the STRIX X299-E GAMING are significant enough to influence my decision?
I wouldn't be concerned about any VRM since these motherboards are built to handle the 18-core performance, so you should be just fine with any board. Running at 4.8 across all cores would work well if you add some fans on top of the case to improve airflow.
I wouldn't be concerned about any VRM since these motherboards are built to handle the 18-core performance, so you should be just fine with any board. Running at 4.8 across all cores would work well if you add some fans on top of the case to improve airflow.