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The R7 2700 works well on a mid-range motherboard like the ASUS TUF Gaming or MSI MEG.

The R7 2700 works well on a mid-range motherboard like the ASUS TUF Gaming or MSI MEG.

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CatBuggz
Member
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09-19-2018, 02:06 PM
#1
Looking for a motherboard with strong overclocking potential. I'm aiming for something that balances quality and future upgrades, especially for my 2700 processor. I want options that let me move to Ryzen 4000 series without hassle, but I'm mindful of costs since I'm not in the US. Prices on Amazon might be higher, so I'll stick to what's available globally.
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CatBuggz
09-19-2018, 02:06 PM #1

Looking for a motherboard with strong overclocking potential. I'm aiming for something that balances quality and future upgrades, especially for my 2700 processor. I want options that let me move to Ryzen 4000 series without hassle, but I'm mindful of costs since I'm not in the US. Prices on Amazon might be higher, so I'll stick to what's available globally.

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Ender_kat22
Member
171
09-19-2018, 05:01 PM
#2
The pro HDV is fine too.
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Ender_kat22
09-19-2018, 05:01 PM #2

The pro HDV is fine too.

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quasqua
Junior Member
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09-19-2018, 08:52 PM
#3
It seems it's time to explore a lot of Buildzoid content.
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quasqua
09-19-2018, 08:52 PM #3

It seems it's time to explore a lot of Buildzoid content.

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misiek93
Member
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09-20-2018, 03:50 AM
#4
Skip the gigabyte boards altogether—they’ve had reliability problems with their dual bios. MSI is widely recommended by users.
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misiek93
09-20-2018, 03:50 AM #4

Skip the gigabyte boards altogether—they’ve had reliability problems with their dual bios. MSI is widely recommended by users.

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strikes2pk
Member
71
09-20-2018, 07:56 AM
#5
I've seen it too, still puzzled.
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strikes2pk
09-20-2018, 07:56 AM #5

I've seen it too, still puzzled.

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LilStege
Member
205
09-20-2018, 08:26 AM
#6
Considering your priority is stable power delivery, weigh the MSI B450 Gaming Plus MAX against the B450 Pro VDH. The latter offers better power management, which aligns with your main concern.
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LilStege
09-20-2018, 08:26 AM #6

Considering your priority is stable power delivery, weigh the MSI B450 Gaming Plus MAX against the B450 Pro VDH. The latter offers better power management, which aligns with your main concern.

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JustCallMeLP
Junior Member
38
09-27-2018, 05:53 PM
#7
I've noticed many videos featuring the B450 Gaming Plus Max; however, if you push a bit further, the B450 Tomahawk Max seems to be a better option.
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JustCallMeLP
09-27-2018, 05:53 PM #7

I've noticed many videos featuring the B450 Gaming Plus Max; however, if you push a bit further, the B450 Tomahawk Max seems to be a better option.

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Nashiko57
Senior Member
485
10-01-2018, 08:37 PM
#8
I recall someone mentioning that all MSI B450 boards shared the same VRM, with variations coming from other features. I’m not sure if that was accurate or what those differences were. Figuring out the VRM is actually quite straightforward on motherboards. There are several compartments on the left and top near the CPU socket—count them all. The most reliable source for motherboard details is a creator named buildzoid, who often posts informative videos.
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Nashiko57
10-01-2018, 08:37 PM #8

I recall someone mentioning that all MSI B450 boards shared the same VRM, with variations coming from other features. I’m not sure if that was accurate or what those differences were. Figuring out the VRM is actually quite straightforward on motherboards. There are several compartments on the left and top near the CPU socket—count them all. The most reliable source for motherboard details is a creator named buildzoid, who often posts informative videos.