The Ryzen 9 motherboard supports this processor.
The Ryzen 9 motherboard supports this processor.
Hello. You're considering the Ryzen 3900X and need a motherboard choice between Crosshair Hero VIII WiFi and MSI Meg Ace. The price gap is around 100 euros, with the Hero being slightly more expensive. What’s best depends on your needs—consider performance requirements and budget. Any advice?
Consider your planned purpose for the system after it's built. Will it be used regularly, for gaming, or for extensive customization? Apart from heavy modifications, the MEG usually covers most needs well. The crosshair likely meets your requirements and even exceeds them, while the MEG remains affordable enough to handle 3900x smoothly. Compare their features based on what you need, and choose the one that fits best. If it matches your expectations, go for it; otherwise, the crosshair is a better fit for pushing ambitious builds. Make sure the choice aligns with your requirements since it's yours once purchased.
I’d choose the MSI Meg Ace because it’s the only option I can think of. The main points are the crosshair supports 8 SATA ports while the Meg Ace has 4, and the Meg Ace includes 3x M.2 ports—though that difference might matter to some. Overall, they provide similar specs, so go with the Meg Ace.
there is an MSI Meg Ace Z390 model worth investigating. If it matches, it won’t run on Ryzen. The ROG variant comes with additional features. The main concern is whether you value those extra components. MSI Meg: - Possibly limited support for Vega Apus. You’re not concerned (right?) - Provides 4 SATA6 ports versus 8 (what ports do you require?) - Includes 1 E key (filled with a WiFi card) and 2 M.2 slots. ROG seems to offer 3 M.2 slots, but only one USB 3 port. It has a standard audio chipset instead of the ROG version (how important is that?) - Features just one high-speed LAN chip rather than separate high and low speeds - Supports PS/2, USB 2 and USB 3; ROG uses all USB 3 - More onboard USB ports, but they’re usually older. - Offers fewer “other options”—check the links for details: https://www.newegg.com/msi-meg-x570-ace/...6813144259 and https://www.newegg.com/asus-rog-crosshai...6813119109