F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop This board has no major issues. It's a solid choice!

This board has no major issues. It's a solid choice!

This board has no major issues. It's a solid choice!

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Valkxz
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12-26-2022, 11:02 AM
#1
Hello, you're familiar with the fundamentals like sockets, PCIe, RAM, and version, but you're curious about what keeps these boards affordable. The $149.99 price tag on a Newegg listing with PCIe 5.0 and three M.2 slots likely comes from a budget model. Let me know if you'd like more details!
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Valkxz
12-26-2022, 11:02 AM #1

Hello, you're familiar with the fundamentals like sockets, PCIe, RAM, and version, but you're curious about what keeps these boards affordable. The $149.99 price tag on a Newegg listing with PCIe 5.0 and three M.2 slots likely comes from a budget model. Let me know if you'd like more details!

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Rounyx
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12-26-2022, 12:33 PM
#2
The VRM isn't particularly impressive, but as long as you don't attempt to run a 12900k without proper airflow, it should perform adequately. ASRock's BIOS tends to be the most straightforward, though I personally find it easy to use. This board offers all the essential functions without unnecessary extras—no IO coverage, no built-in lighting, and certain SATA ports might be turned off depending on the M.2 slot you choose. It's a solid choice for someone needing a mid-range system (around $600-1000 excluding a GPU). It doesn't feel like an ultra-budget option; it's more affordable compared to other B660/H670 boards.
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Rounyx
12-26-2022, 12:33 PM #2

The VRM isn't particularly impressive, but as long as you don't attempt to run a 12900k without proper airflow, it should perform adequately. ASRock's BIOS tends to be the most straightforward, though I personally find it easy to use. This board offers all the essential functions without unnecessary extras—no IO coverage, no built-in lighting, and certain SATA ports might be turned off depending on the M.2 slot you choose. It's a solid choice for someone needing a mid-range system (around $600-1000 excluding a GPU). It doesn't feel like an ultra-budget option; it's more affordable compared to other B660/H670 boards.