Top choice for Z490 builder motherboards.
Top choice for Z490 builder motherboards.
Hey there, I'm setting up a workstation for video editing and rendering using an i9-10900K CPU. This build is all about video, photo editing, and programming—not gaming. While I understand there are superior AMD options, I'm committed to using the i9-10900K for specific reasons. Choosing a motherboard is tricky, but I'm leaning toward the Gigabyte Z490 Vision D after considering the ASUS ProArt Z490 Creator. For this setup, I'm looking for a reliable Z490 board that fits well with my i9-10900K. The rest of the components are already decided: CPU, RAM, GPU, power supply, and networking gear. Thanks for the insights!
Hey @Electronics Wizardy , here is my rest of the build: CPU: i9-10900K RAM: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 3200 GPU: AMD Radeon VII PSU: 1200 Watts Cooler: NZXT x73 WiFi & Bluetooth: Fenvi T919 Card Yes, I plan to overclock to get every ounce of i9 K version.
Aim for a 5.2 GHz boost and ensure maximum performance for demanding video editing and rendering tasks. You’ll run heavy software across different operating systems, with a few USB ports sufficient. TB3 ports are required, and your Cosmos C700M case includes a USB-C port.
Is this a hackintosh? If yes, how familiar are you with hackintosh techniques? New hardware tends to be challenging. ALo, if you're aiming for a reliable fast OS X setup, opting for a regular Mac is better—there are many unusual problems with hackintosh setups.
I favor the Asus board mainly due to concerns about power delivery temperatures on the Vision D. It also includes a 10G LAN card and 2.5G onboard, whereas the Vision D only offers 2.5G onboard. I’m not claiming ProArt is perfect in all areas, but I don’t see any support for additional power to the PCIe slots when the Vision D has a PCIe 6pin. Running more GPUs could risk damaging the ATX 24pin’s 12V wires since there’s no extra protection. This isn’t about the single GPU setup, but a point to keep in mind.
It will be a dual boot setup. The main reasons I’m hesitant to purchase a Mac right now are: 1) They’re transitioning to ARM, and support could end within five years. 2) Many opt for Hackintosh due to thermal throttling limiting performance from standard cooling; 3) Dual boot offers flexibility and upgrade potential; 4) The only Mac Pro model I can afford is outside my budget and would never be considered as it will become unsupported in five years.
The five-year period seems short. Where did you find that figure? Apple usually backs up for seven years with OS updates and around ten for security patches. You also benefit from features like T2 chips that speed up video encoding on Macs. For a reliable Mac, just consider getting one right now—it has solid hardware.
I’m choosing the lowest option and Apple has a history of reducing support recently. I won’t invest $19,000 in something that will soon be replaced and will definitely face issues as it’s a major OS update. In short, I’ve decided now and won’t go for any Apple workstation until they fix everything.