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Top motherboard under £150 for an i7-12700.

Top motherboard under £150 for an i7-12700.

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cecedabro
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02-09-2022, 07:16 PM
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Hello, your PC build is on track for July. The B660 motherboard is indeed suited for i3 and i5 processors, so it should work well with your i7-12700. It’s a solid choice for that configuration.
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cecedabro
02-09-2022, 07:16 PM #1

Hello, your PC build is on track for July. The B660 motherboard is indeed suited for i3 and i5 processors, so it should work well with your i7-12700. It’s a solid choice for that configuration.

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Reepety
Senior Member
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02-10-2022, 10:04 AM
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b660 offers limited capabilities, but if you're not concerned about advanced features, a more costly board could work better for you.
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Reepety
02-10-2022, 10:04 AM #2

b660 offers limited capabilities, but if you're not concerned about advanced features, a more costly board could work better for you.

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bronzered
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02-10-2022, 10:44 AM
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A better board such as Z690 offers improved performance and stability. While overclocking is possible, it may not always be feasible with this CPU. The B660 model tends to deliver less power to the CPU, which can lead to bottlenecks in high-end processors. This insight helps clarify why some CPUs struggle under heavy loads.
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bronzered
02-10-2022, 10:44 AM #3

A better board such as Z690 offers improved performance and stability. While overclocking is possible, it may not always be feasible with this CPU. The B660 model tends to deliver less power to the CPU, which can lead to bottlenecks in high-end processors. This insight helps clarify why some CPUs struggle under heavy loads.

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wizarddrago123
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02-10-2022, 02:44 PM
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Whoever said otherwise is mistaken. The chipset describes the board’s capabilities; if a B-series model meets your needs and offers solid VRM, there’s no need to pay extra for a Z690. The B660 Gaming X works adequately, though it can be a bit tricky with memory overclocking—similar to the 12700, so it doesn’t really change much. It’s a board I’d consider recommending. The B660M-A Pro is another solid choice, often priced lower than the Gaming X, but it has poorer rear IO performance, which is something to keep in mind.
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wizarddrago123
02-10-2022, 02:44 PM #4

Whoever said otherwise is mistaken. The chipset describes the board’s capabilities; if a B-series model meets your needs and offers solid VRM, there’s no need to pay extra for a Z690. The B660 Gaming X works adequately, though it can be a bit tricky with memory overclocking—similar to the 12700, so it doesn’t really change much. It’s a board I’d consider recommending. The B660M-A Pro is another solid choice, often priced lower than the Gaming X, but it has poorer rear IO performance, which is something to keep in mind.

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hotrodbrandow
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02-12-2022, 07:02 PM
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B660 works just fine. It doesn’t offer any advantage over i3 or i5 chips compared to i7 or i9. The main distinctions lie in overclocking capability (which isn’t possible here) and the number of ports it supports. For instance, B660 can only handle one PCIe 5.0 slot at x16, whereas Z690 can split that into two x8 slots. Most users won’t notice a difference. Z690 typically provides more USB and SATA connections. The Gaming X variant of B660 is a solid choice and should meet your needs.
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hotrodbrandow
02-12-2022, 07:02 PM #5

B660 works just fine. It doesn’t offer any advantage over i3 or i5 chips compared to i7 or i9. The main distinctions lie in overclocking capability (which isn’t possible here) and the number of ports it supports. For instance, B660 can only handle one PCIe 5.0 slot at x16, whereas Z690 can split that into two x8 slots. Most users won’t notice a difference. Z690 typically provides more USB and SATA connections. The Gaming X variant of B660 is a solid choice and should meet your needs.

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ZaxonYT
Junior Member
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02-14-2022, 02:10 PM
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Thank you for your quick reply. As long as it works and includes argb headers, I don’t mind the features.
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ZaxonYT
02-14-2022, 02:10 PM #6

Thank you for your quick reply. As long as it works and includes argb headers, I don’t mind the features.

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endergirl08
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02-14-2022, 11:01 PM
#7
Thank you.
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endergirl08
02-14-2022, 11:01 PM #7

Thank you.

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Krzywy
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02-15-2022, 12:13 AM
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It seems they might have been focusing on aligning budgets rather than addressing a technical issue.
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Krzywy
02-15-2022, 12:13 AM #8

It seems they might have been focusing on aligning budgets rather than addressing a technical issue.

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Jarzzermann
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02-15-2022, 04:29 AM
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Regarding the MSI PRO B660-A, it looks like a solid option for your ATX setup. You can find it for around £140.
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Jarzzermann
02-15-2022, 04:29 AM #9

Regarding the MSI PRO B660-A, it looks like a solid option for your ATX setup. You can find it for around £140.

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Pluu
Junior Member
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02-15-2022, 08:10 AM
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The same motherboard is available with an additional PCIe port. It's a solid build, and unless it costs much more than standard mATX models, I'd choose this one.
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Pluu
02-15-2022, 08:10 AM #10

The same motherboard is available with an additional PCIe port. It's a solid build, and unless it costs much more than standard mATX models, I'd choose this one.