Top motherboards for Intel processors
Top motherboards for Intel processors
Hello, I'm thinking about assembling a new Intel PC. It's been a while since I built one, and I'm not familiar with Intel's chipset options. I'm seeking suggestions for a high-end motherboard that supports the latest Intel CPUs. Since I'm used to budget builds, I usually choose AMD, but now I have a bigger budget of around 1500-1700 for the whole tower. I'd really like something from ASUS—this is my first post. I need NVMe M.2 support, at least one USB 3.2 Type-C with DDR4 3200 speed, Thunderbolt 4 compatibility, visible post codes on the board, and maybe some RGB lighting. If possible, I'd appreciate any recommendations or tips. I work 60 to 70 hours a week, so I'm usually too tired for in-depth research right now. If anyone has good advice, I'd really value it!
No specific reason provided. Just a note on why someone might avoid a Ryzen CPU.
PCPartPicker list of components: CPU Intel Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8-core ($484.99 on Amazon), cooler Dark Rock Pro 4 50.5 CFM ($88.99 on SuperBiiz), motherboard Asus TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING (WI-FI) ATX LGA1151 ($166 on Amazon), RAM Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2x8 GB) DDR4-3600 ($134.99 on Newegg), storage Samsung 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 NVMe ($89.99 on Amazon), graphics card PowerColor Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB Red Dragon ($409.99 on Amazon), case NZXT H510 ATX mid tower ($69.98 on Amazon), power supply Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze ($69.88 on OutletPC). Overall cost around $1514.81 including shipping and taxes. Created by PCPartPicker on 2019-10-27 12:43 EDT-0400
Noted, Thunderbolt remains underutilized even on Intel boards. It seems like it might be overlooked or not widely adopted. Could be due to limited demand or lack of interest.