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Top pick for next-gen setup is a powerful motherboard paired with high-speed RAM.

Top pick for next-gen setup is a powerful motherboard paired with high-speed RAM.

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Beatress
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07-29-2022, 03:11 AM
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I'm setting up a new PC for 4K gaming. I'll install the i7-13700K and an AMD 7900X, aiming for DDR5 memory with a 7200MHz speed. I need recommendations on suitable motherboards. What are the top choices? How much gain can you get from a premium board versus a more affordable one? You mentioned the Asus ROG Strix Z790-F, which appears quite pricey—some boards exceed $500. Also, are upgrading to DDR4 still worthwhile given mixed benchmark results?
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Beatress
07-29-2022, 03:11 AM #1

I'm setting up a new PC for 4K gaming. I'll install the i7-13700K and an AMD 7900X, aiming for DDR5 memory with a 7200MHz speed. I need recommendations on suitable motherboards. What are the top choices? How much gain can you get from a premium board versus a more affordable one? You mentioned the Asus ROG Strix Z790-F, which appears quite pricey—some boards exceed $500. Also, are upgrading to DDR4 still worthwhile given mixed benchmark results?

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Kevsterito
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07-29-2022, 05:09 AM
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To achieve 7200MT/s DDR5, you should consider a Z790 or Z690 board with a two-DIMM setup (such as the Unify-X, Z690-I Strix, Z690 Tachyon, etc.). The Z790-A Pro can handle that speed and likely meets your requirements. There’s no significant performance gap compared to other options; the main advantages are extra features like improved POST codes, better rear IO, and enhanced PCIe x8 support. If you skip those extras, sticking with cheaper boards makes more sense.

In DDR5, performance plateaus around 6000-6400MT/s, offering a noticeable boost over lower speeds but not much beyond that. Prices for faster kits rise rapidly, so unless you plan heavy memory work, a mid-range board like the Z690 Force (around $300) provides solid value with similar speed and price.
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Kevsterito
07-29-2022, 05:09 AM #2

To achieve 7200MT/s DDR5, you should consider a Z790 or Z690 board with a two-DIMM setup (such as the Unify-X, Z690-I Strix, Z690 Tachyon, etc.). The Z790-A Pro can handle that speed and likely meets your requirements. There’s no significant performance gap compared to other options; the main advantages are extra features like improved POST codes, better rear IO, and enhanced PCIe x8 support. If you skip those extras, sticking with cheaper boards makes more sense.

In DDR5, performance plateaus around 6000-6400MT/s, offering a noticeable boost over lower speeds but not much beyond that. Prices for faster kits rise rapidly, so unless you plan heavy memory work, a mid-range board like the Z690 Force (around $300) provides solid value with similar speed and price.