Which Motherboard should i buy?

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12-29-2018, 07:02 AM

I’m thinking about purchasing an I9-9900K and need a suitable motherboard. I’m trying to choose among these options: the one from Amazon, the GIGABYTE Z390-AORUS, and the MSI MEG Z390. Since you mainly play games on your PC, focus on compatibility and gaming performance.

volcanix1000

12-29-2018, 07:02 AM #1

lorisgia83
Junior Member

01-02-2019, 03:33 PM

Simply the Aorus Master when you have the means

lorisgia83

01-02-2019, 03:33 PM #2

Simply the Aorus Master when you have the means

arty2005
Member

212

01-03-2019, 05:03 AM

it’s understandable, but the BIOS can be unreliable. you’re focusing on a single or limited overclock attempt, which reduces the risk of long-term damage.

arty2005

01-03-2019, 05:03 AM #3

it’s understandable, but the BIOS can be unreliable. you’re focusing on a single or limited overclock attempt, which reduces the risk of long-term damage.

hockeyole
Junior Member

01-03-2019, 07:56 AM

Yes, Threadripper motherboards are compatible with EPYC CPUs.

hockeyole

01-03-2019, 07:56 AM #4

Yes, Threadripper motherboards are compatible with EPYC CPUs.

nvrulez14
Junior Member

01-04-2019, 09:38 AM

Not the MSI file.

nvrulez14

01-04-2019, 09:38 AM #5

Not the MSI file.

ctobin8
Member

195

01-08-2019, 10:54 AM

Hey there! Let's keep it light. What's up?

ctobin8

01-08-2019, 10:54 AM #6

Hey there! Let's keep it light. What's up?

Sonynja
Junior Member

01-08-2019, 12:38 PM

Sure, I'm happy to clarify. Let me explain why this might be helpful.

Sonynja

01-08-2019, 12:38 PM #7

Sure, I'm happy to clarify. Let me explain why this might be helpful.

ZeusTrucker
Member

221

01-09-2019, 12:00 AM

Sure, that board is solid. The Aorus Master remains superior, but the MSI is still a solid choice. I wonder why you have such a strong dislike for MSI.

ZeusTrucker

01-09-2019, 12:00 AM #8

Sure, that board is solid. The Aorus Master remains superior, but the MSI is still a solid choice. I wonder why you have such a strong dislike for MSI.

IchZocke
Member

139

01-10-2019, 01:19 AM

I've tested several Ryzen systems and my current Intel board isn't working. All MSI parts seem unreliable too. They don't do well as a manufacturer for motherboards, and I won't suggest any of their boards again. There are definitely better alternatives available.

IchZocke

01-10-2019, 01:19 AM #9