Yes, the motherboard appears to be in good condition.
Yes, the motherboard appears to be in good condition.
You don't require a x570 motherboard for these processors. Suitable B550 boards work well with such CPUs without issues. The x570 chipset only provides PCI-E 4.0 lanes for your second M.2 slot and possibly a few extra SATA ports. The MSI model appears to cost around $270: https://www.amazon.com/MSI-X570S-Gaming-...09BYXFHLR/ Be aware of these points: 1. The four USB 3.1 Gen1 (5Gbps) ports are actually generated by a hub chip (AsMedia 1074), turning one high-speed port into four... so using all four at full speed can be problematic. 2. The three USB 2.0 ports (two headers each with two ports) are also managed by a hub controller (GL850G), splitting the bandwidth accordingly. This design makes the board seem more appealing. An alternative is the Gigabyte B550 Aorus Pro V2 for $210: https://www.amazon.com/B550-AORUS-PRO-V2...094NLW36Z/ You'll miss the third M.2 slot, the WiFi, and gain more USB 2.0 but fewer USB 3.0 ports (though overall more USB ports). The Wi-Fi is available separately for $10-15. Otherwise, the board features 12-phase VRM with 50A stages (MSI) or 75A stages (Gigabyte), which may be excessive for these CPUs. The USB 3 ports are genuine, but some rely on separate controllers. The Gigabyte board will also disable certain SATA ports when using the PCI-E X16 slot at the bottom... the second and third PCI-E X16 slots each receive four lanes from the chipset, and they lose SATA ports when M.2 connectors are used. For more details, see the images.
You're focusing on MC prices now. It still makes sense to compare both in-store and online offers. Occasionally, buying a board from Amazon and the CPU locally adds up, especially with bundle deals. If you're planning to get a 5900X, the ASUS B550-Plus TUF WiFi II is a solid choice at $185, fitting a USB card comfortably. However, considering alternatives might be worthwhile—Intel options like the 12700 and 12700K are cheaper by $50 and $20 respectively, and you can find a board with all your needs on the Z690 for around $200. The Gigabyte Z690 UD AX DDR4 is a great example, offering performance comparable to the 5900X in professional tasks while being quicker for single-threaded activities like gaming.
Fascinating! I also looked at my current motherboard (MSI B550 Gaming Edge WiFi) and noticed a small gap in the bottom slot. It seems there’s room for a USB hub if I choose the right one.