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Yes, the MSI Pro Z690-A is a solid choice for a motherboard.

Yes, the MSI Pro Z690-A is a solid choice for a motherboard.

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jayjay0424
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08-30-2022, 05:59 PM
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The shop provides decent deals on PC components, except for the 12600k which remains at its market price of $256.49. If I purchase it with a MSI Pro Z690-A motherboard ($245.89), the 12600k drops to $201.38, making the bundle worth $447.27 overall. Even with another motherboard like the ASUS TUF Gaming B660M Plus ($147.96), the total stays lower at $404.45 compared to the bundle. Choosing the 5600 ($160.25) and a B550M motherboard ($154.70) brings the CPU-mobo cost down to $314.95, which is even more economical. I’m curious about whether the MSI Pro Z690-A motherboard justifies its price difference.
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jayjay0424
08-30-2022, 05:59 PM #1

The shop provides decent deals on PC components, except for the 12600k which remains at its market price of $256.49. If I purchase it with a MSI Pro Z690-A motherboard ($245.89), the 12600k drops to $201.38, making the bundle worth $447.27 overall. Even with another motherboard like the ASUS TUF Gaming B660M Plus ($147.96), the total stays lower at $404.45 compared to the bundle. Choosing the 5600 ($160.25) and a B550M motherboard ($154.70) brings the CPU-mobo cost down to $314.95, which is even more economical. I’m curious about whether the MSI Pro Z690-A motherboard justifies its price difference.

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MPSTYLES
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09-05-2022, 09:32 AM
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The biggest benefit of the MSI board is its suitability for CPU overclocking. Switching to B660 isn’t a huge loss. However, if you’re in the US, Newegg offers appealing AM5 bundles, such as this one featuring an MSI Pro B650M-A and Ryzen 5 7600 for $325: https://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDeal...bo.4537101. Yes, you’ll need to upgrade to DDR5, but it will still be more affordable than the 12600K.
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MPSTYLES
09-05-2022, 09:32 AM #2

The biggest benefit of the MSI board is its suitability for CPU overclocking. Switching to B660 isn’t a huge loss. However, if you’re in the US, Newegg offers appealing AM5 bundles, such as this one featuring an MSI Pro B650M-A and Ryzen 5 7600 for $325: https://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDeal...bo.4537101. Yes, you’ll need to upgrade to DDR5, but it will still be more affordable than the 12600K.