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Z390 AORUS PRO or MASTER for Intel Core i5 9600KF

Z390 AORUS PRO or MASTER for Intel Core i5 9600KF

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Huzuni_
Junior Member
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09-30-2018, 06:43 PM
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You're facing a common dilemma when setting up your first gaming rig. It's great you're considering budget carefully. Choose the motherboard that best fits your processor's requirements while staying within your financial limits.
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Huzuni_
09-30-2018, 06:43 PM #1

You're facing a common dilemma when setting up your first gaming rig. It's great you're considering budget carefully. Choose the motherboard that best fits your processor's requirements while staying within your financial limits.

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Aiirr
Member
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10-01-2018, 02:41 AM
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If you haven't already bought the processor, I'd recommend skipping 8th and 9th gen i5s, in favor of waiting until Comet Lake's release, which dictates 6 core 12 threaded i5s, or get a Ryzen 5 3600 now. Assuming your mind cannot be changed on your processor selection, and those two boards are your only choices, I'd probably go with the Pro, and invest the savings into something else. Whether that be SSD, better peripherals, etc. In my opinion buying a high end motherboard for a confirmed dead end socket just doesn't make much sense to me personally, but that's just my opinion. If it were me, 3600 + B450 Tomahawk/Max is the ticket.
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Aiirr
10-01-2018, 02:41 AM #2

If you haven't already bought the processor, I'd recommend skipping 8th and 9th gen i5s, in favor of waiting until Comet Lake's release, which dictates 6 core 12 threaded i5s, or get a Ryzen 5 3600 now. Assuming your mind cannot be changed on your processor selection, and those two boards are your only choices, I'd probably go with the Pro, and invest the savings into something else. Whether that be SSD, better peripherals, etc. In my opinion buying a high end motherboard for a confirmed dead end socket just doesn't make much sense to me personally, but that's just my opinion. If it were me, 3600 + B450 Tomahawk/Max is the ticket.

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shelbywood99
Member
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10-04-2018, 03:20 AM
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No, I haven't made any purchases yet.
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shelbywood99
10-04-2018, 03:20 AM #3

No, I haven't made any purchases yet.

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maxence1701
Junior Member
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10-06-2018, 04:09 PM
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I haven't bought anything yet, just selecting items.
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maxence1701
10-06-2018, 04:09 PM #4

I haven't bought anything yet, just selecting items.

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Gn0meChild
Member
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10-06-2018, 07:36 PM
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If you haven't made a purchase yet, you might want to think about your choice between team red and team blue. Intel's latest products, particularly in the mid-range to budget range, haven't been very impressive. If you're committed to an Intel CPU, it might be wise to wait for their 7nm improvements. Alternatively, you could explore AMD's recent releases, which have shown strong value for money recently.
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Gn0meChild
10-06-2018, 07:36 PM #5

If you haven't made a purchase yet, you might want to think about your choice between team red and team blue. Intel's latest products, particularly in the mid-range to budget range, haven't been very impressive. If you're committed to an Intel CPU, it might be wise to wait for their 7nm improvements. Alternatively, you could explore AMD's recent releases, which have shown strong value for money recently.

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Lxxn2002
Member
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10-06-2018, 07:51 PM
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Do you have a financial plan in place? Are you repurposing parts from an earlier setup? Do you face any issues when choosing AMD? Investing wisely would mean saving more if Intel isn’t essential for you.
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Lxxn2002
10-06-2018, 07:51 PM #6

Do you have a financial plan in place? Are you repurposing parts from an earlier setup? Do you face any issues when choosing AMD? Investing wisely would mean saving more if Intel isn’t essential for you.

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KawiianMili
Posting Freak
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10-13-2018, 11:26 PM
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I own the graphics card and need to repurpose it, it's a Radeon Saphire RX580 with 8 gigabytes. I might look into AMD options.
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KawiianMili
10-13-2018, 11:26 PM #7

I own the graphics card and need to repurpose it, it's a Radeon Saphire RX580 with 8 gigabytes. I might look into AMD options.

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ninjaboy_1234
Member
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10-19-2018, 11:07 PM
#8
And the budget is under 800, I’m not sure what else I can offer... Haha!
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ninjaboy_1234
10-19-2018, 11:07 PM #8

And the budget is under 800, I’m not sure what else I can offer... Haha!

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AthenasLight
Posting Freak
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10-20-2018, 06:53 AM
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Yes, these components can work well together. The Ryzen 5 3600X pairs nicely with the X570 AORUS Elite and the high-speed DDR4 T-Force Xtreme Argb 4000, offering strong performance.
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AthenasLight
10-20-2018, 06:53 AM #9

Yes, these components can work well together. The Ryzen 5 3600X pairs nicely with the X570 AORUS Elite and the high-speed DDR4 T-Force Xtreme Argb 4000, offering strong performance.

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tobuscis7
Member
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10-20-2018, 09:21 AM
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Aim for 3600MHz or 3733MHz RAM for Ryzen. Be cautious, as exceeding 3733MHz may cause a latency issue. 3600X is a solid option if you need a budget-friendly choice.
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tobuscis7
10-20-2018, 09:21 AM #10

Aim for 3600MHz or 3733MHz RAM for Ryzen. Be cautious, as exceeding 3733MHz may cause a latency issue. 3600X is a solid option if you need a budget-friendly choice.