I'm building my first PC and I'm trying to decide on the best motherboard for the 9800X3D processor. Right now, I'm considering the B650M and B850M options. However, I've heard that the B850M doesn't provide a significant improvement over the B650M. If you have any other motherboard suggestions that would work well with the 9800X3D, please share! Thanks!
3 Answers
You don’t need to go overboard with your budget; spending more than $200 isn't necessary. Just make sure the motherboard meets your requirements. I recommend checking out the MSI B650 GAMING PLUS or the Gigabyte B650 EAGLE AX. If you're leaning towards the B850, the Gigabyte B850 GAMING X is a solid choice too!
For the 9800X3D, you want a motherboard that can handle at least 160W for sustained performance without overheating the VRMs. So, consider that in your choice! The other features depend on what you specifically need for your build.
I’d steer clear of ASRock right now since they have some ongoing reliability issues. Better to stick with the more reputable brands that you can trust!
Out of those three, which one do you think is the best overall? And which one is likely to last longest?