Hey everyone, I just ordered a 9800X3D, and I'm a bit nervous about putting it in an ASRock motherboard. I've narrowed my choices down to two ITX options, and I'd love your input. Here are the links:
1. [ASUS ROG Strix B850-I Gaming WiFi Mini ITX Motherboard](https://www.overclockers.co.uk/asus-rog-strix-b850-i-gaming-wifi-socket-am5-ddr5-mini-itx-motherboard-mot-asu-03843.html)
2. [Gigabyte B850I AORUS Pro](https://www.scan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-b850i-aorus-pro)
The ASUS one is about £45 more, but I'm leaning towards the Gigabyte since I've heard mixed reviews. Some say their NVMe fan is really loud, which is concerning. What do you guys recommend?
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I think the Gigabyte is a solid choice! I haven't heard of any major issues with it. Just a heads up, motherboards typically don’t come with fans unless we're talking about very specific models. If the fan noise is a concern, maybe check reviews specifically about the NVMe fan. Also, I've heard that ASUS has had some warranty issues in the past. Just something to consider!
I believe the concern about noise comes from the NVMe fan on the Gigabyte. Some users mentioned it being quite loud.