Hey everyone, I'm looking for some solid recommendations for a high-end motherboard to pair with my components. Here's what I have:
- **CPU**: i9 13900k
- **RAM**: 64GB DDR4 (CORSAIR VENGEANCE LPX DDR4 RAM 64GB (2x32GB) 3200MHz)
- **Storage**: 3 x 1TB SSD (1TB Western Digital Black SN850X with Heatsink M.2 2280 PCI Express 4.0 x4 NVMe Solid State Drive)
- **Graphics Card**: RTX 3070 Eagle OC 8GB
I was considering the ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A as a good choice. My current motherboard is an MSI PRO Z690-A, and I just realized it's not compatible with my CPU! I suspect that might be causing the computer to go black every few months. I've taken it to the shop multiple times, but they couldn't find the issue. Any suggestions? Thanks!
4 Answers
The ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A is a solid choice for your setup. Consider also the Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX or the MSI Z790 Tomahawk; both have great VRMs and overall stability. Don’t forget to update the BIOS after you install it to avoid any future issues!
Have you heard about the reliability issues with Intel's 13th and 14th generation CPUs? They've had a reputation for failing, so that might be why your setup is acting up. I'd look into that if I were you.
Actually, the MSI PRO Z690-A is compatible with your i9 13900k. If it wasn't, your PC wouldn't even boot. You might want to check other components because the issue is likely elsewhere.
Oh, I thought it wasn’t compatible since I read that it's only for 12th Gen. I was hoping that was the problem since my PC keeps going black!
Before you jump to conclusions about needing a new motherboard, make sure to check your BIOS version and see if any updates are available. Higher power CPUs from the newer generations were known to fail, but you can monitor the temperatures and drivers too, especially the GPU ones that might be causing the blackouts.
Thanks for the tips! Is there a way to check if the CPU is damaged? Do you think the PC shop would be able to help with that?
No, I hadn’t! That sounds worrying. I just read some comments about them failing, and now I'm worried.