Hey everyone! I'm building my first gaming PC and could really use your help picking a motherboard. I've done some research and the MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI caught my eye because it had solid reviews, but I've heard some mixed opinions about MSI in general. Is this a good choice, or should I be looking at something else? Also, if you have any better suggestions for my overall build, I'd love to hear them! I plan to use it mainly for gaming and also to try out Blender. Oh, and by the way, I got a warning regarding the BIOS version needed for the MSI model I'm considering—just wanted to throw that in there. Thanks a bunch!
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The B650 Tomahawk is actually a solid choice for your setup! Just a tip though—the Noctua D15 cooler you picked is a bit overpriced; you might want to check out the Phantom Spirit 120 SE for similar performance at a better price. Also, I recommend going with 2x32GB RAM instead of 4x16GB, as 4 sticks can be trickier to run at full speeds. Lastly, consider upgrading your PSU; the one you have is outdated. Something like the MSI MAG A850GL would be a better modern choice!
What do you think about Corsair RAM or G.Skill Trident for the 32GB options? I've seen a lot of good reviews.