I'm building a high-end PC with an RTX 5080 and a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, and I'm stuck deciding between the MSI MPG X870E Edge Ti WiFi and the Gigabyte X870e Aorus Pro Ice. Can anyone share their thoughts on which motherboard might be better and why? I'm not very familiar with what specifications to prioritize, so any advice would be super helpful!
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The main difference I found is in the VRM design. The Gigabyte has a stronger 16+2+2 setup while the MSI has 14+2+1. However, MSI offers a 5GBe LAN compared to the 2.5 GBe on the Gigabyte. Since you mentioned getting fiberglass internet soon, that could influence your choice.
Honestly, either motherboard would work fine for your setup. Just pick the one that appeals to you more aesthetically or has the features you prefer.
From my experience with the MSI Edge Ti, it's a solid choice. I can't really judge how the Gigabyte compares since I haven't used it, but both brands make reliable boards. One tip: if you go for the MSI, try to pair it with A-Die Hynix memory that has low CL timings (C32 or better) and speeds of at least 6000 MT/s. That will ensure you get the best performance. What features are you debating between for the X870e chipset vs. something simpler?
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