Is the Asrock A620M-HDVM.2+ a Good Choice for My 9070XT Build Without Overclocking?
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CoolCat47
Hey everyone! I'm looking to build a PC and I'm considering the Asrock A620M-HDVM.2+ motherboard to pair with my 9070XT graphics card. I don't plan on overclocking and I'm a bit confused. I've seen some comments suggesting that A620 boards perform about 1-2% worse than B650 boards, but I couldn't find solid proof of that. I'm using a Ryzen 7500F, and while the price difference is $30-40, I just want to make sure I'm making a smart choice for my needs! Thanks for your help!
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It’s a bit tricky to say the A620 performs worse without context. Some A620 boards can actually match or even outperform B650s when it comes to VRM temperatures and other factors.
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For a light build, A620 boards are great! If it covers your needs, just go with it. You may miss out on some high-speed USB ports and PCIe lanes compared to the B650, but if you're just adding a GPU and don't need more than 2 NVMe drives and 2 SATA, you should be perfectly fine.
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Using the A620 should work fine for you if you're not into overclocking. Most budget boards like the A620 or B840 don’t save you much money compared to a B650 but can come with fewer features—like compatibility with future CPUs and better memory support. If those improvements don't matter to you, go for the A620!
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I'd recommend getting a B650 or B850 instead. I found a solid B650 board for about $99. It’s a little more expensive, but it might save you some trouble down the road! You can check it out [here](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/xFmNnQ/asrock-b650m-hm2-micro-atx-am5-motherboard-b650m-hm2).
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GamerDude92: Totally agree! But honestly, I'd invest a bit more and get the B650 for fewer headaches later on.