Hey everyone! I'm building my first PC and my friend helped me select the parts because I honestly didn't know much about it. I've already ordered everything, but I didn't think to ask for advice here before making my decisions. One specific concern I have is about the motherboard. I've read that some reviews suggest the Asus PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI might struggle with modern games. Has anyone had experience with this motherboard, or can you recommend a different one that would be compatible? I'd really appreciate any suggestions, changes, or insights you might have regarding quality and reviews. Here's my build:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 4.4 GHz 12-Core Processor
- **CPU Cooler:** Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
- **Motherboard:** Asus PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard
- **Memory:** Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
- **Storage:** Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive
- **Storage:** Lexar NM790 M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD
- **GPU:** GIGABYTE WindForce GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GDDR7 PCI Express 5.0 ATX Graphics Card GV-N507TWF3-16GD
- **Case:** CORSAIR 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower ATX PC Case – Panoramic Tempered Glass – 3X CORSAIR RS120 ARGB Fans Included – White
- **Power Supply:** MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
- **Water Cooler:** CORSAIR Nautilus 360 RS ARGB Liquid CPU Cooler – 360mm AIO – Low-Noise – Black
- **Second Monitor:** KTC 24 Inch 180Hz Gaming Monitor, 2K QHD Fast IPS, 144Hz, G-Sync and FreeSync Compatibility, HDR Support.
2 Answers
I think you should be fine with the Asus PRIME B650-PLUS. Most AM5 motherboards are capable of handling modern games. The only hesitation I see in reviews is about inconsistent build quality. Just make sure you get one from a good batch, and it should perform well! If you're worried, there are tons of good alternatives like the ASUS ROG Strix or MSI motherboards that get solid reviews too. Just keep an eye out for compatibility with your components!
Honestly, I'd recommend ditching the mechanical hard drive entirely. With how critical speed is for gaming, just go for SSDs. The Lexar you mentioned is great! Having multiple SSDs will make a noticeable difference in load times and overall system responsiveness.
Got it, I'll switch to all SSDs then. Maybe grab another Lexar to have enough storage!
Thanks for the tip! I’ll consider looking into those alternatives.