Hey all! I'm putting together a gaming PC and need some advice on choosing the right motherboard. Here are my specs: I'm going with an AMD Ryzen 57600X CPU, an RTX 5080 graphics card, and I'll be using 32GB of DDR5-6000 RAM (2x16GB). For storage, I have two M.2 NVMe SSDs: a Samsung 9100PRO 2TB and a Samsung 980 250GB. I'm looking for a board that is stable for gaming, has enough M.2 slots (ideally at least 3 or 4), and is future-proof for a few years to come. My budget is around €250, but I'd prefer something cheaper. Also, I don't need built-in Wi-Fi since I plan to use LAN only. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance!
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You can go for any B850 board that fits your budget, pretty much any ATX board in the €150 to €250 range should do the job well. Most of these boards come with at least 3 M.2 slots, and the main differences usually come down to connectivity options like the number of USB ports and their speed. Just a heads-up, if you're thinking about upgrading to an X3D part later, it might be wise to steer clear of Asrock boards.
Going for a laptop instead could be a decent option if performance isn't your main concern. But I totally get why you want to stick with a gaming PC; they’ll give you way more power. Just wanted to throw that out there, though it's not really what you're asking for here.
A laptop just can't match a gaming rig's performance. I'm looking for solid motherboard recommendations, not laptops—thanks anyway!
Since you mentioned you don't need Wi-Fi, just be aware that some motherboard Wi-Fi integrations also include Bluetooth. This could save you from needing a USB dongle or extra PCIE card if you plan on using any wireless gaming controllers. Here’s a couple of lists with AM5 boards: one without Wi-Fi but with 4 RAM slots and 3x NVMe slots, and another with Wi-Fi. Check them out for some options!
I actually don’t need Bluetooth either, since I'm using a 5m USB-C cable to access all features. But thanks for the links!
Thanks for the tip!