I'm in the market for a new motherboard after my last one (an Asrock X870 pro rs wifi) failed during a gaming session. I'd like to have Wi-Fi capability and support for PCIe 5.0 for my NVMe SSD. I've been considering the MSI X870E Gaming Plus Wi-Fi, but I'm unsure if that's the best option. I'm leaning away from another Asrock due to my previous experience and would prefer to avoid ASUS as I've seen concerns with them related to the 9800X3D CPU dying on their boards. My current setup includes an AMD Ryzen 9800X3D CPU, an AMD Radeon RX 7900XTX GPU, and 64GB of Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM. Thanks for any suggestions!
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Honestly, just spin a wheel to pick a brand! Every motherboard has its problems, and they can all die unexpectedly. My first PC had a Gigabyte board that lasted me a good 2.5 years, but then my new Gigabyte ITX failed quickly. I moved to an ASUS that worked well until it just died, no signs at all. I've heard ASUS has resolved issues with X3D chips recently, but I get why you'd be hesitant. Just research the features you need, set your budget, and take the plunge; you could get unlucky or find a real gem!
I know this might be against your preference, but I can't recommend the ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 enough if it's still available! It’s relatively affordable, has a Gen 5 NVMe slot as you wanted, and solid VRMs for stability—never had issues running a 9800X3D. Just keep in mind it only has PCIe gen 4 x16 on the first slot, but that shouldn't impact performance noticeably. You could also add a Wi-Fi card separately without much hassle. There’s a pro version as well that comes Wi-Fi ready if you prefer a more straightforward setup!
That makes sense! A built-in card would definitely streamline things and avoid any headaches.
I've had great experiences with MSI boards before. Right now, I'm using a Gigabyte X870 Eagle Wi-Fi 7, and it’s been fantastic with no issues. You can't go wrong with either MSI or Gigabyte for your setup!
It’s kind of funny that you're avoiding ASUS after an Asrock board failure. I'd suggest going with the regular X870 version of the MSI board instead of the X870E; the E version doesn’t offer many benefits for a simple gaming setup. Check the link for more details!
I’ve heard that X3D CPUs work fine with the B650 series too. As for the Wi-Fi card, it might be cheaper to get one separately. If you’re worried about potential issues adding components, just go for a board with built-in Wi-Fi to keep things simpler.