What motherboard should I choose for a Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming build?
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MellowCedar42
I'm in the United States and have a motherboard budget of about $200–$300 for a Ryzen 7 9800X3D system. I mainly play Roblox, and the game I play is very sensitive to latency because its server is located in Europe. Which motherboard would be a good choice for a gaming-focused build, and is there anything I should prioritize for getting the best possible ping?
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The MSI B850 Tomahawk Max and Gigabyte B850 Aorus Elite are both solid options in that price range and should handle the 9800X3D without any trouble.
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I wouldn’t choose a motherboard based on Roblox ping. The motherboard itself usually won’t make a noticeable difference to latency. Since you’re connecting from the US to a European server, distance and your internet provider’s routing will matter much more. A decent B850 board around $200 should be plenty; you’d likely get more benefit from using Ethernet and having a good router or network setup.
MellowCedar42: Ethernet is probably the way to go since my setup is right next to the router.
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For this generation, I’d personally stick with a B850 board from MSI or Gigabyte rather than choosing ASRock. Some builders have reported more issues with ASRock boards, although checking current reviews for the exact model is still a good idea.
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MellowCedar42: Thanks, those both look like good options.