I'm looking for recommendations on a reliable motherboard for my setup. I already have a Ryzen 9700X CPU, a WD SN7100 2TB SSD, and 16GB (2x8GB) of Corsair Vengeance RAM running at 6000Mhz CL36. My plan is to get a 9060XT GPU, preferably a compact model with low TDP. I'm leaning towards a MicroATX build, but MiniITX isn't completely off the table.
It's important to me that the motherboard has at least two M.2 PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 slots (with at least one having a built-in heatsink) and is known for reliability and stability with my existing CPU and RAM. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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If you're in Europe, I'd suggest checking out the MSI MAG B850M Mortar WiFi. It's got a solid VRM design, PCIe Gen 5 for your GPU, and two Gen 5 M.2 slots with a heatsink. There’s also a third M.2 on the back of the board, which is a nice bonus. MSI tends to be quite reliable, and I've had good experiences with them. Just keep in mind the MSI Centre software does have a lot of features, but you can opt out of the heavier stuff if you only want basic controls like fan speeds and RGB.
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