I'm planning to upgrade my processor from a 5600X to a 9800X3D, so I need a new motherboard. I've been looking at some affordable options, specifically the X870 Pro A, B850, and X870 Pro RS. I'm curious about a few things: 1) What's the difference between the Pro-A and the Pro RS, especially since the Pro RS is a bit pricier? 2) Would the X series motherboards be better than the B series? 3) Is the B850 better or more advanced compared to the X870? My requirements are: I need an ATX form factor motherboard, it's for the 9800X3D processor, I want it to support dual GPUs (the second one for lossless scaling, so it doesn't need to be very powerful), a little bit of overclocking would be nice (but I'm not a hardcore overclocker), and it should be budget-friendly (ideally under $250-$300).
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If you don’t have a specific need for the X870, you might want to skip it. I’d recommend checking out the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wifi—it’s around $180 and works great for most setups right now.
I've heard that the X series is better for overclocking and has more USB and storage options compared to the B series. But some say the B version is just as good for budget builds.