I'm trying to decide between the MSI Pro B850M and the MSI B850M Gaming Plus. Both boards are almost the same price, with the Pro being about $10 cheaper. I need some quick advice on which one is better! Also, I want to clarify that I meant B850M-A, not P. Thanks in advance!
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The Pro has some advantages like a better network setup with a 5Gb LAN port and WiFi 7, plus it features a PCI-E gen 5.0 x16 slot and an extra M.2 slot. On the flip side, the Gaming Plus offers better power delivery with a configuration of 10+2+1 compared to the Pro's 8+2+1. It also has more high-speed USB ports.
If you don't plan on needing the extra M.2 slot and your internet speed is pretty average, I'd suggest going with the Gaming Plus.
Thanks for the insights! I have a Ryzen 5 7500F CPU and an RX 9060XT GPU. I get that both boards might be overkill for my setup, but I'm really aiming for future-proofing. Do you think the Gaming Plus will last longer for upgrades?