[SOLVED] B365M or Z390

[G0LD]

I was wondering if it would be a better idea to go with a lower chipset but more functionality (Asus TUF B365M-PLUS GAMING (Wi-Fi)) or go with a (GIGABYTE Z390 M Gaming) for less functionality but more future proof if i want to go for a K series one day. Or if you guys have any suggestions for other lga 1151 mATX mobo drop them down below. Thanks !
i5-9400f (cant be overclock so z390 is not for overclocking)
16gb ddr4 3200mhz cl16
rtx 2060 super
thermaltake 600w smart
2tb hdd & 120gb ssd

 

[SteveRX4]

Sounds like you'd get nothing more out of the Z390 than the B365. So I'd go for the B365.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Lower chipsets don't HAVE "more functionality", they have less. The whole POINT of the higher end chipsets, H series, Z series, is to HAVE more functionality. There are always features on the higher end chipsets that are not found on the chipset below it, or at least, not without buying the very best high end model from that chipset, in which case you are usually better off just buying a modest mid range board from the higher end chipset.

Really though, it just depends on what do you actually NEED?

Really, the ONLY major benefit of going with a Z series board for a locked CPU is the ability to use a higher speed memory module. With B365 you will be limited to a maximum memory speed of 2666mhz no matter what CPU you use in that motherboard. With a Z series board, even with a locked CPU you have the option of using a faster memory module. Since a very high speed memory module is unlikely to offer a lot of benefit to somebody running that CPU, you are IN GENERAL better off sticking with the B series or H series boards.

If you THINK you will probably upgrade to an unlocked CPU later, then go with a Z series motherboard. If not, then I'd probably stick to H series or B series.

You do NOT want that Thermaltake "smart" 600w unit. The only Thermaltake units that really are worth using are the Toughpower and Toughpower grand models. The rest are best simply avoided.

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[G0LD]

Lower chipsets don't HAVE "more functionality", they have less. The whole POINT of the higher end chipsets, H series, Z series, is to HAVE more functionality. There are always features on the higher end chipsets that are not found on the chipset below it, or at least, not without buying the very best high end model from that chipset, in which case you are usually better off just buying a modest mid range board from the higher end chipset.

Really though, it just depends on what do you actually NEED?

Really, the ONLY major benefit of going with a Z series board for a locked CPU is the ability to use a higher speed memory module. With B365 you will be limited to a maximum memory speed of 2666mhz no matter what CPU you use in that motherboard. With a Z series board, even with a locked CPU you have the option of using a faster memory module. Since a very high speed memory module is unlikely to offer a lot of benefit to somebody running that CPU, you are IN GENERAL better off sticking with the B series or H series boards.

If you THINK you will probably upgrade to an unlocked CPU later, then go with a Z series motherboard. If not, then I'd probably stick to H series or B series.

You do NOT want that Thermaltake "smart" 600w unit. The only Thermaltake units that really are worth using are the Toughpower and Toughpower grand models. The rest are best simply avoided.

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Below you will find MY standard list of recommended power supplies and beyond that this thread is intended as a landing place for questions or discussions regarding specific units, platforms or related PSU tech, all of which are all welcome to be discussed here. If it's related to power supplies...

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I know that the smart serie is bad but its the only thing that can fit in my budget for 600w. Do you think it can get the job done even if its bad (i5-9400f & rtx 2060 super) ? I try my best to find a good affordable psu for 60-80$ CAD. I know psu in US are easy to find but in CAD its the thermaltake smart 600w for 60$ CAD and after its the cx550 for 110$. There is no in between. If you can find me one in CAD i would gladly take it. Sorry for talking about psu in the motherboard category if someone could move me please Thanks !

 

[Darkbreeze]

Nah, the category is fine.

My advice would be, save a few more bucks and get one of these instead. It's WORTH waiting an extra week or two for if you have to. Believe me, you don't want any of the 60-80 dollar power supplies available in your region right now.

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