Review EVGA Z490 FTW WiFi Review: Looks Can Be Deceiving

[Admin]

The $330 EVGA Z490 FTW WiFi performed well during most tests and includes USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C port. But the aesthetics and price compared to similarly appointed boards may have you looking elsewhere.

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[LordVile]

Why would you spend 330 on a dead end platform?

 

[ThatMouse]

Why would you spend 330 on a dead end platform?

You're correct on two points. AMD Zen3 and Intel Rocket Lake + Z590. It seems Zen3 with PCIe 4 might be the way to go if you want a PC that will last you the next 6+ years. The next Intel upgrade won't be on shelves for quite awhile.

 

[eye4bear]

Why would you spend 330 on a dead end platform?

True, didn't I read just this morning that Intel announced they were going to have yet another delay in new processor deliveries.

 

[LordVile]

True, didn't I read just this morning that Intel announced they were going to have yet another delay in new processor deliveries.

Intel haven’t had a new processor in years it’s the same but with a more mature process meaning higher clocks. They haven’t been worth buying since the 9th gen