[SOLVED] Is the MSI X570-A PRO really that bad?

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StaticXNation

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So I recently upgraded my CPU and GPU, but realized that with my new CPU cooler, it blocks the GPU slot so I had to get a new motherboard. I went and bought the MSI X570-A PRO because it will be here the soonest (Most motherboards are out of stock and won't be here for weeks :c), but after some more research, I found out that the VRM runs hot and can throttle the CPU. Honestly I would've canceled this order already, but newegg doesn't let you cancel after it's charged your card, even if it hasn't shipped yet.

I don't really plan to Overclock or anything, just keeping things at stock stuff and I just plan to do some gaming at 1440p and some live streaming on twitch. Would this board be an issue for me?

My setup https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wGcnFG
 
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I don't it bad that the op paid $150 for a board, I just find it bad the op spent $150 on that board.

The OP could have gotten a $120 B450 Tomahawk MAX and it would have far superior VRM performance.

Honestly even a $75 AsRock B450M PRO4 motherboard would probably perform about on par with the $150 X570 A PRO.

You MAY be able to get away with it, but I think its a horrible idea.