So I’ve got every part needed for my new build other than my motherboard. Seeing as I have to grab a mAtx board due to my case(Corsair 280x rgb), I was curious on some of your opinions for a motherboard. New build consists of:
Corsair 280x case
Thermaltake Toughpower Grand RGB 650w
Ryzen 7 2700x(using the stock cooler)
G.skill trident 3200 rgb ram
Gigabyte GTX 1060 6gb
As there are not a lot of options for a micro atx board, after some research, I’ve narrowed my choices down to the ASRock b450m Pro4, ASRock b450m steel legend, and the MSI b450m mortar. Now I know a lot of people preach the mortar, but is it worth it now to spend double the price basically of the others. The pro4 I can grab for less than 80 dollars. I see the pro4 and the mortar have good vrm’s. Not sure on the steel legend but I am a RGB Fan, so I do like the looks. Don’t know much on performance. I am not a heavy overclocker, but will dabble a bit. Nothing crazy. I have the b350m bazooka now and with my latest bios update, should be able to run the 2700x now if I don’t grab a mobo right away. So, if a higher end board is needed, I could do it later down the road. Just curious what everybody else thinks in reference to choice. I also see the b450m bazooka V2 seems to be a decent mobo. I know there isn’t really a wrong choice, but again curious as to what others think. Appreciate the help.
Corsair 280x case
Thermaltake Toughpower Grand RGB 650w
Ryzen 7 2700x(using the stock cooler)
G.skill trident 3200 rgb ram
Gigabyte GTX 1060 6gb
As there are not a lot of options for a micro atx board, after some research, I’ve narrowed my choices down to the ASRock b450m Pro4, ASRock b450m steel legend, and the MSI b450m mortar. Now I know a lot of people preach the mortar, but is it worth it now to spend double the price basically of the others. The pro4 I can grab for less than 80 dollars. I see the pro4 and the mortar have good vrm’s. Not sure on the steel legend but I am a RGB Fan, so I do like the looks. Don’t know much on performance. I am not a heavy overclocker, but will dabble a bit. Nothing crazy. I have the b350m bazooka now and with my latest bios update, should be able to run the 2700x now if I don’t grab a mobo right away. So, if a higher end board is needed, I could do it later down the road. Just curious what everybody else thinks in reference to choice. I also see the b450m bazooka V2 seems to be a decent mobo. I know there isn’t really a wrong choice, but again curious as to what others think. Appreciate the help.