I'm going with a mATX mobo for my RTX 3070 build. As title says, which do you think is better the msi mag b550m mortar, or the asus tuf gaming b550m-plus? I'm on the fence and the reviews I've read/seen seem deadlocked. Appreciate the help.
If the reviews are from reliable sources it seems to me the decision point comes down to something pretty personal. Maybe styling that appeals? The yellow/orange highlights in the color scheme of the Tuf might make a good basis for a theme build but I don't like that color personally.I'm going with a mATX mobo for my RTX 3070 build. As title says, which do you think is better the msi mag b550m mortar, or the asus tuf gaming b550m-plus? I'm on the fence and the reviews I've read/seen seem deadlocked. Appreciate the help.
Yes that seems to be the consensus. I have posted this question on other forums and it seems to come down to personal preference. I'm definitely leaning toward the Mortar.If the reviews are from reliable sources it seems to me the decision point comes down to something pretty personal. Maybe styling that appeals? The yellow/orange highlights in the color scheme of the Tuf might make a good basis for a theme build but I don't like that color personally.
The TUF has more USB ports on the rear panel... but I personally really like the integrated rear panel of the Mortar and prefer more ports on the front panel anyway.
All pretty much personal choice.
... I'm definitely leaning toward the Mortar.
Thanks for the insight. I'm definitely leaning toward the msi mortar.I have a B350 Mortar with a 1700 OC'd to 3.9G on it, and a B450 Mortar with a 3700X running PBO. If my expereiences with those boards are any indicator, the B550 Mortar should be a great choice.
I do acknowledge that, while still good enough to handle my 1700's OC, the B350 Mortar board has a pretty weak VRM. But weak VRM's were typical of almost all B350's...and most but the very top X370's too.
Thanks for the insight. I'm definitely leaning toward the msi mortar.
Edit: After reading tons of issues with Bluetooth, WiFi and software using 100% cpu as cherry on top I am getting something from ASUS
Edit 2: Some review samples also had issue to push the CPU clock on the MSI side, weird considering the VRM.
Are you referring to issues with the MSI Bluetooth, WiFi, CPU usage? I am currently looking at the Mortar, among others, and am interested if you have any links? TIA