Seems to be the most complicated part of a build and it always has me lost every 3-5 years that I build a new PC. I can't really figure out how the $110 boards differ from the $300 ones.
Im looking to use an Intel i7 12700, and I need wifi.
Thats about the extent of my known needs... I will be using for gaming and CAD modeling which is ram and processor intensive.
I guess a big factor is z690 vs B660. In my modest research I don't think I need the 690 I am not likely to be overclocking etc.
Also, DDR5 vs DDR4, worth it?
Going by the top of the list on PC parts picker I am looking at
MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 - $260
Asus ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 - $310
Asus ROG STRIX B660-I GAMING WIFI - $200
Im looking to use an Intel i7 12700, and I need wifi.
Thats about the extent of my known needs... I will be using for gaming and CAD modeling which is ram and processor intensive.
I guess a big factor is z690 vs B660. In my modest research I don't think I need the 690 I am not likely to be overclocking etc.
Also, DDR5 vs DDR4, worth it?
Going by the top of the list on PC parts picker I am looking at
MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 - $260
Asus ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 - $310
Asus ROG STRIX B660-I GAMING WIFI - $200
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