Question Ram and Motherboard suggestions for 9800x3d!

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I am looking to buy a 9800x3d once this new stock comes in and I am wondering what mobo and ram to get.
I live in the US and my budget is $300 max for mobo and requirement of 32gbs. I am going to be overclocking the ram and cpu so good vrms are a must.
 
Just recently put a new system together using parts from Microcenter. I opted for their 7600x3d bundle which seems decent.

Anyway, looking at the boards they bundle with the 7800x3d and it might give you at least a guide on what to look at.

Looks like the budget board in that bundle is an asus b650e tuf gaming WiFi.

https://www.microcenter.com/product/679451/asus-b650-e-tuf-gaming-wifi-amd-am5-atx-motherboard


Looks like an upgraded option is

https://www.microcenter.com/product/659715/asus-b650-a-rog-strix-gaming-wifi-amd-am5-atx-motherboard

Those might be a decent start but you might look at the x670 and higher boards. Add at least 100 for the 32gb ram give or take.

Edit: if you happen to be fortunate enough to live near a Microcenter you might pay them a visit. I think the one near me has some in stock.