Question Selecting Motherboard

[nongamer77]

I now have a short list of motherboards on my purchase list. Being a non gamer, I don't want to spend too much.
I am seriously considering MSI Pro B650-S WiFi Pro Series Motherboard. Three pluses for me. ATX , Included WiFi and adequate number of USB ports. I would appreciate feedback on my choice.

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[jeremyj_83]

That isn't a bad motherboard. Another choice would be the MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI. IMO the Tomahawk is the better choice as it includes a 3rd M.2 slot and isn't that much more expensive.

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Hey there,

Really that depends on your CPU. I'd have to say the mobo that @jeremyj_83 has suggested is really good. More importantly, it has a ver robust power phase/vrm set up of 14+2+1 phases. This means it can handle any of the higher end CPU's a little better than the Pro, which has a 12+2+1 setup. Not much difference, however having more phases spreads the load across the vrms so they don't get too hot.

 

[nongamer77]

Hey there,

Really that depends on your CPU. I'd have to say the mobo that @jeremyj_83 has suggested is really good. More importantly, it has a ver robust power phase/vrm set up of 14+2+1 phases. This means it can handle any of the higher end CPU's a little better than the Pro, which has a 12+2+1 setup. Not much difference, however having more phases spreads the load across the vrms so they don't get too hot.

I plan to use a Ryzen 8600G.

 

[nongamer77]

Would the MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI be overkill being that I will be using a Ryzen 8600G?

 

[jeremyj_83]

Would the MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI be overkill being that I will be using a Ryzen 8600G?

It wouldn't be overkill and would allow for better upgrades in the future if you desire.