Hello,
After much deliberation, I've decided to make my new build an AMD one. Everything is purchased except the mobo and CPU.
I'd like to go with an X370 board so that I will have the option to upgrade the CPU in the next 3 years before AMD changes the socket, as well as expanded connection and drive support.
I have narrowed my choices down to these 4 boards and would like opinions:
https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/fZKhP6,zBH48d,xQQRsY,B698TW/
Please give reasons for/against, not just "pick this one."
I have used ASUS boards in the past and been very happy with them. (Current board is a P6T Deluxe v2 that's lasted 7+ years) So i'm leaning to the STRIX X370-F right now. I'd rather not drop the extra $50-80 on the Crosshair VI, but am willing if it's worth it.
I also prefer the m2 nvme location on the ASUS, something just irks me about cramming it under the main vid card.
My main concerns are:
Stability
Support (bios updates, etc.)
Moderate Overclocking (built in profiles is a plus)
Aesthetics (got some LED strips to run. )
My main use is Gaming, probably >75% of the time. Currently 1080/60Hz but probably move up to 1440 or higher res in the next couple years. not concerned with 144Hz refresh.
For reference, the rest of the build is here. I'm keeping my current GTX970.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($196.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (Purchased For $34.88)
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX X370-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard ($176.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (Purchased For $126.59)
Storage: Crucial - MX300 525GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive (Purchased For $155.88)
Case: Phanteks - Enthoo Evolv ATX ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $99.00)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $69.90)
Total: $860.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-13 17:53 EDT-0400
After much deliberation, I've decided to make my new build an AMD one. Everything is purchased except the mobo and CPU.
I'd like to go with an X370 board so that I will have the option to upgrade the CPU in the next 3 years before AMD changes the socket, as well as expanded connection and drive support.
I have narrowed my choices down to these 4 boards and would like opinions:
https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/fZKhP6,zBH48d,xQQRsY,B698TW/
Please give reasons for/against, not just "pick this one."
I have used ASUS boards in the past and been very happy with them. (Current board is a P6T Deluxe v2 that's lasted 7+ years) So i'm leaning to the STRIX X370-F right now. I'd rather not drop the extra $50-80 on the Crosshair VI, but am willing if it's worth it.
I also prefer the m2 nvme location on the ASUS, something just irks me about cramming it under the main vid card.
My main concerns are:
Stability
Support (bios updates, etc.)
Moderate Overclocking (built in profiles is a plus)
Aesthetics (got some LED strips to run. )
My main use is Gaming, probably >75% of the time. Currently 1080/60Hz but probably move up to 1440 or higher res in the next couple years. not concerned with 144Hz refresh.
For reference, the rest of the build is here. I'm keeping my current GTX970.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($196.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (Purchased For $34.88)
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX X370-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard ($176.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (Purchased For $126.59)
Storage: Crucial - MX300 525GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive (Purchased For $155.88)
Case: Phanteks - Enthoo Evolv ATX ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $99.00)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $69.90)
Total: $860.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-13 17:53 EDT-0400