Z490 AORUS MASTER LGA 1200 Z490 ATX Motherboard with Triple M.2, SATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, WIFI 6, 2.5 GbE LAN + Intel Core i9-10850KA Avengers Limited Edition $644.98 AR

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11-19-2020 at 03:05 AM #2

Whats the Auros master LGA 1200 do? I know what the processor and motherboard are for but what about the other thing or is it a part of the motherboard

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11-19-2020 at 03:29 AM #3

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Whats the Auros master LGA 1200 do? I know what the processor and motherboard are for but what about the other thing or is it a part of the motherboard

LGA 1200 is the socket (interface) between the motherboard and processor.

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11-19-2020 at 04:29 AM #4

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LGA 1200 is the socket (interface) between the motherboard and processor.

Thank you man

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11-19-2020 at 04:30 AM #5

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Whats the Auros master LGA 1200 do? I know what the processor and motherboard are for but what about the other thing or is it a part of the motherboard

it's just the motherboard & processor.

motherboard:
z490 = motherboard chipset (z means capable of overclocking).
gigabyte = brand
aorus master = model name
LGA 1200 = socket (Lane Grid Array, 1200 pins on the socket), basically the physical compatibility between CPU and motherboard. LGA 1200 applies to intel 10th gen CPUs.
ATX = motherboard form factor

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11-19-2020 at 05:53 AM #7

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MB retail is $390
CPU retail is $485

Dead end upgrade path with intel and this combo fyi.

Not sure why this is almost a $400 MB. Z390 Master was $100 less. I got mine around $220 and I thought that was high.

Why is there no upgrade path? I haven't built myself a computer in a long time and I was thinking about this combo, actually. Would it be a mistake?

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11-19-2020 at 05:59 AM #8

Dont expect upgrade paths with intel anyway. Theyve been changing chipsets every 2 years so just buy this mobo if you need it and forget about future proofing

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11-19-2020 at 06:17 AM #9

Dead end upgrade is not true. It's expected Rocket Lake can drop into this motherboard. This motherboard has PCIe 4.0 for that exact reason.

The new AMD CPUs (Zen) are the ones that are a dead end upgrade path.

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11-19-2020 at 06:26 AM #10

Is that the USPS logo on the front??

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11-19-2020 at 06:39 AM #11

Quote from zoneblitz181 :

Dont expect upgrade paths with intel anyway. Theyve been changing chipsets every 2 years so just buy this mobo if you need it and forget about future proofing

Quote from Mysticalize :

Dead end upgrade is not true. It's expected Rocket Lake can drop into this motherboard. This motherboard has PCIe 4.0 for that exact reason.

The new AMD CPUs (Zen) are the ones that are a dead end upgrade path.

most people don't upgrade their CPUs every year. while AMD is doing a better job with upgradeability, they're on their last generation for the AM4 socket. so either way, if you do build a computer now, by the time you need a CPU upgrade, there will be a new platform anyway. no one will buy a 10th gen intel CPU now and then "upgrade" to an 11th 4-5 years from now.

the point is don't worry too much about "future-proofing" or upgrade paths. buy what you need / what you can afford / what is available. there will always be new technology that is "soon to come" that makes your tech outdated in some other way despite how much you try to future-proof.

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11-19-2020 at 06:50 AM #12

By the time you need a new CPU, you need a new motherboard. It doesn't matter.

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11-19-2020 at 07:04 AM #13

Can someone recommend components as below for a gaming build I am doing for my son...

I have already acquired the following:

1) CORSAIR CX-F RGB Series CX750F RGB White 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
2) Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML120L RGB Close-Loop CPU Liquid Cooler, 120mm Radiator
3) Fractal Design Define 7 White Brushed Aluminum/Steel E-ATX Silent Modular Mid Tower Computer Case
4) 512GB NVME SSD + 1TB SATA SSD
5) TEAMGROUP T-Force Zeus DDR4 32GB Kit (2 x 16GB) 3000MHz (PC4 24000) CL16 Desktop Gaming Memory

I just need the following:

7) CPU
8) Compatible MoBo pref with WiFi 6
9) GPU

Would not like to exceed $500 for 7,8 & 9

Thanks

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11-19-2020 at 07:06 AM #14

Quote from MikeyMike01 :

By the time you need a new CPU, you need a new motherboard. It doesn't matter.

Not sure what someone would future proof starting off with an i9

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MB retail is $390
CPU retail is $485

Dead end upgrade path with intel and this combo fyi.

Not sure why this is almost a $400 MB. Z390 Master was $100 less. I got mine around $220 and I thought that was high.

Quote from nolf66 :

MB retail is $390
CPU retail is $485

Dead end upgrade path with intel and this combo fyi.

Not sure why this is almost a $400 MB. Z390 Master was $100 less. I got mine around $220 and I thought that was high.

Shouldnt be too worried about a 10 core i9 being out of date anytime soon. My 8 core AMD from 2012 is finally going to get replaced this year.

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11-19-2020 at 07:22 AM #15

Quote from troutmask :

Can someone recommend components as below for a gaming build I am doing for my son...

I have already acquired the following:

1) CORSAIR CX-F RGB Series CX750F RGB White 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
2) Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML120L RGB Close-Loop CPU Liquid Cooler, 120mm Radiator
3) Fractal Design Define 7 White Brushed Aluminum/Steel E-ATX Silent Modular Mid Tower Computer Case
4) 512GB NVME SSD + 1TB SATA SSD
5) TEAMGROUP T-Force Zeus DDR4 32GB Kit (2 x 16GB) 3000MHz (PC4 24000) CL16 Desktop Gaming Memory

I just need the following:

7) CPU
8) Compatible MoBo pref with WiFi 6
9) GPU

Would not like to exceed $500 for 7,8 & 9

Thanks

Pretty tight budget for the most expensive parts. I guess grab a 2600x/3600x, a 350/450 chipset mb, and a rx 580 on ebay.

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