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You guys got any good advice or it a website where I can mix and match components for this MOBO? Maybe just a good recommendation for cpu/gpu combo. Thanks everyone.
This platform is at the end of it's life, but it'll handle up to an R9 and frankly there's not really a limiting factor on GPUs with any motherboard. Crap quality vrms and power handling will cause throttling on low end motherboards, but otherwise this chipset works with all Ryzen CPUs. AMD is releasing a bunch of new models for this platform and I like the new 5600 non-X as a solid budget option (wouldn't have to pair with a motherboard this expensive though).
Regarding Intel 12th gen:
I just paired the MSI B660 Mag Mortar (or Tomahawk for $10 more) with an i5-12400 since I don't plan to overclock. It's going along with an rtx 3070 ti but it would be an appropriate CPU up for anything from a 3050 to a 3080 without bottlenecking the GPU at low resolutions (I recommend a 3060ti and up to stay relevant). That's my current recommendation for anyone building new and not upgrading.
On the AMD side of GPUs I wouldn't go below a 6600 XT.
This platform is at the end of it's life, but it'll handle up to an R9 and frankly there's not really a limiting factor on GPUs with any motherboard. Crap quality vrms and power handling will cause throttling on low end motherboards, but otherwise this chipset works with all Ryzen CPUs. AMD is releasing a bunch of new models for this platform and I like the new 5600 non-X as a solid budget option (wouldn't have to pair with a motherboard this expensive though).
Regarding Intel 12th gen:
I just paired the MSI B660 Mag Mortar (or Tomahawk for $10 more) with an i5-12400 since I don't plan to overclock. It's going along with an rtx 3070 ti but it would be an appropriate CPU up for anything from a 3050 to a 3080 without bottlenecking the GPU at low resolutions (I recommend a 3060ti and up to stay relevant). That's my current recommendation for anyone building new and not upgrading.
On the AMD side of GPUs I wouldn't go below a 6600 XT.
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GPU's are expensive. He wants something that lasts.
Ryzen CPU more expensive, motherboards less expensive.
Intel CPU Less expensive, motherboards more expensive.
Gpu, expensive.
edit: I also haven't looked at 5800x prices in a while, and it looks like they've dropped low enough to be worth it now.
and the 3070ti is like $800 right?
Though I really wanted to wait and get a 5900X or a 5950X, my future upgrade will be Threadripper based.
OpenRGB supports MSI motherboards now. It's so nice to be finally rid MSI Dragon Center. I don't know how the same company that makes Afterburner makes such a dumpster fire, bloated program.
GPU's are expensive. He wants something that lasts.
Ryzen CPU more expensive, motherboards less expensive.
Intel CPU Less expensive, motherboards more expensive.
Gpu, expensive.
edit: I also haven't looked at 5800x prices in a while, and it looks like they've dropped low enough to be worth it now.
and the 3070ti is like $800 right?
The prices for good motherboards are going to be expensive no matter what the platform. Intel 11/10th gen b660/z590 motherboards are pretty even with Ryzen b550/x570. Since there are no equivalent AMD chipset to match the b660/z690 boards, there's no frame of reference. I still think paying an extra $20-$30 for an intel chipset that supports ddr-5 and pci-e 5 is worth it..
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