Best Ryzen Motherboard 2025 for Ryzen 9000, 7000 & 5000 CPUs. Best B650 B850 X670 X870 Motherboard

[@PCBuilderChannel]

*UPDATE: I added Best X870E motherboard links in the video description due to popular demand.* What Ryzen Motherboards are you looking at? What motherboard features are most important to you? Did you recently build or upgrade a Ryzen system? If so, what board did you go with and why? Tell your story in a new comment below!

[@DualPerformance]

Upgraded to MSI B550M PRO VDH WIFI, 5700X3D, 32 GB 3600 CL16 and ID COOLING SE 214 XT ARGB, why? Because was cheaper than the AM5 built by around $150, all for $365 black friday 2024

[@jonahirmen2162]

Was originally looking at the Gigabyte x870e elite for the 9800x3d, it currently comes with a free 1tb ssd. But I think you’ve convinced me to save some money and go with the Asus X670e

[@arcaneszn]

Picked up the Asus B850-F to go along with my 9800x3d💪🏼

[@senectarius9685]

Yes. I was waiting for this video, since the ASRock taichi b650e Lite is no longer available. I hope I will find something similar. Let's watch it

[@k1nguerra]

where i live, the x870e crosshair isn't a big jump of money from a budget one. maybe I'll just get one

[@7SlicesOfPizza]

you're the only channel that consistently talks about basically all the motherboards in tiers so it makes it easier for me to pick and buy motherboard. please keep going!

[@Loopodoopo]

One of the best informative channels when it comes to pc building and information

[@destroyel3617]

Don't have a Ryzen CPU but just joined the channel as a member vs. just subscriber (which I have been for a while), so had to post something haha absolutely love the direct approach, not only reviewing the products but doing something most reviewers do not do, which is actually suggesting specifics...not all of us understand or read all the lows/highs and whatnot, we need someone to actually suggest straight up what is a good build or buy...appreciate you Jason! Keep it up!

[@hemergencia]

Awesome video. As a long time Mac user, and thinking of getting a mid-high PC for a couple years now, the motherboard was always the hardest part to pick. This was highly informative and extremely valuable video I’ve seen in years. Thank you

[@PCBuilderChannel]

Glad I could help! Welcome to PC gaming!

[@TheTrue.Patriot]

You are the best in explaining ❤❤ Thank you for all the hard work ❤❤

[@PCBuilderChannel]

Thank you! This one was a huge effort and we had to cut an entire video this week to get it done! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davey399]

New build around March/April this year for me, been planning it for 6 months now based on 9800X3D, 50 series card, so this video set it out for me what I can expect for my budget, just what I needed, great job.

[@chico_fiesta]

I love how Jason answers all the questions u have, you just have to keep watching the videos, i always ask about importance of gen5 gpu slots for q&a and now i got answers + explanation

[@FATBOT-MUSIC]

Massively appreciate you showing your top picks for white motherboards. So many of us love our white builds and too often get ignored. Thank you

[@jorgeparra1496]

This is the video I needed, just now the last thing on my list is the mobo

[@Makisi]

I alredy got a b850 tomahawk, but watching hoping I got a good one!

[@PCBuilderChannel]

Good board for sure. I feel it's overpriced at $229 given the competition, but you won't be disappointed with it!

[@michaelh.60]

Best value no compromise board: Asrock x870E Nova. Future proof with Gen5 PCIe, 2x USB 4 @40gbps and Wifi 7. What makes it different? PCIe lanes aren't shared with GPU so you won't drop to 8x when you add more than 2 SSDs in the m.2 slots. Absolutely S tier board for $350.

[@tonydalimata]

Biggest issue is finding one in stock right now same as the 9800x3d. For a while any ASRock motherboard was hard to find in stock .

[@Lyorian]

Best no compromise board = x870 Godlike 😎

[@IntimatePanda]

I've been working on a budget AM5 upgrade from AM4, and this is the EXACT video that I've been waiting for. Thanks again 👍

[@defkomm4861]

Just finished my first ever build, the stars aligned and the B650 Steel Legend WiFi was available on Amazon of all things

[@PCBuilderChannel]

That's great! Congrats on your first build!! If you build it, it will run :))

[@williammunny9206]

Good morning Jason , crew and kitties! getting closer everyday to my build! . . . pending the video card 😕

[@PCBuilderChannel]

Fingers crossed for you on the GPU!!!! I hear 5070 Ti availability is bad for launch. 9070 XT should be pretty good.

[@licorneheureuse]

Hi @PCBuilder, I really enjoy your content and your in-depth analysis of desktop PC components! Your videos are always very helpful. I have a friend who moves between three cities regularly, so a desktop PC isn’t an option for him. I was wondering if you have ever considered making a video about the best gaming laptops or maybe a guide on the best options based on different budgets? I know your channel focuses on desktops, but I think a lot of people would appreciate your expertise on gaming laptops as well. Thanks for your time, and keep up the great work!

[@RafaelW8]

Kinda disappointed you didn't mention B650E Taichi Lite in the premium section. Absolutely killer board. Got it a year ago with the 7800x3d. I didn't really need a board like that for my setup, but i'm a board enthusiast. There's just something about a premium feel MoBo that just has me spinning, lol.

[@PCBuilderChannel]

Has been sold out for a long time. I asked ASRock reps at CES whether it was coming back and they weren't sure it was. Looks like X870E Taichi Lite is its replacement but right now that board has a silly $400 price.

[@jonathancaverly6477]

Got a rog strix b650e-f gaming wifi for my new 9800x3d build. Came with all the features I was looking for. Wifi, good audio, 3 nvme slots, bios flashback and decent io. Cheaper than the 870 models. Ran into a few bugs with windows 11 version 24H2 and was able to fix by removing armoury crate, only thing that sucks is not being able to control the rgb. Using my older rx6800 gpu with it until my 7900 xtx gets here. 😃

[@co1856]

I have an E-E and E-F, the only thing that I miss when working on my E-F from working on the E-E is the lack of Q-Code readout. IMO any premium board should come with that as standard.

[@oOAlvaro89Oo]

Great video, Jason! Quick tip for potential mid range builders, Newegg has some awesome bundles on sale with new 9000 cpus for example a 9600x and TUF B850 for $369.99 which makes both the CPU and Mobo $185 each!

[@PCBuilderChannel]

Wow, I'm going to check those out right now!!!

[@oOAlvaro89Oo]

@ yup! And some bundles have a free 500gb SSD promo now too. Figured to mention it just incase 😄

[@wrcupz8685]

Love my Asrock X870e Nova Wifi with my 9800x3d and MSi 5080 Suprim

[@Aktuvor]

Got myself an ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F GAMING WIFI for €199 (calculated back it would be around $160-$165) Combined it with a 9800X3D (they are widely available here) and for now loving the performance amd connectivity. The only downside is the asus software armorcrate or something. That stuff is downright bloatware, but as you can just download all drivers standalone it's not mandatory. Gotta say I also think Asus bios is very easy to manage.

[@markomarkovic5729]

I was looking for Msi B650 Gaming Plus Wifi or Msi Pro B650-S Wifi for weeks and I didn't have the patience to wait anymore, so I ended up getting Asrock B650 Pg Lightning for around 150 euros. Great mobo, I'm surprised you didn't mention it.

[@zarwolfwood]

Got the X870E Strix to house my 9800X3D as all X670E here in the Philippines at the time of purchase were either out of stock or same price for the X870E. Got them before end of 2024 as I feared the price increase because of the new tariffs that will take effect in 2025. These cpu/mobo are to be paired with my Nitro+ 7900XTX.

[@impetatorhaha]

Thanks for the video, just started picking parts 3 days ago and motherboards are the most confusing part

[@Hidden_Hunger]

Thank you sir.!!! The best PC build magazine on youtube..😏

[@yugo916]

gonna be building my first pc soon and thinking about the b650 tomohawk. Glad its on the list

[@PCBuilderChannel]

That's exciting, good luck with the build! Thanks for tuning in :)

[@Dude3ro]

Great channel to watch for helping with a build, especially your first. I used the channel to learn what i didn't know for my first build and it turned out fantastic. Good luck on your build.

[@Anton_dk]

Thanks for clarifying "differences" between B850 and B650 once and for all!

[@PCBuilderChannel]

Glad it was helpful! Hope you are having a great weekend Anton!

[@Anton_dk]

@ Thank you, no worries🙌

[@fiftiethfiend8999]

Planning on getting the Asrock livemixer b850 and pairing it with a 7700 I got for 138$ love the way that motherboard looks and the feature set hoping it’s a good choice

[@SuperSaiyanIchigo]

I have same cpu 7700 non x with Asrock 850 Steel Legend, rock solid and faster boot times than my b650 Tomahawk. Manual OC 5325@1.16v, ddr5 6200 28-38-38-30,1.43v.

[@pa3ck122]

Perfect timing! Just bought a 9800x3d and can't decide which motherboard to buy, I literally spent a whole day and I still couldn't pick one... Hopefully your video will help me decide.

[@PCBuilderChannel]

There are like 9 bazillion motherboards so having gone through all of them over the last 2 weeks I feel your pain! Hopefully this helps!

[@Danny-cw9iw]

Which motherboard you will go for?

[@45eno]

If you want the freedom of slapping in many NVMe drives WITHOUT reduced speeds get the X series boards. Plenty of times they can be similar in price. Not only do you usually get 4+ M2 slots but the expansion slots are also able to take more bandwidth. So for a longer term board that you want the most storage ability then go X670/X870.

[@senectarius9685]

Same. ASRock taichit hot Just out of stock But the live Mixer from the video looks promising. I don't want an Asus board, because Asus seems to have some warranty issues. Helpful video as always

[@pa3ck122]

@ So far it looks like I'm getting ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-F Gaming WiFi for 219 euro. It has everything I want, my other preference would be the MAG Tomahawk but it's out of stock...

[@Buddy308]

My gaming PC is dedicated to MS Flight Simulator, which requires a lot of peripherals, a lot of monitors, and a lot of room -- so much room that I couldn't put it in a room with wired Ethernet. It depends on mesh Wi-fi, so I can't consider an upgrade to AM5 without all the Wi-Fi futureproofing available. That limits me to motherboards with Wi-Fi 7. I'd think that most builders using Wi-Fi connectivity would be in the same boat, even if they don't yet have a Wi-Fi 7 router.

[@ebb1992]

Hey Jason, I love your educational bits at the beginning of each video but i would really like to see an unlimited spending category included toward the end!

[@PCBuilderChannel]

Glad you are enjoying! Thanks for the feedback. We do have our "extreme" recommendations at the end of the video. Is there more on that you would like to see?

[@ebb1992]

Like you had x870 and x870e boards on your desk but they didn't get mentioned in the extreme gaming and creator mobo section. I understand you want to save everyone money but it's still fun to talk about these ultra high end parts in more detail.

[@PCBuilderChannel]

Got ya. I went ahead and added some into the description. Keep in mind though I really don't recommend that over X670E. X670E is not only cheaper but actually slightly better due to the pcie lane requirements. But I added the ones I would recommend if one really wanted a X870 (:

[@ebb1992]

@@PCBuilderChannel gotchya, thank you!

[@JooJooBeens]

Everytime a best of video comes out I gotta review my specs 😅

[@DakotaHunt417]

Perfect video for me right now expecting a bonus, and my taxes. Thank you!

[@Lazar.8]

AsRock x870e NOVA is always hyped in forums. But i never see videos about it? Is it actually good?

[@PCBuilderChannel]

It's a great board, but IMO all the X870E boards are massively overpriced given they are just a refresh of X670E. When we update this video later in the year I'm betting prices will change and we'll recommend some X870E boards then.

[@timdineen6491]

Hey Jason, another great video. I would have like to hear more about M.2 lanes and the differences in how these boards allocate the lanes when using different PCIE slots. Maybe that should be a whole video. Thanks!

[@trueNahobino]

The motherboard specs sheet will usually list which slots, both M.2 and PCIE, are affected based on which ones are used.

[@timdineen6491]

@@trueNahobino True, but not all MB allocate slots in the same way and that can be a significant factor in deciding which MB to get. One of the many reasons why the Asrock X870E Nova is so popular (and often out-of-stock).

[@devonmoreau]

I appreciate still including the B550 boards, I'm using a 5800x and considering an upgrade from x470 to get gen 4 pcie.

[@Yoshimetzen]

Great explainer video. I was watching your previous one on motherboards to understand but this one explains well.

[@PCBuilderChannel]

Thanks, I hope it was helpful!

[@niko31]

Perfect timing 👍🏻

[@ThomasPaine01]

Good video, Jay! Have a great weekend, brother!

[@PCBuilderChannel]

Thanks, man! You too!

[@Hjorth87]

I'll keep this in mind if I decide to go for the 7600x3d. Never needed the high level codac on my current mobo that you "talked me into getting", though. Have used USB headphones since forever 😂 Its a ROG B550-I strix. Paired with a 5600x Keep being awesome 👌

[@MrDarthvis]

Thanks for these videos Jason. I was wondering if you ever do a segment with troubleshooting parts, as I’m having that issue at the moment 😅😢. I bought most of my parts from your videos this year, and now I’m going through the horrible process of figuring why my 7900xtx isn’t showing on monitor after playing games fine for the first few hours. It would be an amazing segment, imo, if you did troubleshooting of what happens when folks turn it on the first time, or problems down the line.

[@WireHedd]

I took the plunge and ordered a couple of 7500F cpus from China as they were VERY inexpensive but they arrived in perfect condition and now I need to build a system around one to try it out. This guide is awesome for what I need so thanks Jason (and Sarah... and KITTIES). Well done. ROG Strix B650E-I and new Tower 200 case ordered for new AM5 project. Thanks again.

[@letXeqX]

May I ask was it from Ali, and what company? Am considering it, but seems a bit risky. Thank you!

[@azrizmy3893]

@@letXeqX im guessing he bought it from taobao cus i saw some for VERY cheap compared to everywhere else even from Malaysia (where they are generally produced)

[@letXeqX]

@ Thanks for the response, have you had good experiences purchasing from Taobao?

[@WireHedd]

@ Shenzhen Ruitech Company Limited thru AliExpress was where i got them. Also, I'm in Canada so availability is different for us up here.

[@letXeqX]

@@WireHedd Thank you!

[@toad7395]

Crazy I was just researching AM5 boards

[@PCBuilderChannel]

Love it when the timing is good!

[@arthurtwa]

I am glad I got my B550 Tuf Gaming at 140 bucks in 2022. I absolutely love the Tuf aesthetics. But thabks to your videos, I knew what features to look for, and how much it should cost.

[@PCBuilderChannel]

We love to hear that!!

[@janvanleeuwen2275]

B850M Gaming X from Gigabyte, really nice board for €195. Paired it with a 9700X because of low power use and integrated graphics. And now I'm waiting for a decent new GPU.

[@mr.rainbowlovescoffee]

Such a wonderful video thank you for all the information it's most appreciative

[@PCBuilderChannel]

Thank you so much! That means a lot! :)

[@PCBuilderChannel]

You're very welcome! Glad you appreciate all the info :D

[@elvisbeltre8804]

I just bought an ASRock B650 Steel Legend Wifi 6E for $169 after watching some of your videos, just waiting for it to build my PC, I was going to cheap out on motherboard if not for your videos, thanks

[@PCBuilderChannel]

That is a great motherboard, it was going to be in these recommendations because it finally looked like it was going to stay in stock for more than a week. Then the day I went to film it was out of stock and has stayed out of stock! LOL

[@elvisbeltre8804]

@@PCBuilderChannel Yes, it was really hard getting it at that price on Amazon, now is over arround $220-300, I am so excited for it

[@JOSHthGamer]

Love my Asrock b650m Pro RS. Good price and it has 3 NVME slots. I also love the Black white grey color scheme

[@arcaneszn]

I picked up the Asus Strix B850-F and it’s been great so far. The only issue I came across was during Windows setup it didn’t detect WiFi or LAN, but I bypassed it to set up a local account. Other than that, driver setup was super easy and it works great with Armoury Crate. Would definitely recommend!

[@PCBuilderChannel]

Glad you like it! It's a great board. Only reason I didn't' recommend it was because the B650E-F is such a good deal right now. Glad you're enjoying it and congrats on the build!

[@davehill9951]

still rockin a 5900x with a b550 white asus rog with 64 gigs of 3600 ram and a EVGA FTW 3070. Not ready to switch up, works great for me!

[@Greenalex89]

Not planning to upgrade till we fully populate the Mars but its interesting to see the development of brands and models in terms of features and quality/price. Imo, a ton of people cheap out on those and its equally easy to overspend too. Alongside PSUs they are the most complex parts of the PC and I definitely wouldnt want to cheap out on those if I value my system. Still very happy with my b550 Tomahawk. Rocksolid board for a 5800x3D+ 7900XTX nitro+. I will most likely stick with MSI for the next purchase.

[@AtomicHood]

Good choice, MSI is a good brand

[@KevinClairSoutham]

Upgraded analogue audio is a legacy feature these days. Even budget usb DACS give far superior sound to anything built in. For me it’s not a feature I would pay a premium for any more. I recently rebuilt my desktop gaming PC with a 7600x and ASRock A620i Lightning and I super happy with it. The Peerless Assassin Mini is an awesome cpu cooler by the way you should check it out.

[@SuperToughnut]

Love this KZbin channel

[@petembb]

I just wish that Msi would get their act together and launch all the B850 boards they announced. All so pretty pictures but nothing to show for it. Really looking forward to the MSI MAG B850M Mortar, just hoping it will priced so its worth picking up.

[@kikflip9872]

Great video as always!!

[@PCBuilderChannel]

Much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed this one ;)

[@andrewdaley4894]

Just wanted to add, I think the msi tomahawk x670e is a top tier pick. I was a self confused ASUS bro but castings made upgraded unjustifiable. I liked the layout of the Asrock nova x870e but due to mark ups and popularity I found the x670e tomahawk. The x870e tomahawk looks like a winner if they don’t price gouge.

[@ampatrao]

The ASUS Prime X670E-PRO WiFi looks like the mobo I would want for a new build. 4 NVME slots? Sexy AF at the price of $210. Great video and breakdown. Love it. I'd be curious to see a round-up of your favorite cases by price point. I don't think I've seen you do a video like that.

[@adamsan7494]

I'm currently thinking of upgrading my Ryzen 5600x system. I'm keeping the sapphire RX7900 XT from the PC and a few SSD drives. I game at 1440p up to 144FPS on my monitor (x2 separate monitors). I'm thinking of these components. R7 9800X3D MSI Tomahawk X870-E (£20 more over the none-E. Corsair HXi 1000PSU Kingston FURY BEAST (32GB) DDR5-6000 The Lian Li Lancool III Stock shortages in the UK limits some choices. Thank you for looking and commenting.😊

[@Nightmare0021]

Hi Jason! I have recently built a new PC with the MSI Tomahawk X870 WiFi, and was fortunate enough to get an R7 9800X3D for MSRP at Microcenter. Also at Microcenter I picked up an MSI Gaming Trio RTX 5080. I have submitted my config to Paul's Hardware, and was lucky enough to get a full video response from him (the video titled "DON’T Choose the Wrong Parts for..."); among his advices (which I mostly approve of), he criticized my motherboard choice, saying that I should have gone with an X670E or X870E chipset. For my use case (I am using only one PCI-E 4.0 SSD, and don't need that many USB ports) I am pretty happy with my choice. What do you think about it? Thanks for the video!

[@BOXRIP]

I had a B650 tomahawk Mag, thinking about returning it for the x670e as well. Did they give you anymore detail on why the x670e? Instead of the x870 tomahawk

[@Nightmare0021]

@@BOXRIP Are you asking "why did Paul recommend an x670e instead of the x870?" He basically said that the x670e chipset offers more IO (USB ports and pci-e ports, mainly). Why are you thinking of exchanging your motherboard?

[@kelley09162]

@@Nightmare0021 Jason would say a X670/X870E isn't necessary. So, you made a good choice with your Motherboard.

[@OutlookJonas]

Man things change fast, the Pro RS and M-E Tuf mobo's are gone. Try the ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2, best motherboard right now for up to 9800x3d cpu, no wifi though.

[@Cheeky_Chelsea]

Heck yea, I was able to find the white asrock b650 wifi in stock. I think it looks better than the more expensive options

[@SuperStatch]

got the Asus Rog Strix B850 A with a 7900x love it so far

[@Akadehmix]

I just got a board a couple weeks ago. I have never been so confused as I was when determining what kind of am5 board to get for my 9800x3d. Was between the x870 tomahawk and the asus strix b850-f. I went with the asus. I like it so far, but yeah, what a headache.

[@watersMO]

Jason shopping for a motherboard - "Look at that upgraded audio!" Jason shopping for a new car - "Look at that upgraded audio!" Jason shopping for cat food - "Look at that upgraded audio!" 😉

[@imanibrahim6268]

i just got my build days ago. i'm using the B650M-E motherboard w Ryzen 7 7800X3D cpu and Sapphire Radeon RX7800XT card.

[@MarvhinVillafuente]

You should include in your list the best white motherboards for budget/midrange/premium.

[@Redsniper23]

Thanks for the reference! I am in the midst of my new build right now. I'm collecting parts. I finally got a Ryzen 7 9800X3D but I don't know what the best memory is for it.

[@PCBuilderChannel]

See our best ram for gaming 2024 video. Hasn't changed. DDR6 6000 CL30 or CL28.

[@Redsniper23]

@@PCBuilderChannel Thank you! I was wondering if any of the higher 6400, 6600, or 7k+ memory would be of any benefit for gaming. Thank you again!

[@mybrotherjames8579]

@@PCBuilderChannelJASON!!! It’s ddr5! 😂

[@ofpower]

hey jason. its 2025 and many of us are due to build systems or rebuild systems very soon. its time to do a formal update on the state of intel silicone.

[@Dragons952]

I did purchase a B650 Tomahawk but later found a ASRock B850 Pro-A Wi-Fi costed the same. I figured I should pickup the B850 for it’s Gen 5 GPU slot. Given that both motherboards were priced the same at that time. I might as well.

[@bs_art3625]

Was literally thinking about this yesterday after realizing all gpus I wanted are sold out or too expensive now.

[@earthsurfer13]

Just a few days ago I could have gotten a power color 7800xt for 499.00. Now it's 900 just a couple days later. Sad.

[@PCBuilderChannel]

Give the GPU market a month. 5070 Ti launch stock looks very weak. RX 9000 stock looks strong but the demand will be insane given the massive undersupply of 50 series. But it will start getting better.

[@cvd1]

I put a 9800x3d in my MSI B650 Gaming Plus WiFi motherboard. After a bios update and PBO2 tweaks, it is running great! I paired it with a 4070 SUPER at 1080p 240hz. Very satisfied with this build.

[@a.gabrielarchibald5291]

A bit sad to not any recommendations for X870, especially for those people who don't want to deal with Bios updates for their Motheboards but want to get into the Ryzen 9000s.

[@yasuchika]

You're going to have to update your Bios eventually anyway, even on X870.

[@mmremugamesmm]

@@yasuchika I think you missed the point. They don't want to have to update the motherboard just to work with 9000 series CPU. They want a board that's ready to go.

[@RobloxianX]

Hoping that one day we'll get an X870E ITX motherboard

[@nickhtk6285]

You are right. Seems we are awash of products and most are untested.

[@ins1ght10]

Hey Jason! Awesome job, love your content! I was able to snag a B650 Steel Legend some time ago and I have now upgraded to a R7 9800X3D and a RTX 5080 Aero. I think I'll be just fine with this B650 board, right?

[@jimdob6528]

At this point I’m waiting for the AM6 platform before I upgrade again. Got a 5700x3d on a b450msi tomahawk paired with a 7900xt so I am solid till 2028

[@toko.sampoerna.sumenep]

hi jason, why is the latest ASUS ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI not included in the recommendations? I am interested in this MOBO is the price too expensive for the features offered ?

[@PCBuilderChannel]

Overpriced basically. It's a great board, but it's just a refresh of the B650E-F which is cheaper (and we recommended). But if it has something you want, grab it.

[@toko.sampoerna.sumenep]

@@PCBuilderChannel thank you sir, you are the best

[@kennethnorris2968]

picking up my Asrock B650 PG lightning today for $140 at MC 🎉

[@N0N0111]

Cool Thumbnail!

[@huntergibson7675]

The pain of wanting to buy a gpu and cpu for my awesome motherboard, but seeing every gpu being overpriced or sold out 😔

[@kuro7221]

What do you guys think of the MSI x670e gaming plus wifi? Im surprised to no see it in this video

[@PCBuilderChannel]

It's a weird one. It's got midrange features in a high end chipset for a mediocre price. ASUS Prime X670E-Pro is substantially better for about the same price.

[@kuro7221]

@@PCBuilderChannel Curious why you think the prime is better and why does 4 M.2s without lane sharing + rear usb spam is midrange for am5?

[@Segr0eg]

Very nice guide ! About back connect motherboards, I found another one for AM5 (GIGABYTE B650E AORUS Stealth Ice) but this time it's an ATX board. Did you take a look at it, and if so do you recommend it ?

[@darkemperortr2522]

Just got mine new Gigabyte aorur pro ice x870 is so nice looking motherboard

[@michaelr4065]

Building a new PC and found your channel back in Nov 2024 to get a refresh on latest tech landscape. Excellent summary!

[@PCBuilderChannel]

Thank you!!!! Glad we could help!

[@DonJohn-h8l]

Lol, I was just looking at AM5 boards. Great timing.

[@AwwwBeanz]

I just bought the b850 Asrock riptide wifi to go with the 7800xt/9700x build I’m doing. Hopefully it was a good choice

[@denxx56]

Hey Jason, I'm planning on buying and assembling a new PC soon and wanted to know your opinions on my parts list: Mobo - Gigabyte B650 X AX v2 CPU - Ryzen 5 7600x RAM - G.skill Flare x5 2x16gb 6000mhz CL30 CPU cooler - Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB GPU - Gigabyte RX7800 XT PSU - Corsair RM750e Case - Montech AIR 903 MAX Haven't decided on storage yet. What do you think? Originally I wanted the Team group delta rgb kit, but I assume that it may not fit under the large Peerless Assassin. I was also wondering about the case having 2 USB3 connectors while the mobo has only 1 USB3 slot, do the 2 wires from the case merge into 1 and so are both still able to be connected? Would also love to hear any other things to consider or potential improvements!

[@PCBuilderChannel]

Looks good to me. Might want to see what AMD launches for the $400-$500 price point with the 9000 series before grabbing a 7800 XT. You can seat the cooler fan higher to accommodate the ram if necessary, or go with a budget tower air cooler (single tower) as that is plenty for the 7600X.

[@denxx56]

@@PCBuilderChannel I thought about waiting, but I'm afraid that the stock for those GPU probably isn't going to be very high for a while with scalpers, and I'm also largely worried about the likely tariffs coming to the US causing price increases, despite living in Europe, I'd assume there's a likelihood it could still affect us even here. Thanks for the response!

[@RandomPersonOnTheInternet1234]

I got the x670e-a rog strix Mobo for $250 and it looks amazing and has plenty of bells and whistles but I literally cannot find anyone who actually covers the board.

[@gwonzz]

I’ve bin following you for a few years now, I like how you break everything down. I’m still on gigabyte b550m ds3h lol but I have upgraded to the 5800x3d and I have a 4090 and 1000 watt psu I think it’s time to upgrade what do you think Jason ? I’m looking to go am5 I was looking at the 9800x3d mobo combo at micro center with ram for about 1000 US dollars that’s gonna be my next upgrade is that a good deal ? It’s the ASUS x870e rog strix gaming WiFi g skill flare x5 series 32 gb ram ddr5-6000 is that a good upgrade for the price ?

[@PCBuilderChannel]

Wow, a 4090 on a B550M DS3H!!! I broke the GPU slot on one with an RX 7700 XT because it was too heavy (no GPU reinforcement on it). Congrats on getting the 4090 on it! Micro Center deals are usually quite good but they do use more midrange motherboards rather than premium ones. But those are typically fine for a 9800X3D.

[@Joeker8171]

I just got confused with all these new boards 🤦🏾‍♂ I'll watch this video again

[@djaxe32]

I appreciate you covering all the aspects, like not needing the PCIe 5.0 slots. I’m looking at the AORUS B650M Elite AX-is it good for a midrange Ryzen 7 + RTX 3080 build? What’s your opinion? Thanks!

[@mybrotherjames8579]

I have a b650 aorus elite with a 7700/6800xt. 2 years no issues. Jason said in another post the gigabyte boards tend to have a worse analog audio solution, but if you’re running usb that won’t matter.

[@GatsuOnBerserk]

I saw that B850M PG Riptide, when will you review it? I'm planning to get that board, but it's costantly in backorder so in EU I can find only the Steel Legend (white variant, clearly)

[@adrianpunga1998]

Hey Jason, was really expecting for you to cover the ASRock B850 Riptide 😮 can you please give your opinion on that one, specifically for a 7800x3d combo? Thanks 🙏

[@PCBuilderChannel]

Same board as the Steel Legend, just different color (maybe other minor differences). I don't love ASRock's trend of cutting down the number of capacitors in the audio section to just 2 on those boards, though I'm not sure if it actually matters (would require testing). And it's a bit expensive compared to the Live Mixer. But if you like that styling, go for it!

[@gntan83]

I wish ASRock had a bigger presence in my country. There are only a few of the AM5 models on sale but at least they're still reasonably priced. Asus, MSI, and Gigabyte mobos cost a pretty penny.

[@PCBuilderChannel]

Yes prices are going to vary heavily by region, that's why I always try and give alternatives. Hope you get something good!

[@christianross2567]

They have ALC 4082 now.... ASROCK X870E NOVA has it I think

[@PCBuilderChannel]

Very small deviation. Consider it the same as ALC4080.

[@Alt.raikan]

Is the rog strix motherboard strictly the best for gaming?

[@kelley09162]

I wouldn't say so as many should be good for Gaming

[@alexhamilton5891]

How does the msi x670e gaming plus wifi compare to the tomahawk? The gaming plus is currently only $190

[@patrol2omega]

CVN Gaming Frozen M650M for me is the best motherboard in the market. 12 cooling pads Everything is PCi 5.0 Amazing features It's software is superior by far too much vs Aorus and MSI (previously owned motherboards) Paired with a Ryzen 9600X the max temperatures at 1440p while playing Wukong with max settings is always below 59° Totally in love with modern Chinese brands

[@inconspicuousboar3177]

What are your thoughts on the NZXT N9 X870E? I like the design of the board but I’m not a fan of how basic ASRock bios is. It would be interesting to have you mention bios features in future videos as a factor to consider.

[@PCBuilderChannel]

It is supposedly coming Q1, but hard to say given the NZXT scandal and how that is scrambling everything over there. I am considering just a standalone video on bios differences between the 4 board makers.

[@Hatredy11]

For me, a big part of the motherboard is the software. The MSI center works well and looks good. My Gigabyte software sucks and installing updates is a buggy mess.

[@PCBuilderChannel]

I hate them all. I find all the different apps in MSI Center incomprehensible and duplicative, ASUS's armory crate is crazy buggy and decides to break my RGB every couple months for a week or two, ASRock's are ok but weak RGB integration, and Gigabyte has some good features but I hate RGB Fusion.

[@VinniePaz]

Cant wait for your next "Best GPU Deals" video 🤣