I was wondering what Z690 motherboard everyone is planning on getting with alder lake.
I'm definitely going DDR5 route since I've waited like 4-5 years to upgrade from my 7820x.
I browsed through everything I've seen on Newegg and BH Photo and I was thinking any of the following with DDR5 & WIFI
If I change my mind and stretch the budget to $599
Asus Z690 Maximus Hero (supports both LGA 1200 / 1700 CPU mounting)
MSI MEG Z690 Ace
Asrock Z690 Taichi
Do you recommend any of the above boards over the other based on features? Seems like you have to pay about $400 for DDR5 and Wifi 6/E and $599 to get thunderbolt 3 and the best power delivery.
Let me know your thoughts.
Thanks
I'm definitely going DDR5 route since I've waited like 4-5 years to upgrade from my 7820x.
I browsed through everything I've seen on Newegg and BH Photo and I was thinking any of the following with DDR5 & WIFI
MSI MPG Z690 CARBON $399
ASUS ROG Strix Z690-F Gaming $399
MSI MPG Z690 EDGE $329
GIGABYTE Z690 AORUS PRO $329 (only WIFI 6, not 6E)
GIGABYTE Z690 AORUS ULTRA $369 (only WIFI 6, not 6E)
If I change my mind and stretch the budget to $599
Asus Z690 Maximus Hero (supports both LGA 1200 / 1700 CPU mounting)
MSI MEG Z690 Ace
Asrock Z690 Taichi
Do you recommend any of the above boards over the other based on features? Seems like you have to pay about $400 for DDR5 and Wifi 6/E and $599 to get thunderbolt 3 and the best power delivery.
Let me know your thoughts.
Thanks
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