Finding X370 motherboard

[za22061991]

As the title said, I want to find a motherboard as a replacement of my dead motherboard from previous thread:
https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/915709-gigabyte-ga-ab350-gaming-3-is-dead-after-replacing-ram-with-rgb-sticks-just-an-unlucky-coincidence/

 

 

I have:

- Ryzen 5 1600

- Corsair Vengeance RGB CMR16GX4M2C3000C15 8GB x 2

- Enermax Triathlor Eco 1000W

- Samsung 850 EVO 250GB

- Western Digital Blue 4TB

- HIS RX 480 8GB

- Thermaltake View 27

 

Since I have a spare RX 470 8GB as well, I think I might want to choose X370 motherboard so I can use both my VGA in a CrossFire mode.

Have any recommendations for bang for the bucks X370 motherboard?

Right now I am considering a used AsRock X370 Taichi for around JPY 15000 (USD 140) with one-week warranty. Is it worth?

[dragonhart6505]

1 minute ago, za22061991 said:

As the title said, I want to find a motherboard as a replacement of my dead motherboard from previous thread:
https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/915709-gigabyte-ga-ab350-gaming-3-is-dead-after-replacing-ram-with-rgb-sticks-just-an-unlucky-coincidence/

 

 

I have:

- Ryzen 5 1600

- Corsair Vengeance RGB CMR16GX4M2C3000C15 8GB x 2

- Enermax Triathlor Eco 1000W

- Samsung 850 EVO 250GB

- Western Digital Blue 4TB

- HIS RX 480 8GB

- Thermaltake View 27

 

Since I have a spare RX 470 8GB as well, I think I might want to choose X370 motherboard so I can use both my VGA in a CrossFire mode.

Have any recommendations for bang for the bucks X370 motherboard?

Right now I am considering a used AsRock X370 Taichi for around JPY 15000 (USD 140) with one-week warranty. Is it worth?

One WEEK warranty? You sure it's not a year?

Asrock is good. MSI is better IMO, but only because I like the aesthetic a little more. Both brands are quite reliable from reviews. If you want pretty and reliable, MSI. If you want cheaper but still reliable, AsRock.

Pretty much can't go too wrong with any of the x370 boards honestly

[za22061991]

10 hours ago, dragonhart6505 said:

One WEEK warranty? You sure it's not a year?

Asrock is good. MSI is better IMO, but only because I like the aesthetic a little more. Both brands are quite reliable from reviews. If you want pretty and reliable, MSI. If you want cheaper but still reliable, AsRock.

Pretty much can't go too wrong with any of the x370 boards honestly

Yes, it is just one week warranty since it is used one.

New AsRock X370 Taichi with 2 years warranty will cost me around JPY 23500 (USD 220), so I am still considering which way to go since my last used GA AB350 with one week warranty failed after only around 3 months  

 

10 hours ago, Alexsolo said:

X470 Motherboards are coming to market soon, and as for brands I'd suggest ASUS. 

https://videocardz.com/75725/asus-x470-rog-strix-prime-motherboards-leaked

 

They will likely be releasing alongside the Ryzen 2 processors.

That is also my another consideration, should I wait till the end of April for (probably) new X470?

[DocSwag]

Consider waiting for X470. If you want a decent X370 board that isn't too much I suggest the X370 Prime Pro

[CPUguy101]

3 hours ago, dragonhart6505 said:

One WEEK warranty? You sure it's not a year?

Asrock is good. MSI is better IMO, but only because I like the aesthetic a little more. Both brands are quite reliable from reviews. If you want pretty and reliable, MSI. If you want cheaper but still reliable, AsRock.

Pretty much can't go too wrong with any of the x370 boards honestly

MSI is not better in any sense of the word "looks" are subjective and in terms of VRM quality they are crap even their x370 titanium board uses cheaper VRM it just shoves a lot of them in and puts a massive heatsink on

[seon123]

4 hours ago, dragonhart6505 said:

Pretty much can't go too wrong with any of the x370 boards honestly

You most definitely can. The Prime A has the same 4 phase as on Asus' B350 boards, Gigabyte only has crap except for the Gaming 5 and K7, MSI only has crap and Asrock has things like the Pro4. 

[dragonhart6505]

4 hours ago, SMBGUY said:

MSI is not better in any sense of the word "looks" are subjective and in terms of VRM quality they are crap even their x370 titanium board uses cheaper VRM it just shoves a lot of them in and puts a massive heatsink on

 

4 hours ago, seon123 said:

You most definitely can. The Prime A has the same 4 phase as on Asus' B350 boards, Gigabyte only has crap except for the Gaming 5 and K7, MSI only has crap and Asrock has things like the Pro4. 

Built and repaired a few systems using MSI boards on various generational platforms. Only ever had one come back and it was because the user went poking and prodding where they shouldn't have. Not sure what your problems were, but experiences differ and I can't fault you for your mistrust. Personally I find them pretty good. It's an opinion and we're all allowed to disagree.

[za22061991]

On 4/13/2018 at 1:59 AM, Alexsolo said:

A replenished stock of new X470 boards could mean cheaper prices, and bigger selection/quantity for you to choose from.

 

Also anything brand new from ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI should come with 3 year warranty.

 

On 4/13/2018 at 2:13 AM, DocSwag said:

Consider waiting for X470. If you want a decent X370 board that isn't too much I suggest the X370 Prime Pro

 

On 4/13/2018 at 5:41 AM, SMBGUY said:

MSI is not better in any sense of the word "looks" are subjective and in terms of VRM quality they are crap even their x370 titanium board uses cheaper VRM it just shoves a lot of them in and puts a massive heatsink on

 

On 4/13/2018 at 5:54 AM, seon123 said:

You most definitely can. The Prime A has the same 4 phase as on Asus' B350 boards, Gigabyte only has crap except for the Gaming 5 and K7, MSI only has crap and Asrock has things like the Pro4. 

 

On 4/13/2018 at 10:35 AM, dragonhart6505 said:

 

Built and repaired a few systems using MSI boards on various generational platforms. Only ever had one come back and it was because the user went poking and prodding where they shouldn't have. Not sure what your problems were, but experiences differ and I can't fault you for your mistrust. Personally I find them pretty good. It's an opinion and we're all allowed to disagree.

Since I might not come with X470 anyway, now I'm considering Asrock X370 Gaming K4 for 15000JPY (140 USD).

Any comment?

[just_dave]

X370 K4 won't cause many issues with R5 1600, but i wouldn't recommend it.

Trusty midend boards are Gigabyte Gaming 5 (buttons) and Strix X370-F (beefy VRM).

Good lowend is the Prime X370-Pro.

Wait if X470s are compatible with first gen Ryzen and eventually get something from Asus/Gigabyte lineup as they provide quality mid-end boards.

[za22061991]

1 hour ago, dave_k said:

X370 K4 won't cause many issues with R5 1600, but i wouldn't recommend it.

Trusty midend boards are Gigabyte Gaming 5 (buttons) and Strix X370-F (beefy VRM).

Good lowend is the Prime X370-Pro.

Wait if X470s are compatible with first gen Ryzen and eventually get something from Asus/Gigabyte lineup as they provide quality mid-end boards.

May I ask why you wouldn't recommend Gaming K4?

Gaming 5 is a no-go, too expensive.

To go to Strix X370-F price level, I might also consider AsRock Professional Gaming.

 

Funny fact, AsRock Professional Gaming is cheaper (equals to 30 USD cheaper) compared to AsRock Taichi which is IMO best mid-end X370.

[asus killer]

there are good promotions for x370 boards right now that X470 is coming out. I don't think you need to brake the bank for a good motherboard for the R5 1600. I paid 70€ for my MSI X370 Gaming PRO.

Don't know if it's worth to buy X470 because with a 1st gen Ryzen you won't get the most out of it anyway and the new features i believe you wont be able to use them.

 

This is a good ryzen mobos guide

https://www.gamersnexus.net/guides/3131-the-best-amd-ryzen-motherboards-for-overclocking-x370-b350

[just_dave]

1 hour ago, za22061991 said:

May I ask why you wouldn't recommend Gaming K4?

Gaming 5 is a no-go, too expensive.

To go to Strix X370-F price level, I might also consider AsRock Professional Gaming.

 

Funny fact, AsRock Professional Gaming is cheaper (equals to 30 USD cheaper) compared to AsRock Taichi which is IMO best mid-end X370.

The K4 was a great motherboard in the first revision, but the PCB had a manafacturing defect limit memory overclocking, the second revision had worse VRM (they removed LLC and changed the voltage controller). Then they stopped making it.

If you cant get G5 or x370f, go for the K4

[za22061991]

1 hour ago, asus killer said:

there are good promotions for x370 boards right now that X470 is coming out. I don't think you need to brake the bank for a good motherboard for the R5 1600. I paid 70€ for my MSI X370 Gaming PRO.

Don't know if it's worth to buy X470 because with a 1st gen Ryzen you won't get the most out of it anyway and the new features i believe you wont be able to use them.

 

This is a good ryzen mobos guide

https://www.gamersnexus.net/guides/3131-the-best-amd-ryzen-motherboards-for-overclocking-x370-b350

 

40 minutes ago, dave_k said:

The K4 was a great motherboard in the first revision, but the PCB had a manafacturing defect limit memory overclocking, the second revision had worse VRM (they removed LLC and changed the voltage controller). Then they stopped making it.

If you cant get G5 or x370f, go for the K4

 

Okay, thank you all for your valuable information. For sure I will take them into my consideration for buying new motherboard.