Purchased a i7-9800X! Need x299 board recommendations.

[shotsfired]

I have some specific needs, but there's a few boards that fit what I need. I just can't decide what I should go with... 

I need a mobo that has a monoblock, probably from EK. I'll list the recommendations in a poll, then I want you to VOTE, and then follow that up with WHY you'd choose that motherboard! 

 

Thanks! 

[Jurrunio]

why 9800X when there's the 9900k, both 8 core 16 thread parts. X299 boards cost more than even the great Z390 ones.

[corrado33]

Buying the latest and greatest extreme processor is a real waste of money.

 

EDIT: The only real difference is memory channels (2 vs 4) and PCIe lanes. (16 vs 44)

 

Not to mention the boards are often at least twice as expensive. 

[shotsfired]

2 hours ago, Jurrunio said:

why 9800X when there's the 9900k, both 8 core 16 thread parts. X299 boards cost more than even the great Z390 ones.

Because I need an X CPU. 

2 hours ago, Abyssal Radon said:

So I voted for the ASUS ROG Strix X299-E Gaming board because I know many people with ASUS ROG boards and love them. No issues, (at least what I've heard) about the ROG line of boards.

Thank you for your vote! 

2 hours ago, Abyssal Radon said:

Shoot, I forgot about that CPU lol. Maybe he needs more PCI-E lanes?

I do, I have x2 1080ti and x2 M.2 NVME drives. 

2 hours ago, corrado33 said:

Buying the latest and greatest extreme processor is a real waste of money.

 

EDIT: The only real difference is memory channels (2 vs 4) and PCIe lanes. (16 vs 44)

 

Not to mention the boards are often at least twice as expensive. 

Money isn't a problem for me. This is an enthusiast build, and I'm going to build what I want, not what everyone else wants. 

 

I need quad channel memory for my desired build, and 16 PCI lanes is absolute bullshit. I have SLI 1080ti's and 2 M.2 drives. Yes I realize that the 9900K is better for overclocks, and has the cores I want. But the PCI limits and the dual channel memory are not passing my requirements. 

 

 

FOR THOSE WHO DIDN'T VOTE: I would appreciate it if you stopped questioning my build, and instead, be constructive and assist me with a board suggestion. I have done months of research, to finally end up on the 9800X (which is ordered), so please be a good community and vote for a listed board. Don't forget to comment why you voted.

[Jurrunio]

2 minutes ago, shotsfired said:

I need quad channel memory for my desired build, and 16 PCI lanes is absolute bullshit. I have SLI 1080ti's and 2 M.2 drives. Yes I realize that the 9900K is better for overclocks, and has the cores I want. But the PCI limits and the dual channel memory are not passing my requirements. 

The thing is, you go big or go home. If you already have 1080ti SLI build and NVMe SSDs, at least get a 14 core or something more crazy. Intel's rumoured to push a 10 core as their consumer platform flagship, which will make your 9800X look bad immediately.

[shotsfired]

29 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

The thing is, you go big or go home. If you already have 1080ti SLI build and NVMe SSDs, at least get a 14 core or something more crazy. Intel's rumoured to push a 10 core as their consumer platform flagship, which will make your 9800X look bad immediately.

Nope! Offer me a 9980XE or a 9800X, and I'd still take the 9800X. The programs I use will never use more than 8 cores, even in the worst scenario, and I also need gaming performance, so less cores is better there. The 9800X is a perfect choice for my needs and wants. 

[Cereal5]

1 minute ago, shotsfired said:

Offer me a 9980XE or a 9800X, and I'd still take the 9980XE

I think you said that backwards.

 

1 minute ago, shotsfired said:

I also need long performance, so least cores is better there. The 9800X is a perfect choice for my needs and wants. 

Considering core counts have gone up double in the last 3 years, I'd say the opposite, but whatever floats your boat.

 

I'd go with a gigabyte or EVGA board. Both of their motherboard departments have really stepped up their game recently, whereas Asus has really been slacking

[shotsfired]

6 minutes ago, Cereal5 said:

I think you said that backwards.

 

Considering core counts have gone up double in the last 3 years, I'd say the opposite, but whatever floats your boat.

 

I'd go with a gigabyte or EVGA board. Both of their motherboard departments have really stepped up their game recently, whereas Asus has really been slacking

Yeah, I corrected myself. I'm tired. 

 

And you think Gigabyte has been doing well? Any reasons why? I've had an Asus Prime Z270-A and I like it. I don't love it. But I like it. 

[shotsfired]

13 minutes ago, shotsfired said:

Nope! Offer me a 9980XE or a 9800X, and I'd still take the 9800X. The programs I use will never use more than 8 cores, even in the worst scenario, and I also need gaming performance, so least cores is better there. The 9800X is a perfect choice for my needs and wants. 

 

[Cereal5]

7 minutes ago, shotsfired said:

Yeah, I corrected myself. I'm tired. 

 

And you think Gigabyte has been doing well? Any reasons why? I've had an Asus Prime Z270-A and I like it. I don't love it. But I like it. 

VRMs/power phases. Gigabyte has more/better, Asus has less/worse.

[shotsfired]

Just now, Cereal5 said:

VRMs/power phases. Gigabyte has more/better, Asus has less/worse.

Fair answers. Thank you. 

[Starrynight]

51 minutes ago, shotsfired said:

Because I need an X CPU. 

Thank you for your vote! 

I do, I have x2 1080ti and x2 M.2 NVME drives. 

Money isn't a problem for me. This is an enthusiast build, and I'm going to build what I want, not what everyone else wants. 

 

I need quad channel memory for my desired build, and 16 PCI lanes is absolute bullshit. I have SLI 1080ti's and 2 M.2 drives. Yes I realize that the 9900K is better for overclocks, and has the cores I want. But the PCI limits and the dual channel memory are not passing my requirements. 

 

 

FOR THOSE WHO DIDN'T VOTE: I would appreciate it if you stopped questioning my build, and instead, be constructive and assist me with a board suggestion. I have done months of research, to finally end up on the 9800X (which is ordered), so please be a good community and vote for a listed board. Don't forget to comment why you voted.

Totally agree with you. I get this BS everytime I talk about my planned build I'll be making for christmas, which is either a 2950x or a i9-7900x. I'm going to go ahead and get the 7900x unless I can figure out my own motherboard situation, the reviewers have been very dishonest with the new refresh of the 2xxx series mobos. They have tons of problems. But everybody I talk too is using 7 year old cpu's and wants to talk me down from getting a high end cpu....and im like? I have the money it's not a concern I want the best. Don't listen to somebody whose never owned the highest end of the highest end hardware they will always tell you you don't need that, inside they are just jealous.

[shotsfired]

23 minutes ago, Starrynight said:

Totally agree with you. I get this BS everytime I talk about my planned build I'll be making for christmas, which is either a 2950x or a i9-7900x. I'm going to go ahead and get the 7900x unless I can figure out my own motherboard situation, the reviewers have been very dishonest with the new refresh of the 2xxx series mobos. They have tons of problems. But everybody I talk too is using 7 year old cpu's and wants to talk me down from getting a high end cpu....and im like? I have the money it's not a concern I want the best. Don't listen to somebody whose never owned the highest end of the highest end hardware they will always tell you you don't need that, inside they are just jealous.

I always follow my wants and needs. I appreciate feedback, but people outright dismissing my ideas is frustrating. 

 

PM me and let's talk about that build of yours!

[qoozta]

I've also bought an i7 9800X and I'm waiting for the ASUS Prime X299-DELUXE II, which has 5G lan and an extra M.2 slots (3 in total).

For the OP's choices, I will choose the DELUXE for the dual Intel lan.

[Lathlaer]

I'd vote Asus Rampage VI Apex if you had it here

[shotsfired]

10 hours ago, qoozta said:

I've also bought an i7 9800X and I'm waiting for the ASUS Prime X299-DELUXE II, which has 5G lan and an extra M.2 slots (3 in total).

For the OP's choices, I will choose the DELUXE for the dual Intel lan.

Very good. Thank you! Let's talk about that build when you finish it!!

9 hours ago, Lathlaer said:

I'd vote Asus Rampage VI Apex if you had it here

My friend... If only. :dreams:

[shreduhsoreus]

I've been eyeballing the same CPU for my own reasons as well. I've been considering the ASRock X299 Fatal1ty i9 XE. With the massive VRM heatsinks. Any reason that's not one up for consideration?

[shotsfired]

On 12/10/2018 at 9:32 AM, shreduhsoreus said:

I've been eyeballing the same CPU for my own reasons as well. I've been considering the ASRock X299 Fatal1ty i9 XE. With the massive VRM heatsinks. Any reason that's not one up for consideration?

One of my strict requirements is, it needs a monoblock from EKWB to fit it. Also, I've no experience with ASRock. 

[shreduhsoreus]

On 12/13/2018 at 7:53 PM, shotsfired said:

One of my strict requirements is, it needs a monoblock from EKWB to fit it. Also, I've no experience with ASRock. 

The VRM heatsink on this board is so massive you honestly won't need it.

[shotsfired]

On 12/17/2018 at 6:54 AM, shreduhsoreus said:

The VRM heatsink on this board is so massive you honestly won't need it.

That's not always correct, or good enough. Consider if that heatsink doesn't get any airflow, then what? You've got an overheating VRM problem. Putting it on water is an easy, and attractive, fix. I've found the solution I believe to be good for me. 

[shreduhsoreus]

On 12/24/2018 at 12:52 AM, shotsfired said:

That's not always correct, or good enough. Consider if that heatsink doesn't get any airflow, then what? You've got an overheating VRM problem. Putting it on water is an easy, and attractive, fix. I've found the solution I believe to be good for me. 

Then get a case that you can have fans on top? You're talking about an 8 core chip, not an 18 core chip.

 

https://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/8461/asrock-fatal1ty-x299-pro-gaming-i9-xe-motherboard-review/index10.html

https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASRock/X299_Professional_Gaming_i9_XE/11.html

 

I know you already bought what you wanted, but this is here for future reference to anybody who comes across this. 

[Ground]

X299 dark, no need for a monoblock with that VRM heatsink. 

 

Also, a 1080 TI wouldn‘t have been limited by PCIe 3.0 x8, and NVME could‘ve been ran by the chipset, but whatever floats your boat, I also prefer HEDT (though mainly old stuff)