Best Budget But Not Budget MB for the 9900k?

[Dash25]

Hey! Back again, with a couple more questions.

Anyways, I'm looking for the best motherboard to hold up the 9900k with slight overclocking to at least 4.8 or 4.9 if the chip is capable. At the same time, while I know I shouldn't cheap out on a motherboard for this beast of a chip, how cheap of a level can it be before it turns bad? I'm mainly looking at using Google Express's New Year coupons and noticed these motherboards on their market.

MSI Z390 A-Pro - 142$

MSI Z390 MPG Gaming Edge AC - 190$

MSI MAG TOMAHAWK Z390 - 174$

MSI Z390 MPG Gaming Plus - 146$

ASUS Prime Z390-P - 156$

Gigabyte Z390 Gaming M - 155$

AORUS Z390 Elite - 180$

Gigabyte Z390 Gaming X - 165$

ASUS TUF Z390-PRO - 180$

ASUS TUF Z390-Gaming - 180$

 

These are my probable current options right now, I've heard good things about the Gigabyte AORUS Elite, but I wanted to ask the community before I pull any triggers. Out of these MBs, which would be the best bang for the buck? I'm ok with sacrificing 0.1 GHz for a 50$ cheaper MB, I essentially just want the best value MB. If there are any other MBs that you'd like to recommend feel free to comment! Although, I really wouldn't like to go over 200$, thanks!

 

Also, I'm not really sure the differences between a lot of these MBs like the TUF Z390 Pro and Gaming, so if anyone would like to drop an explanation or what not that would be much appreciated!

 

EDIT: I'll also be using Wifi as well since there are no nearby ethernet ports in my room. Would it be worth the investment for a more expensive board with a wifi card? Or just buy the wifi card separately for better quality or whatever. I'll be competing on the T500 Competitive ladder for Overwatch so fastest is always the best.

[Jurrunio]

I'd shoot down all but the Aorus Elite for overclocking. The Asus boards and MSI Z390-A Pro are the worst offenders.

 

12 minutes ago, Dash25 said:

I'm ok with sacrificing 0.1 GHz for a 50$ cheaper MB,

then you should wait for the locked sku instead, or rather just go Ryzen. 9900k is not a place to save money, just not wasting it is enough.

[Dissitesuxba11s]

Here is a long video from an extreme overclocker (Build Zoid via Gamers Nexus).

From that list, the Aorus Elite would be the choice.

[mxk]

The Aorus Elite shits on every board on that list for overclocking. The Aorus Z390 boards have a bad BIOS but thats a fair trade off in my eyes.

[Turtle Rig]

No Quad Channel Memory ....... I cant find a board with 8 slots that works with 9900k ? 

[Jurrunio]

47 minutes ago, Dash25 said:

Also, I'm not really sure the differences between a lot of these MBs like the TUF Z390 Pro and Gaming

VRM components (quality and quantity) and VRM heatsinks make the most difference. Just like tyres to a car.

[Dissitesuxba11s]

42 minutes ago, Turtle Rig said:

No Quad Channel Memory ....... I cant find a board with 8 slots that works with 9900k ? 

The 9900k doesn't support quad channel.

[Turtle Rig]

12 minutes ago, Dissitesuxba11s said:

The 9900k doesn't support quad channel.

No kidding.  That sorta sux.  Will the 9900k successor allow for 8 slot mobo ? 

[Dissitesuxba11s]

5 minutes ago, Turtle Rig said:

No kidding.  That sorta sux.  Will the 9900k successor allow for 8 slot mobo ? 

Probably only if the successor will be something like the 9980XE or something that's classified as high-end desktop (HEDT) that can take advantage of quad channel memory.