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hi guys justw anted to know if it would be worth it to change my current z270 motherboard  http://www.gigabyte.us/Motherboard/GA-Z270M-D3H-rev-10#kf this one for this Msi m7  https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/Z270-GAMING-M7.html#productFeature-section with more power phases for better oc at lower voltages it will also match my gtx 1070 gaming x from msi

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That would be a complete waste of money unless you REALLY want to have a 5GHz overclock 24/7, which I still believe would not be worth the price.

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41 minutes ago, ThroneSmasher said:

the thing is ill be getting the price of the old motherboard discounted from the new one thast why i was also looking into it

If you can return your old mobo for a full refund or in store credit, go for it.

 

 

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