9th Gen Micro ATX Boards and 2080 vs 2080ti

[Neoni]

Right guys, ive an absolute monster of a PC in size in the Anteks Evolv Glass, i want to build in something smaller like the Corsair 280x but motherboard seems really limited for 9th gen series in Micro atx? am i missing something?

Also opinions on bang for buck on graphics, 2080 vs 2080ti?

Regards,
Alex

 

[tamzzy]

motherboard seems really limited for 9th gen series in Micro atx? am i missing something?

you are right unfortunately.
few options:
1) most expensive + most features = asus gene
2) best vrm at reasonable price but lacking other features = gigabyte z390m gaming
3) okay vrm with decent features = msi mpg z390m
4) not worth considering = asrock z390m pro4

 

[tamzzy]

Also opinions on bang for buck on graphics, 2080 vs 2080ti?

they're both not good value for money in comparison to previous gen gpu, but it is what it is.
2080 is round about last gen 1080ti performance + 5-10%
2080ti is the first true 4k60fps gaming card, but you pay ~£1100 for it

 

[Neoni]

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What about the :
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/asus...151-ddr4-micro-atx-motherboard-mb-6d0-as.html

worth a look or not?

 

[tamzzy]

What about the :
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/asus...151-ddr4-micro-atx-motherboard-mb-6d0-as.html

worth a look or not?

bundle that in with the "not worth considering" option. budget 4 phase VRM. will cook eggs if you want to run it with a 9700k/9900k

 

[orbitalwalsh]

B CODE
My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6GHz (Coffee Lake) Socket LGA1151 Processor - OEM= £385.99
• 1 x Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-25600C16 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black (CMK16GX4M2B32= £119.99
• 1 x Gigabyte Z390 M Gaming Intel Z390 (Socket 1151) DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard= £129.95
• 1 x Corsair Crystal 280X RGB Micro-ATX Case - Black Tempered Glass (CC-9011135-WW)= £166.99
• 1 x Corsair Hydro Series H115i Performance Liquid CPU Cooler - 280mm (Refurbished) (CW-9060027-WW/RF)= £49.99
• 1 x EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Black Edition 8192MB GDDR6 PCI-Express Graphics Card= £658.99

Total: £1,524.50 (includes shipping: £12.60)
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job done, Tamz is right about the board selection!

Use 2080 myself for 1440p 144hz gaming with Freeysnc screen - couldn't justify 2080ti for my needs

 

[Neoni]

B CODE
My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6GHz (Coffee Lake) Socket LGA1151 Processor - OEM= £385.99
• 1 x Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-25600C16 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black (CMK16GX4M2B32= £119.99
• 1 x Gigabyte Z390 M Gaming Intel Z390 (Socket 1151) DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard= £129.95
• 1 x Corsair Crystal 280X RGB Micro-ATX Case - Black Tempered Glass (CC-9011135-WW)= £166.99
• 1 x Corsair Hydro Series H115i Performance Liquid CPU Cooler - 280mm (Refurbished) (CW-9060027-WW/RF)= £49.99
• 1 x EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Black Edition 8192MB GDDR6 PCI-Express Graphics Card= £658.99

Total: £1,524.50 (includes shipping: £12.60)
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job done, Tamz is right about the board selection!

Use 2080 myself for 1440p 144hz gaming with Freeysnc screen - couldn't justify 2080ti for my needs

You're about spot on there, with that setup a few things id change for cosmetic reasons haha, but thats looking like a strong setup!

 

[orbitalwalsh]

You're about spot on there, with that setup a few things id change for cosmetic reasons haha, but thats looking like a strong setup!

as tamz has poined out to be , 280 AIO above is 1 yr warranty Refurb ( Corsair with RMA do not repair items, they just send you a knew one. so refurbished units end up back on sale with limited warranty)

Spoiler: i went for cosmetics hahaha