Don't forget that if building from scratch the X470 will take the new cpu's out of the box. The B350/X370 boards will need a bios update which would involve getting hold of a first gen Ryzen cpu or wait for a AMD flashing kit.
... and also. With the X370 boards, they will not reach the maximum XFR2 frequencies, thus losing CPU performance.
... and also. With the X370 boards, they will not reach the maximum XFR2 frequencies, thus losing CPU performance.
... and also. With the X370 boards, they will not reach the maximum XFR2 frequencies, thus losing CPU performance.
Some boards might have improved memory compatibility, X370/B350 boards were rife with memory signalling issues, X470 seems to have improved in that regard somewhat.
Tbh I'm tempted to switch just my motherboard and find out what an X470 will do for my 1600X. In terms of actual computing power, it's fine for me, but I'm let down by shoddy bios and a bad board layout and the memory being stuck down at 2933
...if there was a nice mATX option I'd probably already have done it, but no joy there. Don't really want ATX, and concerned that ITX might not have enough VRM phases for a top tier chip next gen...
ITX boards might surprise you
Google doesn't seem to know any PCB breakdowns for ITX boards (yet) but I only see 6 VRM heatsinks on the Asus X470-I
if they are same type as hero then wouldn't mind to much 160A to CPU if thats the case
I think my concern is the lack of phases will generate a lot of heat - on a small board, which can be expected to be in a small case ¬_¬
I should probably just wait a few weeks and let reviews and opinions surface. Was kind of hoping Ryzen 2 would solve my problems, but since it's failed to launch with a single mATX board it's actually given me more to think about
should be alright, if your only gaming. ran my itx z370 with vrms hitting 80c max when gaming with 1.34v running 5.1 8700k haha
Tbh I'm tempted to switch just my motherboard and find out what an X470 will do for my 1600X. In terms of actual computing power, it's fine for me, but I'm let down by shoddy bios and a bad board layout and the memory being stuck down at 2933
...if there was a nice mATX option I'd probably already have done it, but no joy there. Don't really want ATX, and concerned that ITX might not have enough VRM phases for a top tier chip next gen...