Which X470 Motherboard?

Digital X · 8 Jan 2019 at 04:15

Decided I'm going with an R7 2700X as an upgrade from my sig. I had a few boards in mind. Would like to stay under £200.

1. https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...ocket-am4-ddr4-atx-motherboard-mb-56z-gi.html

2. https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...ocket-am4-ddr4-atx-motherboard-mb-56y-gi.html

3.https://www.overclockers.co.uk/asus...ocket-am4-ddr4-atx-motherboard-mb-6c1-as.html

I have not owned many AMD chips, I think maybe an old Athlon years back so no idea which is best here. I do use Wifi only btw.

4K8KW10 · 8 Jan 2019 at 09:16

Asus is better:

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Asus ROG Strix X470-F Gaming AMD X470 (Socket AM4) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £184.99

Total: £195.49 (includes shipping: £10.50)

TangoEchoAlpha · 8 Jan 2019 at 09:27

If you can stretch to £240, the X470 Gaming 7 is absolutely superb. Might be worth considering something like the Asrock X470 Taichi also.

4K8KW10 · 8 Jan 2019 at 09:29

While, in reality, this is the best (if one can stretch):

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Asus ROG Crosshair VII Hero (Wi-Fi) AMD X470 (Socket AM4) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £257.99

Total: £267.89 (includes shipping: £9.90)

DoneADougalOnSofa · 8 Jan 2019 at 09:39

4K8KW10 said:
Asus is better:

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Asus ROG Strix X470-F Gaming AMD X470 (Socket AM4) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £184.99

Total: £195.49 (includes shipping: £10.50)

+1 for the Strix. I've got one. Lovely board IMHO, does very well in the reviews I've seen too.

EDIT just seen the WiFi bit... don't think it has it onboard, but I only use wired connection

ChocoViennese · 8 Jan 2019 at 10:36

DoneADougalOnSofa said:
+1 for the Strix. I've got one. Lovely board IMHO, does very well in the reviews I've seen too.

EDIT just seen the WiFi bit... don't think it has it onboard, but I only use wired connection

I have the strix as well, it is a fantastic overclocker, my R5 1600x sits all day at 4GHz with low (cant remember exact setting) voltages. Definitely does not have wifi though.

Digital X · 8 Jan 2019 at 15:34

I can do the ROG strix. Over 200 at the moment is pushing it a bit, thanks.

Well regarding wifi I have a wifi dongle but seen some mention wifi in the name.

KungFuSpaghetti · 8 Jan 2019 at 18:15

I'm happy as a pig in poop with my x470 taichi. Has Wi-Fi and massively overkill VRMs, prefect for next couple of Ryzen releases.

lee32uk · 8 Jan 2019 at 22:17

Why not go with the R7 2700 for £80 less ? Then put some/all of that towards a higher end board such as the Taichi, Crosshair or Gaming 7. At least that way you should be covered for Ryzen 3xxx if you want a higher core cpu in the future.

KungFuSpaghetti · 10 Jan 2019 at 09:32

lee32uk said:
Why not go with the R7 2700 for £80 less ? Then put some/all of that towards a higher end board such as the Taichi, Crosshair or Gaming 7. At least that way you should be covered for Ryzen 3xxx if you want a higher core cpu in the future.

This makes the most sense!

Digital X · 10 Jan 2019 at 11:38

I had the R7 2700X on order since 8th, and it's arriving today. Which I got for £239, I can't really refuse/return at the door can I? I'd feel terrible.. But I get your point.

KungFuSpaghetti · 10 Jan 2019 at 11:41

I'd keep it, that price is a bargain and you can always drop one of the newer ones in down the line, mobo chipset dependent!

Digital X · 10 Jan 2019 at 12:00

Indeed, I mean I'm new to anything past the FX6300 series which my stepdad had, I did check prices and this is a cracker, thanks for the advice btw guys appreciate it.

lee32uk · 10 Jan 2019 at 13:53

Digital X said:
I had the R7 2700X on order since 8th, and it's arriving today. Which I got for £239, I can't really refuse/return at the door can I? I'd feel terrible.. But I get your point.

If you got it for £239 then that is a steal.

Digital X · 10 Jan 2019 at 14:35

Yep, here with me now, pins are fine just slight paste on top, RAM and Board coming tomorrow. Asus X470 Prime and Teamgroup Vulcan T Force 3000Mhz. Had to lower the pricing a bit due to finances etc.

muj · 12 Jan 2019 at 20:28

Digital X said:
I had the R7 2700X on order since 8th, and it's arriving today. Which I got for £239, I can't really refuse/return at the door can I? I'd feel terrible.. But I get your point.

How you got it that cheap, I'm looking for one as well.

Digital X · 12 Jan 2019 at 22:45

That was on B Grade here. But there was only 1 left, I'd keep my eye open though on their clearance section. As for the Motherboard I am set now, all up and running.