MSI MEG Unify x570 or MSI Tomahawk x570

iwolverine · 7 May 2021 at 09:51

I can see Tomahawk is super popular. However, I can see the MSI Unify also received a lot of positive reviews. Is Unify better than Tomahawk other than the price, extra M.2, and Extra PCIe slot. Paying an extra £70 is not a problem. Just confused about which one to go with.

Can Tomahawk handle future Graphics card upgrades like for 4 years and other minor upgrades? Or paying the extra few quids and upgrade to Unify for future proof.

AMD R9 5900x
32GB 3600Mhz RAM
RTX 3090
850W Platinum PSU

iwolverine · 7 May 2021 at 14:40

energizer123 said:
I would go Tomahawk

Any Specific reason? Does it perform better than MSI unify? Budget is not an issue, I am just looking for the best within £200 - £300

iwolverine · 7 May 2021 at 16:42

lee32uk said:
The Tomahawk has the better VRM, but both would easily handle a 5950X. If the Tomahawk has the features you want then it is fine. There are also a lot of good B550 boards as well i.e MSI B550 Gaming Edge Wifi/B550 Tomahawk, Asus B550-F or Gigabyte B550 Aorus Pro that will handle that cpu with ease. You don't really need to spend that much for a board to get something good.

The RTX 3090 is also a poor value for money if your main aim is gaming. An RTX 3080 would be a better option. If you need the extra Vram for things like editing then fair enough.

I only game and code. Then I guess I will choose RTX3080. Also, its just been 20mins that I placed the order for MSI Unify. However, I can always exchange it for the Tomahawk..Thanks for the details I will get the Tomahawk

iwolverine · 7 May 2021 at 16:43

Minstadave said:
There extremely similar. Only real difference is the extra M2 and PCIE slot.

I'd save the money personally.

Are the build quality same for both. However, I will exchange the Unify and get Tomahawk

iwolverine · 7 May 2021 at 17:05

lee32uk said:
The B550 Gaming Edge is £60 cheaper than the X570 Tomahawk and you still get Wifi 6. It has a solid VRM so no issue even with a 5950X.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x MSI MPG B550 Gaming Edge WiFi (AMD AM4) B550 ATX Motherboard= £159.95

Total: £170.45 (includes shipping: £10.50)

THanks for this but I guess I will stick with Tomahawk x570. TBH I do not mind paying extra but it needs to provide me with solid performance for at least 3-4 years