Need a ITX mobo and CPU

Randall8686

Randall8686

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Hey all

So im in the market for an ITX mobo and cpu, maining for using as a media server and some gaming. Ultimately this is going to be tied to a 1080TI so needs enought grunt to run this. Im really out of touch with current cpus and chipsets etc. I know intel is launching coffee shop in the next few days so i can wait a couple of weeks max for this. but will itx boards be available on launch?

Requirements 4 core minimum not too fussed on HT
ITX size
overclockable board
M.2 ideally
support a 1080ti at full speed.

TIA for any advice
 
If it's for gaming then a Ryzen 1600/X would be enough and compliment a 1080Ti nicely - the X doesn't come with a cooler but better binned so tends to have higher clock success across all the cores (although depending on what ITX case you get you may not fit the stock Wraith in).

Below is an example - *note Asrock do an ITX X370 too but more expensive.

B350 motherboards overclock well - you would need to flash the BIOS straight away to F3 for memory compatibility. Added 3200MHz AM4 dedicated memory - Ryzen performs best with fast memory (3200 sweetspot). But 3000Mhz standard memory (Team Group) would do the job too with negligible loss in performance for approx £119.:

Add quality M.2. drive and size of your choice - although you may want to consider Samsung SATA SSD - larger capacity, similar speeds for same money.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £465.98
(includes shipping: £10.50)



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its going into a Node 202 case that OCUK currently have on a super offer so just grabbed one. Im really hesitant to go amd but dont know why. also i think that ram might be a little too tall. the stock cpu cooler is certainly to tall CPU coolers is where i really am going to struggle i think. Going to have to find the best low profile cooler i can.

Is ryzen living upto the hype and delivering decent performance then?
 
Yep, you may well struggle with that memory in that case - and yes stock cooler is a no go.

Yes, Ryzen is delivering - really recommend you check out latest reviews (not early release) and watch some YouTube videos of Ryzen 1600 Vs 7600K for gaming performance.

With 6 cores/12 threads it will come into it's own more and more as games adopt more cores/threads plus you have the longevity of socket ~4 years.

But if you decide INTEL it will do the job too - wouldn't suggest a 7700K in that heat box though :D
 
just been on the tube and well getting quite tempted by ryzen tbh. as you say the socket looks to have a decent life span too. have to say the X is looking temping too for the extra stock clock.

memory does look like a pain in the arse with ryzen
 
Randall8686 said:
memory does look like a pain in the arse with ryzen
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It's really not if you settle for 3000MHz - it will hit 2933MHz (3000MHz) on the XMP with the lataset AGESA update which is included in F3 BIOS. Plus, i know that particular board will hit 2933 using Team Group as i helped a forum member set one up a couple of days ago (or Corsair LPX).

And as mentioned before the speed difference between 3200MHz and 3000MHz in performance is negligible - certainly nothing to be concerned about.

Or you speculate to accumulate and buy 3200MHz memory, set it at 2933MHz (if it didn't hit 3200MHz) - and hope that a future BIOS release will improve compatibility - which is improving with each BIOS/AGESA release.

This isn't a hard sell - just pointing out that 'some' memory speed issues have moved on for some boards/BIOS releases. Although, i should add the caveat that not every board/memory is the same to cover myself... (But i've not had any problems, personally, so far with regards to 3000MHz using Gigabyte boards)
 
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Will "none AMD" memory still work with Ryzen below 3000MHz? For example for Vengeance range that overclockers sell.
I'm also building an ITX build with Ryzen and the Asrock board.
 
Benny144 said:
Will "none AMD" memory still work with Ryzen below 3000MHz? For example for Vengeance range that overclockers sell.
I'm also building an ITX build with Ryzen and the Asrock board.
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Sure the below sets should work at 3000MHz (2933MHz). They do with the Gigabyte board - but no guarantees obviously...

Be sure to flash to the latest BIOS as soon as you can (before Windows install) using the BIOS utility and a Fat 32 formatted USB pen to ensure maximum memory compatibility and latest AGESA update.

My basket at Overclockers UK:


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