New CPU/Board help.

[Tetras]

Yes the B660-F is DDR5 and I have access to 16GB but I'm not sure it's worth it.

As for the Z690-P primary PCI-E slot being 5.0 (4 on the B660), would that be an issue for my 2070 super or sound blaster Z card?

I'm happy to get the msi b660m-a ddr4 I just wondered when I saw those prices whether it was worth looking at them instead (plus you can pay in installments which is nice)

Thank you.

DDR5: from a performance perspective no, not really, only if you prefer the board.

PCI-E 5.0: no, there aren't any graphics cards available that care.

Technically Z690 is a higher-end chipset so there might be other benefits of the Z690 board, but they look rather similar to me. Z690 can overclock a K CPU, of course, but I assume you already know that.

My instinct from a quick look is that the B660-F is probably the best value at the prices (in terms of what you get), but unfortunately I don't have the time to go through their specs line-by-line right now, or check for reviews.

Buildzoid uses it in this video (provided by Asus), if that's any help to you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGNunQu8xps

 

[KateB]

Thank you, I'll stay with the one recommended.

 

[Craig_d1]

If you want a z690 board , full size atx and not bothered about wifi, below is best option for price imo

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x MSI Pro Z690-A DDR4 - Intel Z690 DDR4 ATX Motherboard (SKU: MB-36C-MS) = £169.99

Total: £169.99 (includes delivery: £0.00)​

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