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AM5 board recommendation

ir_cow

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I reviewed both. Just ignore the memory part of the memory compatibility because it's better now. Essentially if you're limited by the CPU. If you are lucky and can run 2x 6600 (1:1). Who cares if it can do 8000 MT/s because its worse perf.

So it really comes down to the features you want and how you will use the PCIe slots.


 
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Well, I will let you know how my recent order, when it comes in, turns out:

 
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I am not OP, but I have a similar question regarding choosing the AM5 board.
What is the best board between Asrock Taichi and Asus Crosshair Hero?

ASROCK Taichi X670 priced 527EUR
ASUS Crosshair X670 Hero priced 599EUR + cashback 45EUR

I tend to use this board for 9950X housing until 2027 (the end of life of AM5)
I'd take Taichi. Both are great, but Taichi sounds cooler, plus Asus has had a few big f**kups recently, I don't remember asrock selling faulty high end boards.
 
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