AM5 board recommendation

[ir_cow]

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.

ASRock X670E Taichi Carrara Review

ASRock brings out the big guns with their X670E Taichi Carrara 20th anniversary edition. Using the same underlying components, the X670E Taichi is ASRock's flagship AM5 motherboard, featuring DDR5, M.2 Gen5 and USB4 support. Equipped with a 24+2+1 phase 105 A VRM, it comes ready for some serious...

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ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E HERO Review

ASUS presents the ROG Crosshair X670E HERO. Featuring a top of the line 18+2+2 VRM using 110 A power stages, USB4 ports, PCIe Gen 5 slots and four M.2 sockets all packed into the standard ATX form factor. Follow along as we take a deep dive and check out all the features this motherboard has to...

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[lexluthermiester]

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)

AsRock Taichi, easy choice! Better board, better price.

 

[sepheronx]

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

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006368358119.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.21ef1802pUGYRc

 

[Zazigalka]

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.

 

[Zazigalka]

resurrected the thread to ask two questions

1. Is 7800x3d worth 140eur more over 7600x3d for a mid-range range rig (paired with ~4080, fps target 100-120)
2. Should I look into the new 800 series boards, and if so, which ones (closer to 200eur)

 

[lexluthermiester]

1. Is 7800x3d worth 140eur more over 7600x3d for a mid-range range rig (paired with ~4080, fps target 100-120)

I want to say not, not worth that much of a price jump. However, the 7900X, with twice the cores, is worth it. Something to think about.

2. Should I look into the new 800 series boards, and if so, which ones (closer to 200eur)

Also want to say no. If you bought the Taichi like you indicated earlier, then you have a kickin board. No need to upgrade.

 

[Zazigalka]

I want to say not, not worth that much of a price jump. However, the 7900X, with twice the cores, is worth it. Something to think about.

Also want to say no. If you bought the Taichi like you indicated earlier, then you have a kickin board. No need to upgrade.

I got no use for 8+ cores, but thanks anyway.

 

[lexluthermiester]

I got no use for 8+ cores, but thanks anyway.

In that case, the 7600X3D is a good CPU.