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Area-51 R2, motherboard replacement, #4
I am searching for buying `a motherboard for my r2 area 51 but either too pricy or i dontknow what to buy
some suggested the X99 from msi but even that is discontinued
is the MSI Z390-A PRO a replacement?
Thanks for the help
Alienware Area-51 ALX 2006
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April 12th, 2021 05:00
You can put any motherboard inside of the case. You can also use AMD or intel motherboard. Intel goes along the line of the Z series motherboard or x99. AMD has x something to go for theirs like x470 or x450 and the cheaper ones are the b series motherboards. Here’s an x99 one that is cheaper but won’t blow up in your face. https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Micro-Intel-Motherboard-131-SX-E295-KR/dp/B075Y2W2KN/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=X99+Motherboard&qid=1618228764&sr=8-6 Get the used option as those are 169.
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April 10th, 2021 19:00
or this MSI MPG Z490
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April 10th, 2021 19:00
The Tomahawk is a Ryzen based board and I assume you are looking for a MB that supports Intel. Are you using a pre generation 10 Intel CPU or buying the Gen 10 or 11 CPU?
This forum post should help out as it has a great deal of information.
theoneakta75
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April 10th, 2021 19:00
Hi and thanks for replying.
My existing video card is a amd crossfire enabled, but i will add the video card on a second stage... hopefully keep my ram for now
i have 2 choice
get one that supports what i have or get one and change the cpu
I dont mind neither but i would like to keep my alienware commander working ... not a must
theoneakta75
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April 10th, 2021 19:00
i would take these items , i think it would do me justicce but i am asking to make sure...
theoneakta75
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April 10th, 2021 19:00
ATX Motherboard (B450 Tomahawk Max)
is this an option as well?
theoneakta75
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April 11th, 2021 22:00
Any advice for the post?
theoneakta75
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April 12th, 2021 12:00
Thanks this clarified my choices
Thanks a lot