Updated Review on Asus ROG Strix x670e-a. We'll be dropping this into a brand new rig this week and giving away a new Castle 360EX AIO in the process. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out!
I have this motherboard but Im in a boot loop. I can normally use this motherboard for about 6 months and after that it showing this error and is in a boot loop the error message when restart was: please ensure to fully connect at least one 8-pin atx_12v connector to the psu for system stab we strongly recommend connecting all atx12v connectors under heavy usage.
@@sajans3998 Do You have both 8pin cpu cables connected and have you tried re-seating them? The only posts I've come across for that message were either bad connection at the cpu power or the board thinking it needs both cpu power cables connected. If it's not that, I'd reach pit to ASUS support. Could be an actual issue.
Awesome. I'm redoing the build so I haven't ran any benches, but I plan to do a video on running the 7950x in this board & doing a 65 eco, 105 eco, stock, & OC comparison. Sweet rig in your picture, by the way.
Good morning. I'm glad you're talking about the board. I really like your channel setup. I have a Custom Gundam build in a ROG Helios case. My profile pic is a random picture I downloaded off the net. D.OC.P combined with A.I. overclock is awesome. I'm using the Gskill Trident Z DDR5 6400 and getting the full 6400 with no issues since the BIOS update. Overclocks the processor to 5.8 without issues. I'm using the NZXT cooling. I'm looking forward to your results and finished build. I truly feel your channel is going to takeoff. Very nice aesthetics, you have a welcoming demeanor.
@@4k28kgamerz8 Thanks, I appreciate the feedback! We are slowly expanding content and honing in on our Niche. Will be splitting the whiskey and food stuff off to its own channel and focusing solely on tech here. Dropping g skillz trident 6000 cl30 and Deepcool ls720 in this build. Hopefully can get my hands on a 7900xtx next week so I can side by side with the 4090. Lots of good things coming in the pipeline. We'll also be giving away a Castle 360EX in an upcoming vid. Again thanks for watching.
Fores And Pours Tech OH wow!! 7900XTX! I'm definitely tuning back in. In my AMD build I have the 7950X paired with the Asus Tuf OC 4090. In the Intel build I have the 13900k paired with the same video card, same RAM. Z790-F for the mobo. What I love about AMD is that they've decided to release their own products and just be AMD. People will comment about the Raytracing capabilities, but the 7900XTX will be awesome regardless. AMD will come through with FSR 3.0 that will allow great framerates with Raytracing. I hope you get the card. I can't wait to see your vid.
@@4k28kgamerz8 Those are two sick builds. I agree. The 7900XTX should give near 4090 raster at 60% the price. Ray Tracing is cool, but only a few games use it well. I'm really interested to see the encoding improvements for video. NVENC is the reason I still use Nvidia in my editing rig.
Nice review. I have 9 gaming rigs with most of them using the Prime X470/570-PRO and RTX 30 series GPUs (3060ti-3090) plus one 4090 for my main rig but I am looking to step up to a newer platform. I was considering the Prime X670 Pros but then, I saw this. Great job ! Thanks...
Thanks for watching. Good luck with your next build. The white board options are really limited for am5, it's basically the prime, this, & the Taichi carrara. Of the 3, I think this is the best value. Was down to $320usd for prime day, but it's a bit more now.
I have this motherboard since 06/2023 and so far I am mostly satisfied. By being not completly white this board can be fit also into black build especially when large VGA and/or tower air cooler cover metalic coloured heatsinks on SSDs, chipset and VRM negating white appearance. So it is good not only when going for white PC setup. Speaking of VRM, it is rock solid, even when I am having 7950X with power limit unlocked up to 260W in short bursts and 220 - 230W permanently, VRM never gets above 65 °C. VRMs seem to be generally overpowered on AM5 boards. Having all 4 M.2 slots with heatsinks is great feature especially if you go with multiple Gen 4 models which can be hot like in my case Firecuda 530 and Fury Renegade. However what I like about this board is easy to navigate UEFI where all items are logically grouped and even if you have trouble to find something, there is full text search within UEFI, so finding certain item is piece of cake. You can save your UEFI settings into user profiles, so you can easily backup your settings or create multiple profiles like one with more aggresive overclock or more chilled one when you do not need to harvest all computing performance. You can also backup those setting onto USB drive so if you update UEFI or you need to reset CMOS (CMOS reset button is very useful if you for instance go too far with undervolt). What I dislike about this board is that out of box it has slow memory trainings either with EXPO or XMP profile turned on. Prior to my tweaks it took whopping 56 seconds to complete memory training on my 2x 32 GB G Skill Trident Z5 6000 CL 30 kit. Fortunately this was solvable: After enabling "Restore memory context" and "Power down" in both AI Tweaker and AMD CBS it dropped down to 8 seconds without sacrificing stability. Secondly I dislike that this board overvolts VDDIO (memory controller on CPU) and SoC is rather high (but still safe). I dropped VDDIO from 1400 mV down to 1150 mV and SoC from 1275 mV down to 1175 mV. Again if you spend time with trial and error attempt going down with the voltage and verifying stability, you can fix this as well. Lastly in this price range and for typical buyer (high budget gaming PC, workstation which can fully utilise X670E chipset benefits) this board lacks POST code display which can display with greater accuracy where the POST failed and give more context to less tech savy user. In the past board was much less stable and I experienced some issues with RAM and CPU undervolting, however with more user experience and newer UEFI versions (currently running 1905 release) stability issues are gone and the only bluescreen I received 2 weeks ago was related to graphics driver which had nothing to do with motherboard or CPU IMC RAM chain. P.S. This board has also easter egg. In boot settings you can switch UEFI background from default ROG red black theme to Se7en anime mode with black blue colours. It will also replace ROG logo with waifu when booting into Windows or right after successful POST.
As somebody who does a lot of 3D work, VFX work, and streaming this is starting to look like the "budget" board for me. I was just telling my buddy the other day to not even bother with latest M.2 drives because it's not going to matter for gaming. The only people that will actually SEE the benefits are folks like me who have massive amounts of pre-comp layers in After Effects that need to be previewed at full quality in real time speeds in their timeline or writing hundreds of doing fluid simulations in 3D software where the cache files can easily get up into the hundreds of GBs range for a few seconds long clip.
Completely agree. I noticed a huge difference in Premiere & AE when I jumped up to a Gen 4 spatium m480, but no difference in gaming. At this point, I'm wondering if when Gen 5 m.2's finally come out, will you even tell for high level editing. Eventually you start bottlenecking other places like ram, software, or cpu.
I've been using my i7 2600k for almost 10 years now on a Asus Maximus 4 Gene/Z. For someone like me, those high end boards looks like a good option for my next build serving me another 10 years and relatively easy upgrade potential in the future....
That's a great way to look at it. Especially on the 1st yr of a new socket like this one. AMD usually keeps the socket around for a few gen, so you'll probably be able to drop a new cpu in 4yrs from now & really stretch the life of it. Thanks for watching & commenting!
I really think that's something that's overlooked often. I get a lot of this "blank" is overpowered, priced, overkill etc... But if you're a person that upgrades once every 7-10yrs, it's worth getting, solid, long term, parts. Thanks for watching!
I'm so happy to come across a review on this mobo, there is literally nothing around on it! I've been having issues finding compatible RAM that actually works for this board and any help. BIOs updates has not worked. 64gb Corsair Dominator 5600 doesnt work (even though it is compatible) also found an amazon reviewer who had the same issue. Ordered 64gb Vengeance RAM now hoping it will fix my DRam issue. Have you head of this? CPU Ryzen 9 7950X GPU 4070 Ti 12GB
Thanks for watching. There could be a couple things that I've seen from people. Early on, there were some Ram compatibility issues, if I recall correctly, i came across one thread specifically talking about corsair. I also know there have been issues with the latest bios update not letting ram run in EXPO, but from what I've seen, it's just the X3d chips having issues. It's a recent thing, so there may be more to it. JayzTwoCents did a great break down on it in one of his videos. I'm using this board with G.Skill Trident z 6000 cl30, & previously had the same kit but in cl36. Both run with no issues with expo enabled. I'll link them below. I believe the cl36 is Samsung die, and the cl30 is Sk Hynix. amzn.to/3FR43ts amzn.to/3z4h7HU
ram will word default speed. to get speed they sold it. you need overclock LOL and bios update not work like they show . 1click i needed go bios and update from there and it took longer than. 1 click boom light go off its updated lol it actually shutdown couple times and then flash another part bios
Awesome video, and thank you for breaking down this specific motherboard - new subscriber here. You are the first video that spoke about this motherboard which I was unsure on purchasing. I have come to the conclusion that I will buy it. However I would appreciate some advice. So this will be my first AMD build - I have always been an intel user and recently my 8700k has started to be a bit of a issue in terms of my current gaming needs, specifically around FPS. I'm also currently on 3000mhz 32 gigs of RAM running a 3080ti with 850w PS. I made this build with the 1080 back in 2017 or so, and I upgraded the 1080 to the 3080 ti when it came out, and I haven't had much issues until this yearish. My plan is to upgrade only the motherboard, CPU, RAM and storage, i'm going for the - Corsair Vengeance RGB 64GB 6600MHz - AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - Asus ROG Strix X670E-A Gaming - Crucial P5 Plus 1TB M.2 2280 PCI-e 4.0 x4 3D NAND NVMe I may go for a new case and cpu cooler as well. CPU cooler was upgraded last year, so I don't see the need to upgrade that just yet. My questions are: 1- Will this build be good long term usage, for example, I want this motherboard in particular so that I can upgrade to future 5080's and 6090 GPUs if they become PCI5? And will the CPU last long for games up to the next 5 years, similar to my 8700k? 2- Out of curiousity, in the video you said, to update the BIOS just by having it connected to the power-supply and then plugging the USB in. Does it make a difference if i do that after I finish the entire build? 3- I do some basic video editing here and there, the 8700k did a decent job, and I know there are CPUs that are for better use than this for video editing. But for casual renders in davinici resolve with no issues with how long it takes and photo editing in photoshop, will the CPU hold me back big time, or will it get the job done like the 8700k and more? Primary focus is gaming, secondary would be editing and stuff. 4- will my Corsair RM850x 80 PLUS Gold have enough/sufficient power for this upgrade? Also thank you for explaining that those 5th gen SSDs don't make that much of a difference, I guess I'll hold out on one of those until they make 15000 mb/s at a cheap price or something like that :p
Hi, thanks for watching! I’ll try to answer all your questions as best as I can. Obligatory, “these are just my opinions, and you should always source multiple resources” disclosure, though. I’ll also link some ram and a cooler at the bottom that I think will fit your build better (Affiliate links). 1) I think the long-term usability is there for you. The 7800x3d is THE BEST gaming CPU out there right now, and it still does great in production work and daily driver tasks while also being very efficient. You’re also on year 1 of the AM5 socket and there will likely be 2 or 3 more generations on this platform from AMD. 2) You can update the BIOS after. I would recommend doing it first, if possible, though. There were a few critical updates over the summer, especially for the x3d cpu’s. You never know how long the MoBo was sitting on a shelf before being sold. Flashback on ASUS motherboards is very easy. I even did a video on it a few months back. 3) The CPU will not hold you back. Are there better options for editing? Yes a 7950x or 7950x3d are better, but much more expensive. A 7700x is a little better as well and less expensive, but you give up a lot of the gaming greatness that comes with the x3d. The 7800x3d is probably the most balanced overall right now. 4) Your PSU is fine. I wouldn’t consider upgrading until you upgrade your GPU, which I also think is fine for the time being. The 3080Ti is still a beast of a gaming gpu. Here is a Ram set and AIO I think would work great with your build. The Corsair ram you listed is just fine, but I can personally vouch for this Gskill set. It’s expo enabled for AMD, CL30 6000, and very stable with the 7800x3d with expo turned on. You can go higher than 6000, but it’s diminishing returns. amzn.to/49ME2bQ As for AIO, don’t skimp on cooling for the 7800x3d. The chips are very temp sensitive, but easy to cool. I use a deepcool 360mm AIO, It’s the best bang for the buck right now and only $75 for Cyber Monday. amzn.to/49OhgR7 I hope that helps. Again, these are all just my opinions.
Thanks for the review! I just ordered this model to match with a Fractal Torrent Compact White case, I'm looking forward to the BIOS upgrade guide since it has been a while since I build a PC.
That's going to look awesome in that case. We're shooting the BIOS vid on Saturday. Hoping to have it uploaded by Mon. Check out ASUS support page if you need a walk through before then. Their's isn't as detailed, but can get the job done in a pinch.
Sorry to be a pain but just to confirm this boards power delivery will not bottleneck a 4090 OC and 13900KS? What about GPU/CPU upgrades a few years down the line?
No pain at all, I love answering questions from the community. Remember your gpu has a dedicated power supply from your psu, so no issues there. The pcie slot on this board is Gen5, the 4090 is still only using pcie4, so you should definitely be future proofed there. As far as cpu, this is an AMD board, so no 13900ks, but for future amd chips, you'll still be fine for likely the life of the socket. With 2 8pin connectors, I doubt you're going to see a chip that demands more any time soon. If you are doing an Intel build, I did 2 similar videos on z790 & z690 boards in the last month, so feel free to check out the channel for those. Any other questions just shoot them over, I'm always here to help. Thanks for watching!
Wasn't sure about this one this review cinched it I'm buying it just seems like a very solid well made problem free board. Thanks for doing a great review of this beast
Isn't this board the exact same as the Asus PRIME X670E-PRO WIFI (other than a few slight aesthetic changes)...but costs more? If so, PRIME X670E-PRO WIFI would be an even better value. I'm in between this STRIX board and the PRIME one. Thoughts?
They are similar, but there are a few key differences. The Pro only has 1 gen 5 m.2 slot vs 2 on the Strix. It also has less connectivity on the rear i/o and doesn't have a clear cmos button. That can come in handy if you like tweaking stuff in the BIOS a lot. Finally it only has 14+2 vs 16+2 power phases. That really isn't going to matter unless you are running a 7950x and overclocking it, but it is a difference. If the choice is between the 2, I'd go strix. If you are looking to save money, there are a lot of B series boards out there with similar feature set to the Pro for even less money. The Strix was on sale the other day for $390, not sure if it still is, but you can check the link in the description to see.
@@FPP_Tech Thank you. Perfect explanation and clears it up nicely. After my comment earlier on this, I did a bit of research, and adding to your comment the STRIX vs PRIME (in case it may be useful to others). Has S/PDIF Out port 1 more fan headers (7 vs 6) 4 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A) (7 vs 3) 1 more PCIe x1 slots (1 vs 0) 2 more USB 2.0 ports (2 vs 0) 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C) (2 vs 1) *only on the Strix x670e-F model So after your help and doing the research (which I should have done first, apologies), the STRIX is no doubt the more featured board. I am more of a do I "need" it feature type than a "want" it type. Roughly ~$40 extra for the STRIX vs PRIME isn't a deal breaker at all on a $300+ mobo. With that said, I will likely go with the STRIX over the PRIME for future-proofing, which for me is definitely a need. Looking forward to the upgrade! Thanks again for your reply!
Anytime. I'm always here to help! Thank you for posting an even more detailed explanation. I know people will find it helpful. Good luck with your build. For what it's worth, I use the Strix in my daily drive & absolutely love it! Well worth the few extra bucks.
What issues are you having? I'll be swapping out the G.Skill Trident 6000 cl36 in here for the same kit in cl30. The new one should be Sk Hynix. I'll be doing a deeper dive into different memory in that video.
Yea, this generation was really an early adopter year. If I had a 5000 series chip, I would definitely not be upgrading until next year at the earliest. The MB / DDR5 combo gets expensive quick. Thanks for Watching!
Love this content! Seems like these DDR5 compatible motherboard reviews are so rare these days, and w/ prices being so outrageous it's hard to know what to choose for a novice/moderate OC'er while not spending over $400 on a motherboard lol. Been honing in on the z790 version of this guy.
Novice to moderate OC'r is exactly how I'd describe myself, so I know exactly what you mean. There are 1000's of reviews for the $700+ boards. Same for the ultra budget, but the midrange continues to get overlooked. I'd like to test some midrange z790's but I don't currently have a 13th gen cpu handy. One day soon, though. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Great review. All the Q features are great quality of life improvements. Is this board basically the -f version but in white? Do you know if the vrm is the same?
They are very similar, but the F has a slightly better VRM. Same 16+2, but it's 90a vs 70a for the "A". That really won't make a difference in how it performs, though. The F also adds 1 extra type-C on the rear. Choosing between the two should really just come down to which aesthetic fits your build. Thanks for watching!
Is this one of the boards that has issues with melting a 7800X3D? The issue is obviously not just the motherboard, but the proc itself, however Asus boards I hear play the biggest roles in this catastrophe.
Unfortunately, you are hearing correctly. Asus boards, especially the X670e boards, seem to be the worst offenders for the X3d fiasco. The new bios dropped a few days ago that is supposed to fix the issue. I have a 7950x3d that I'm currently waiting to drop in this board to test, but going to hold off another week or so to be safe. I'd honestly hold off on any X3d build for a few days. There's still so much in the air with this issue.
@@FPP_TechHey, it's been a year. I'm just getting ready to build a new computer and I'm not very familiar with it and your comment scared me. I want to buy an R7 7800x3d and either this board or a STRIX X670e-e (same to this board, just black). So what does it look like? Is there still an issue between the connectivity of this processor and the motherboard? Is it wise to buy this? Thanks for the answer (hopefully youtube will alert you to the answer with the old video).
@@justhin4466 You're all good. Any BIOS issues related to this have long been resolved. Also, the e-E & e-A aren't the same board. The e-E is a bit higher end (and more expensive). It adds a full debug, bit better power delivery & a few i/o differences. Both are solid boards, though, and more. Than enough to handle anything you throw it's way.
@@FPP_Tech Thank you for your very quick reply. I'm relieved :D. And thanks for the clarification with the motherboards. I still need to figure out a lot of things around computer parts.
It depends on how long it sat on a shelf before shipping. Most likely, it'll be a version or 2 behind. You're probably good with just updating after initial post, but if you want to use flashback, I have a quick tutorial on Asus boards on our channel. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o3HiDhGr7ek.htmlsi=OQDjRLHqnHikeKqg
@@ethanstarzynski4863 If you're in the US, Amazon has the best price right now at $309 (affiliate link: amzn.to/3yU5Nlq) The Asus store is typically the highest, so I wouldn't go that route.
We absolutely are. We're throwing this into a full new build this week. The video should be up sometime next week. I'll have shots of the different rgb settings it does. Thanks for watching!
@ForesAndPours Ah, amazing. I'll definitely check that out. I'm really keen on going with this board. Somehow nobody else on youtube has covered it in depth like you have. Feature wise and visually it looks fantastic.
I'm building a PC with this motherboard, and I don't find the front panel adapter anywhere. My case cable comes with 9 pins which I don't see where to plug.
Hi, The F Panel varies a lot from case to case. Some case manufacturers include a 1 piece adapter, but often you have to look at the MoBo diagram and insert the little connectors yourself. The main front panel header will be at the bottom right of the MoBo. It's one of the last few pain points with building. Everything else has been pretty much standardized.
We just finished a build with it. Video will be up in the next day or so. In the meantime, I have a picture of it posted on the community tab of our channel. Thanks for watching!
Full tower, comparing processors to learn which is better. Might go with the one you showed. Processor was already next on the list. My journey continues
@@nobodythere458 I'd base CPU off your main use. If it's gaming, the 7600x/7700x offer similar, sometimes better, performance to the 7950x for half the price (affiliate link: amzn.to/3hhXxCC). GamersNexus did a great benchmark on this (Link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LJeEd7_Cv90.html). If you are using a lot of productivity or editing tools, the 7950x is worth the money. Just depends on your goal.
Thanks for watching. We shot the BIOS update video, but unfortunately lost it, along with some build footage due to a bad SD Card. I plan to re-do it, but it may be a few weeks. sorry.
@@FPP_Tech sorry to hear that! Asus guide is OK but hope to see yours in the future. To confirm, is it fine to connect the Mainboard to my power supply without anything else for the sole purpose for updating the bios? If yes, that be a great and easy way to do it before assembling the rest.
@@chriss6614 I was actually able to salvage the video from a backup and it's posted now on my channel. To answer your question though, yes, it is. In fact, that's exactly what I do in the video. If you are using this board, I highly recommend it be done that way, because there are some initial POST issues the update resolves. It will make your first boot much easier.
Thanks for watching. The BIOS update video is posted on my channel. It is the most recent video I did. It's the one with "Free Performance Gains" on the Thumbnail
How does this board perform with the ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU? I currently have the Asus prime X670-P WiFi motherboard and I know it’s a cheap build board and not really all that good. After getting my PC professionally optimized I’ve had audio issues with it crackling and cutting completely out for a few seconds and have had to have my PC guy turn down my settings from the bios options. My board only has 12+2 power stages so it’s definitely not the best option for what I use it for. And I’ve always had my eye on this board I just don’t know anything about them… and with my CPU and my G-Skill trident Z5 ram which is the best on the market for gaming it just seems like my motherboard can’t put out the power that I need for everything to run flawlessly…
Good advice at the end on updating BIOS during the build, that was important to do 10 years ago and will be 10 years form now haha. Always, always, always get a newer BIOS from the site than what your board shipped to you with. [hopefully ASUS has removed the insulting "this will void your warranty" nonsense BIOS files lol]
They did a week ago. Unfortunately, they're still fighting end users on the warranty related to the issue. I'm sadly fighting them right now. Fortunately, since this was a review, I had an extra one. It doesn't take away from my conclusion that this is one of the best values / only white boards on the market, but they really need to do better by their customers with the RMA process. Thankfully the issues are resolved, but I'd like to see Asus do more for affected users. Thanks for watching & commenting!
@@andreas9119 RMA on an x670e board that fried my 7950x. My RMA was approved but they are allegedly out of stock of the model. I was given the option to send it in & wait for a repair & return or wait 10-12 days for new inventory. That was 4+ weeks ago, still none. I've seen too many end users send in their boards & either get denied because of shipping damage, or have it returned with no actual repairs done, so I chose to wait. Fortunately, since I review Motherboards, I had an extra lying around, so I still have a functional system.
@@FPP_Tech ooof . I have an 7800x3d being built with an x670 strix e-a Wi-Fi.(was the only (mobo they had) being built with 5200mhz corsair vengeance.. Starting to get nervous the more I read. I'm not looking to overclock and wanted the USB iO and the 3x m2 storage. I'd normally build the thing myself, but actually had headaches on my last amd build where the tuf gaming didn't have bios for 5900x. I wanted to avoid all headaches this time around.
@@andreas9119 I wouldn't be too nervous. 99% of the issues have been resolved with the last BIOS update. You'll be fine. My complaint with ASUS is how they handled the situation vs other companies. I reached out to AMD & had a brand new 7950x in the mail that week. I even offered to pay extra for a different board since mine was out of stock & was told no. It's all good though. Good look with your new rig. 7800X3D is the literal best gaming cpu out there. You'll love it!
Hi, Is this board a good buy currently for all white builds? I seen its on sale for around £300 now. I’m doing a first time build and it looks like a good option. Is there anything wrong with the board now? I know when they launched there was issues.
The bios issues have all been resolved for the most part. We're currently using it in our editing pc with a 7950x & 4090, with gskill trident z 6000 cl30 ram. No issues. Your best options for an all white build on am5 right now are thus board or the new gigabyte one (linked below) amzn.to/3v01q5S
Thank you for this in depth coverage. I wanted a board to go in my white build and this one isn't ridiculously expensive (though all the AM5 boards are ridiculously overpriced)
Can't argue with them being ridiculously priced. FWIW, This one has come down some (Not sure exactly how much, but you can check the link in the description). I have been using it in my editing rig for 2 months now and have had 0 issues. It was worth it. I will be doing some budget B-series boards next week, but none are white, and I definitely wouldn't recommend them for 7900 / 7950x for power & cooling reasons. Thanks for Watching! I also have some videos on custom tuning the 7950x That may interest you!
real quick question: im currently researching and picking parts to build my first gaming pc, does this motherboard work with windows 11 ? I've been hearing a lot of mixed reviews, and i really need a 100% answer before i decide on a motherboard
Since you asked a quick question, I'll give a quick answer. Yes, it works fine. Longer answer-There were some bios issues for this (and most other) AM5 motherboards early on. It's basically all been resolved. The board is solid. Asus's customer service is still questionable. Unfortunately, if you're going with a white build, this is one of your only choices. Amazon also has it discounted right now, so it's a decent value. I'll link it below. amzn.to/3Q4UUmy
Is there much of a difference between this board and the x670e-e gaming wifi? I want this board cause of the color scheme and about $80 cheaper then the x670e-e gaming wifi but do I lose out by going for this board?
The differences aren't enough to justify paying extra, or changing your color scheme. The e-E adds 1 extra USB-c on the rear I/O, 1 more Gen 5 m.2 & PCIe 5.0, and slightly better power phases. I can promise you, the power phases are just a money grab. I have run a 7950x overclocked on this board and it doesn't even get warm. As for the extra gen 5 slots, it'll be a few years before those even matter. Neither AMD or NVIDIA are using PCIE 5 in their new cards, and gen 5 m.2 storage is still ridiculously expensive and barley a noticeable difference from gen 4. The last thing is the led debug light. That's a useful feature, but again, I wouldn't change my whole design for it. Thanks for watching!
It's worth updating if you can, but more than likely, it'll be running a fairly recent bios unless it's been sitting on a shelf somewhere for a year. There was a recent update for the 8000 series, but most critical ones happened over last summer.
Hello, I have a question. I read that this motherboard uses Intel's I225-V Ethernet chipset. Did you have any issues using it? I've been reading up on it a little and it seems to have some issues with completely dropping out, which made me a little cautious getting a motherboard that uses it.
It does use Intel I225. I haven't experienced any issues with it so far, but there are lots of users still reporting it, even with the latest driver updates. It does seem to be worse on the newer I226 & on z690/z790 boards for Intel cpu's. Unfortunately, it's pretty much the standard & most high-end MB's also use it. If you do experience an issue, most people have been able to get around it by forcing it to use 1Gb/s. But from what I can tell, it's far more likely you won't notice any problems at all.
@@FPP_Tech Thank you for the quick reply and extra information! I don't have very fast internet so if switching it to 1Gbps fixes it, I'll be getting it. Going to pair it with an 7800X3D once that's released. Thanks again!
Has Asus fixed the bios issue frying the CPUs fully? I’m fixing to build a 7800x3d RTX 4080 or 4080 super build with Corsair 6000mhz cl30 so I don’t want to risk asus bios issues
Yes. Actually, All the AM5 boards had the bios issue, Asus just received the most pub because there's was compounded by some other issues & a poor response from corporate. That said, everything has been resolved since summer 2023, so you'll be just fine.
Do you know of any 64gb 6000mhz ram models that would work for this motherboard? I’ve only seen 5600mhz on the qvl. But I know it’s possible for the 7950 to do it on the am5 platform.
This should work just fine. amzn.to/3Xj5wPv I'm not sure if Asus added it to qvl, but I am using the exact same kit in 32GB. Really, any expo certified kit should work well. I can tell you for sure, the 32gb version of this is blazing & very stable. I have it set to expo II in bios & have had zero issues.
any updates on this board after all these bios issues? are you still using it, is it working as it should? I want to get proart x670e cause of thunderbolt connections, cause if you use tb card in this, it takes one pcie slots, do you maybe have experience with Proart x670e mbs?
Since the last BIOS update, seems like all of the issues have dropped off, or at least not many people are experiencing it. I haven't had any problems either. It's running stable with EXPO enabled, so I think all is good. The Pro-Art is an awesome board & would have been my choice if it came in white. If you get it & are in US, make sure you check Amazon (link below). It's currently $40 cheaper on Amazon than from ASUS or BestBuy. amzn.to/43KPrWj
@@FPP_Tech thanks much appreciated, hope maybe they would drop some new revisions models, or up the quality control , cause of negative feedback ive seen on newegg and other sites about asus am5 boards DOA and other hardware related issues, it seemed as if its like a lottery getting asus am5 boards, cant say about other brands maybe cause its new platform so adjustments are on the way
@@davemaverick8438 no problem. I would expect some revised models in the fall. A lot of the issues are just "new platform" problems and have been worked out. Pretty much every vendor had the same bios issue with SoC voltage. Asus had the added customer service problems on top of it, but things seem to be settling down. I'd be comfortable building with what's out there.
It's a much better board than the B650 TUF. Not that the tuf can't handle a 7800X3D. It definitely can and is a good budget board. There's just too much I think you give up. Only 12 power phases at 60a, the rear i/o is pretty bare bones, & the M.2-3 shares lanes with pcie slot. If you're looking in that price range, check out the Gigabyte B650 Aorus Pro AX or MSI x670p wifi. amzn.to/45Mm1Za amzn.to/43ki50h
Hi, here's the link to the QVL for the board. ( rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x670e-a-gaming-wifi-model/helpdesk_qvl_memory/ )The Corsair dominator platinum (CMT32GX5M2B5200C38) IS listed as compatible. Double check the model number on your particular one and good luck with the build! Here's an affiliate link to the board on Amazon as well! ( amzn.to/3HVylvl ) Thanks for watching.
Also, want to add if you Haven't bought your Ram yet, AMD does recommend Expo enabled 6000mhz as the best combination of price / performance. This is what I am personally running. . . amzn.to/3JGxCQY
Hello brother. Not sure you still respond to comments on such an old video, but in case you do, I'm thinking about building a new setup, since I have my RTX 4080 bottleneck at my current AM4 config. I'm going to go straight into AM5 and I'm thinking about getting this motherboard. The thing is, next month or so it is expected to launch the new Ryzen CPUs, but I'm thinking about skipping them and waiting for the next ones still, so now I'll get a 7950x3d. My question is, do you think this motherboard will be able to handle the other generations of CPUs skipping these ones that are about to come out? Or if I'm planning on upgrade my CPU in the future should I go with a more expensive option right now? Thanks!
I try to respond to as many comments as possible, even on my oldies. This is just speculation, so take it with a grain of salt, but I don't think you'll have any issues pushing any of the AM5 generation chips, even out to whatever models they're dropping in 2027 (AMD's claimed socket lifecycle). As it stands, pretty much all of the x670e boards are overpowered to begin with, and if we look at the coming 9000 series, AMD kept the TDP's the same (and even backed down on a few). I can't imagine the next generation after 9000 being much more power hungry. AMD has shown a commitment to efficiency rather than just blasting it with more watts. As for the 7950x3d, it's a beast of a chip that runs super efficient. Turn on PBO, drop your curve to -30 and let it do it's thing. By the way, Amazon has the 7950x3d the cheapest I've seen since launch. I'll link below. If you're in the US & planning to order from Amazon, using our affiliate links really help us out. No worries if not. Advice is always free, and thanks for watching! amzn.to/3xoHZVO
@@FPP_Tech Thanks for the fast reply, I really wan't expecting it haha. I honestly don't even know what PBO is HAHAHA, I won't be doing any overclocking, since I don't even know how to do it to be honest haha, I'm expecting everything to go smooth on default settings really. I'm brazillian, so, yeah, we don't have amazon here other than the rain forest HAHAH. Thank you very much, really appreciate it. (btw, if you don't mind spending even more time on this, I'm also trying to decide if I risk getting 128Gb (4x32) of ram on this motherboard and CPU or maybe 96Gb (2x48) or if I should just stick to 64Gb (2x32). You see, I'm a gamer, but I also do some heavy 4K editing sometimes so the extra ram would be very nice. Maybe I should try the 96Gb, but I'm a bit afraid since I've never even heard of these before haha)
@@giovanniluigi791 don't mind at all. I'll address things out of order, but it will all make sense by the end. As far as pbo & overclocking goes, if you just stay at stock, you're leaving massive performance on the table, especially with an X3d cpu. It's not like the old days though. It's just a couple clicks in the bios. I have a video on the 7950x (non-3d) you can watch to help get familiar with the bios. (ignore the settings tips, it's a different cpu). Just turn on pbo, then under curve optimizer set it to negative & type in 30 (you may need 25 of that's not stable, but it almost always is). Same thing goes for ram. You need to turn expo on, or you'll run at stock Jedec speeds. For the 7950x3d, I'd recommend a 6000mts kit at cl30. Gskill has a fairly inexpensive set. You'll struggle to get 4 sticks stable with expo, but 2x32 should be fine. I obviously do a ton of 4k editing as well, and my main editing rig only has 32GB & is just fine. You will likely never exceed 64GB no matter how many effects & layers you use. Extra ram isn't like buying a better cpu or gpu. It literally does nothing for you if you don't need it. A lot of times, it actually hurts with stability & just wastes your money. Finally, 24GB & 48GB sticks are fairly new, but definitely supported by AMD's 7000 series chips. TLDR: turn on PBO, Set a negative curve, & go with a 2x32GB 6000mhz kit unless you absolutely know for sure you need more. Otherwise it's wasted money.
@@FPP_Tech Thank you very much once again. I've found the video, and it's very helpful, and, honestly, very scary for me too HAHAHA, you see, I don't like risking these things since I literally have no idea on what I would be doing haha. One the RAM part though, yes, I was trying to understand how these XMP things work and I was hoping there would be some kind of automatic tweaking that I could choose for it to run at least a little faster than Jedec speed. Would I be able to mess around a bit with the RAM and leave the CPU tweaking alone or if I mess around with the RAM speeds I necessarily need to mess around with the CPU too for things to be stable? You see, I also use After Effects along with Premiere and sometimes even Cinema 4D all at the same time, so yeah, 96Gb instead of my 64Gb would come in handy to me hahaha. I was thinking about getting the Kingston Fury Renegade RGB 96Gb 6400MHz CL32 (KF564C32RSAK2-96), any opinions on it? I'm afraid of getting these and not working HAHAH, Just today I've learned about the existance of 48Gb ram sticks, but, damn, I think these would be perfect for me, if these end up working that is. Gosh, I've never been more afraid of RAM sticks before LOL. Thank you once again, I can't express how much you are helping me brother.
@@giovanniluigi791 again, no worries man. Expo / xmp (expo for amd, xmp for intel, though both work for either) is just a 1 click thing. In your bios it's either on or off. It auto adjusts the timings. Check the qvl list for the board and make sure that kit is on their support page. It's been a while & there's literally hundreds, so I don't know off top of head. You should be good with the 96gb kit. It's only when you go to 4 sticks it starts getting difficult to stay stable. Make sure you update Bios to the most recent option. Finally, don't over-worry. You have to start clicking around in places you shouldn't be to hurt anything. The simple stuff like expo, pbo, etc.. Are all pretty hard to mess up & easily fixable of you do. After Effects can definitely get up there in ram usage. I mainly use premiere and if I need something crazy, I'll look for pre-created assets on Motion array or envato. After effects is a little behind my abilities. 🤣
Hey :) I would love to buy a new motherboard and cpu. Cpu will be ryzen 9 7950x3d and I was thinking of this as a motherboard or maybe the B650-a rog strix which is a bit cheaper. Which mb would you suggest? Thank you
I took a look at the B650-a in this video here, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QRCRAy9-fAI.html I still like the x670e-a a little more, but, the B650 is $110 less on Amazon ( amzn.to/3Hsv5Ib ). With a 7950x3d using so little power, it's probably worth saving the money and getting a b series board. Seems like the bios issues frying X3d chips is fixed (according to amd, anyway), so you should be good.
So would this be a good alternative to the X670e-e. I'm trying to go for an all-white build but the x670e motherboard is all black and kind of ruined it for me. But one thing I've noticed is that the X 670e-e might be a better motherboard. Decisions decisions with somebody please be able to help me out here
So the E-E is definitely a better board when comparing features head to head. BUT, & this is a big But, most of its extra features don't matter. There is literally nothing more you could need that the E-A doesn't provide. I personally use it in an all white build with a Lian li o11 dynamic evo, 7950x, 4090, & 2 Gen 4 m.2's. Plus, the $80 you save can be spent elsewhere in your build. We also have a review coming out on the Strix B650e-a if you want to wait, but I'd still go x670e-a over it, if I had to choose again. Thanks for watching!
@FPP Tech thanks so much for your reply your comment is literally all I needed for me to make my decision. But on the other hand raises one more question would it be good for future proofing? Or do you think this board would easily last me 5 years before I need any major upgrades? Dude you must have a Powerhouse of a computer running that 4090! I'm going with the ryzen 9 7900x3D with a 4070 TI 2tb M.2 the 670e a motherboard and a jonsbo mod3 white pc chasis I'm going for the all white build. My AIO would be asus rog ryuo III argb I'm pretty new to the PC World I have all the parts in my cart I'm trying to gather as much information as possible from all these videos I'm watching. Would you say this would be a good setup for me?
@@playernas65 thanks, it's a great rig, but to be honest, what you're building is more practical. The 4090 is awesome, but a 4070ti would have been just as good for me. I just built in November, before the 4070ti was available. Your rig will be awesome. You're going to be fine for future proofing. The main pcie expansion slot is Gen 5. Even a 4090 is still only gen4. The main 2 m.2 slots are Gen 5,and won't need more than that for years. The power delivery can handle whatever you throw at it for the next several years. If you're going with a white build, this is by far the best value out there that offers multiple years of support. If you have any issues feel free to reach out.
ROG STRIX X670E-A Gaming Wifi I recently built a new PC and on stock config everything worked perfectly. Unfortunately, I do not recall the BIOS Version it was shipped with. Was purchased 11/10/2023. I updated the BIOS to version 1905 and it would not post with EXPO enabled. With it disabled it would post. Same thing with previous versions 1904, 1807, 1709. I got tired of trying all the bios versions and rolled it back to 5/16/2023 version 1415 and finally got it to boot with EXPO enabled. Holy shit was this a headache. ASUS you really need to look into this and get it fixed. This is unacceptable. I should be able to update to the most recent BIOS without any issues.
What ram kit are you using? I'm Using a 7950x & X670e-a in my editing rig with gskill 6000 cl30. Updated to 1905, clear cmos & haven't had an issue since with stability. It is Really hit or miss for a lot of people still & tends to be finickier with X3d cpu's.
@@jaxtaylor33 Using 4 sticks is hard to get reliably stable, even still after all the bios updates. I've talked to numerous people that couldn't get anything above Jedec speeds with 4. To be fair, you'd be hard pressed to actually notice the performance difference with a 7800X3D. Still frustrating as hell though.
@FPP Tech you would think that Asus would put a debug LED display on this board, I feel like we need to give manufacturers complaints based on these prices and we don't get that feature!
Completely agree. Especially since they threw one on the LESS expensive B650e-e. Shows it's not about adding to their costs, it's about segmenting an inexpensive feature that used to be common, to only the highest end boards. Thanks for watching!
Are there any limitations when using all 4 nvme slots? I can’t find an answer to this, the manual has no caution about it mentioning of sata ports disabled or shared lanes so I assume no issues?
You shouldn't run into issues with any of the X670e boards. Maybe on lower end "b" series boards. I'll link Asus's pcie bifurcation table below, but it doesn't have much info on x670e chipset yet. You should be able to run 4 Gen4 m.2's, but man, that'll be a pricey system. I have 2 MSI Spatium m480 2tb in mine. www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/
Ummm.... That's a fantastic deal. 6TB of Gen 4 storage for under $300? I don't blame you. I'm kinda wanting to go snag a few now for our back office for future builds.
I Identify so well with the explanation about pcigen 5 "not being necesary" since most of the newest GPU still run on GEN 4. could you please subgest me a MOBO WHITE with GEN4 but with DDR5? is that something real or not yet?
Unfortunately, the choices are very limited for white AM5 motherboards right now. You basically have this one, the ASUS B650-a & the Prime. If you're looking for a budget white AM5 motherboard, check out the ASUS B650-a. I did a review of it on our channel a couple months ago. It's solid & a pretty decent price.
You can do it both ways. The early x670e boards had some memory training issues that made the initial post take forever. Those were mostly fixed with later BIOS updates. I'm sure most boards coming from the manufacturer have neen updated to the most recent version. But, because you can't be sure how long it sat on a shelf in inventory somewhere, it could be out of date. That's why I'd recommend updating first. The flashback process is very easy and only takes a few minutes. Might alleviate some headaches later. Thanks for watching!
Hey is there still a incompatibility between the bios in this board and the amd ryzen 7 7900 x3d. Do i need to flash the newest Version of the Bios on the board or can I use it with this processor right away?
You should be fine if it's running any BIOS after August, give or take. that's when the majority of the stability and memory controller fixes for x3d went in. I'd still recommend updating to the most recent, if you can.
Эта материнская плата красивая и хорошая, но я очень надеюсь что выйдет в январе материнская плата от msi - Edge x670e 😁 В белую сборку самое то будет 😅
Я использую Google Translate, поэтому прошу прощения, если это звучит плохо. Я также с нетерпением жду дополнительных вариантов белых материнских плат. Разочаровывает, что так мало. Спасибо, что смотрите так далеко.
I just got mine build and my wifi is not working, I download the bios and and updated it wifi still not working download wifi drivers when I tried to run it it prompted that it is not compatible anyone know how I can get it to work? I have to use usb wifi for internet at the moment.
Since you already did all the troubleshooting, Double check the wifi adapter is enabled in bios. If you've updated everything, double checked, I'd reach out to Asus support. May need to RMA.
They're very similar apart from the color change. The e-F has a slightly improved vrm and an additional rear type c port. If you don't care about the color at all, I'd say the e-F is a slight step up from the e-A. Especially considering the price is so similar... amzn.to/3THv7mA
Have you tried downloading the drivers directly from the ASUS support page? If you don't have an ethernet connection to do it, you can use a different pc, then save it to a usb thumb drive. Finally, make sure the antenna is screwed in all the way. Seems simple, but I've definitely seen people miss it.
It depends. If you are going with a white build using an Asus board, I'd go x670e-a over the B650-a. The B650-a is a great budget board, but the x670e-a gives a better overall value, especially at the new price. amzn.to/3siZRPw If you don't care about the color, I think the B650e-e is the best combination of price / features you can find. It's what I use in my main test bench.
@@FPP_Tech Thanks for the prompt reply. I am actually going for a white build. Thing is I found a Asus Rog Strix B650-A for £209.99 whilst the Rog Strix X670-E goes for £379.00. Not a huge difference but I was wondering whether the difference is even justified as I wanna pair it with 7800x3d and Rtx 4090 so the extra cash would go towards the 4090. On the other hand, going for such a build I wouldn’t want to compromise performance for such a small difference in price. Sorry for the long message and thanks again!
@@nickdedmor no worries. At that price, it's probably worth considering the B650-a. It won't really affect performance. We're working on a video now where we tested 6 different b650/x670e motherboards across different prices & found hardly no difference in performance or stability. Also, you're going with a 7800X3D, so the smaller power delivery isn't really a factor either. Is the x670e-a a better board overall, yes? BUT, You shouldn't have any issues going with the B650-a, especially if you're dumping the money you save into another area.
@@FPP_Tech yeah was considering the 7950x3d but there’s slightly even a marginal performance difference apart from a 2-4 FPS here and there. Now stability and overall performance is another thing but I guess it’s not that significant either? P.S : looking forward to that video!
@nickdedmor performance was all within margin of error on every one at stock. We saw some slight stability issues when we started pushing too hard with the cpu settings, probably from the cheaper power delivery. That's not an issue with the X3d chips though, since you can't / don't need to push them like that. As for 7950x3d- for gaming, the 7800X3D is better overall & a lot cheaper. Unless you actually need the extra cores of a 7950x, I'd go with the 7800X3D.
Boot into your BIOS (Del Key for ASUS). F7 to get out of EZ Mode to advanced. Under "Tweaker" settings I believe, you should see an option for PBO. When you enable PBO you'll have the option for 105w ECO there, assuming you have a 7950x or 7900x. If you have a 7700 or 7600 it will look a little different. I highly recommend it for now. I'll be doing a video after holidays showing a custom PBO tuning I am using that is giving me better than stock performance, but with ECO temps & power. Essentially, I tweaked it as if there was a 125w ECO.
@Fores And Pours Tech I'm so excited to see the video... thank u for the info for now.. I'll have notifications on and have my eyes glued.. and BTW. It was u that sold me on this board for my 7950x
Hi brother. I got mine 1 week ago with ryzen 7 7700x. In bios, my cpu temperature stuck at 11c and that means I can not manage my fans via pwm. But other 3rd party applications such as hardware monitor or ryzen master, I can see my cpu temp. Do you have any idea about this? I saw many people have this issue but there is no solution in internet.
Yea. Unfortunately, it's a bug in the latest few bios updates from what I can tell. In the effort to rush out patches for the frying cpu's issue, the latest couple versions are very buggy. I'm also dealing with the same, but opposite issue (my temp reads way too high & fans spin at 100%). Fortunately, I have lian li fans, so I can use l-connect to manage it. The alleged fix should be out any day now, according to Asus. However, their track record is suspect as of late.
It will for sure support the X3d models, but may need a bios update. There hasn't been anything official said on it, but the 7000 series 3d's are the exact same socket as the standard. Just like 5000 series / 58000x3d on the am4 platform. I'm looking to drop a 7950x3d into mine & moving my 7950x to a test bench for AIO testing later this year.
Depends on your main goal. Just gaming, I'd say 7700x. It's half the price of a 7950x and performs the same in games. If you are editing or doing any productivity, a 7900x or 7950x is the way to, and its 30% off right now. I have a 7950x and it is blazing fast in editing. It's also easy to tune the power and temps. I'll be doing a video on that soon. I'll put links to each below so you can see the current pricing. Thanks for watching! 7700x: amzn.to/3Gc5UJN 7900x: amzn.to/3IgbyMz 7950x: amzn.to/3PTa90a
Hey, sorry I actually had another question. But in regards to about the 7000 series in general is it okay to run 4x16 sticks of ram? I ordered 2x16 but i kind of wanna get another 2x16 does it impact performance much? the model i bought in questions is 6400J3239G16GX2-TZ5RS ty in advance!
Typically 2x16 will be faster than 4x16. If you need 64GB, you're better off going 2x32, but again 2x16 will be faster. Also, 6000mts is reportedly the "sweet" spot for ryzen 7000, so you may want to select a 6000 profile in bios even though your sticks support 6400. But the honest truth is, I doubt you would notice the difference between the speeds anyway, so I wouldn't over think it, and definitely wouldn't over spend. We're talking microseconds in latency. Outside of benchmarks, you'll never notice. Feel free to ask any questions. I will always try to respond, & if I don't know an answer, I know where to find it.
@@FPP_Tech thank you for the fast reply and I appreciate all of your help. I only got this cos it was a decent price and looked like it would fit the motherboard theme. But couldn’t find it in 64gb. I think 64gb is probably overkill anyway but had the budget to fill out the dimm slots if it didn’t impact performance much.
Hi there, I'm planning on buying this motherboard and the same RAM. Did you have any issues with this combo? I believe that RAM is on the QVL for the motherboard
The E is definitely top of the Strix line. The color didn't fit my build & they still didn't put USB4 for some reason. It's a great board, though a little on the pricey side.
The Asrock board? Haven't had a chance to test that specific model, but I've been a fan of what asrock is doing this Gen. Several solid entries @ decent price points.
hey i recnetly build my pc ryzen 9 750x rog x670e e gaming wifi and a corsair 150 h rgb psu is 650 watts problem is : my system is keeping shutdown since the very first run. i can't understand what is the issue can the update bios can fix this.. or do i need more power supply i m not using graphics card please reply anyone who can help is need 🙏
Just clarifying a couple of things, you have a 7950x & are you not using a gpu at all & just using the iGPU, or do you have a gpu, just saying it's crashing with no usage? 650 is small for a system running a 7950x, but even at max, it's only pulling 230w. The rest of the system minus gpu probably only 100 total. I've seen threads where people claim to run a 7950x & 4070ti on 650, so I don't think that's the problem. You definitely need to be running the most up to date BIOS available. There were some issues with the early x670e Bios's. I have a video on how to use BIOS flashback for ASUS boards on the channel if you need some guidance.
I haven't personally tested it, so this is straight from spec sheets, but there's a few things you'll give up if you go that route. It has 1 less Gen5 m.2 (doesn't matter IMO), but also no pcie 5 slot. That may matter in the future, as I'd assume you'll keep it for at least 1 upgrade cycle. It also sacrafices a lot on the rear i/o. DP out, 1 type C, audio, etc... I've also had poor experiences with gigabyte customer support in the past. Ultimately though, at over 100 cheaper, you have to make the call if those things matter to you. Thanks for watching!
@@zzzaaalll It would, but I don't believe the Gigabyte board has one. Their marketing is confusing since m.2 slots are also pcie. They have a pcie 5 m.2 for your SSD, but only a 4.0 expansion slot for GPU. To be clear, even the 4090 only uses 4.0, so you wouldn't need 5 until next gen. Just something to consider. here's a link to their Spec sheet. www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/X670-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-10/sp#sp
Yes, but I don't know if I would use it with Gen 4 m.2's. It's already so fast, I don't think you would see a noticable speed difference. It's convenient to have it act as 1 drive, but now if 1 goes down you're screwed, and We just saw the 980/990 pro issues from Samsung.
Aside from aesthetics, the e-E has slightly improved power phases, a 2nd pcie5 expansion slot, & an extra Gen 2 type C on the rear i/o. The 1st 2 things don't matter much in the big picture, but I've been on a kick about manufacturers not including enough type C ports. With everything switching to type C, that's a nice convenience to have. Not sure how the pricing has changed in the last few weeks, but I have a link in the description to check it. If you're going for an all white build, the e-A is the way to go, otherwise, you'll have to make the call if the few extras are worth the price difference. Thanks for watching!
I'm not exclusively AMD for content or in any way affiliated with AMD. I review all manufacturers. I do post & participate in an AMD enthusiast group as my personal rigs & test bench are 7000 series builds. I have leaned heavy into AM5 board reviews recently. Mostly bc the platform is so new with AM5.
Sure. Here's a link to it on Amazon. Unfortunately, it's still in the out of stock/in stock yoyo & the price is jacked up. I'd recommend following some stock trackers on Twitter. I went with the msi gaming trio. amzn.to/3j22Cjy
Hey, wanted to follow up, just saw it pop up on Amazon: amzn.to/3HDFIZ9 It's still over msrp, but it's the cheapest I've seen it in stock lately. Good luck!
We just did a review on the B650e-e ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mvx9IVJomxE.html I decided to hang on to it for my test bench, it's a beast. The x670e-a does have slightly better heatsink & rear i/o, the B650 has 1 more pcie5 slot, but overall, it's about a wash. Unfortunately, if you want q solid board AND a white build, your choices are limited. Thanks for watching!
@@FPP_Tech no problem, but the b650e-e has a digital error code reader, also has an additional pcie gen 4 slot x16, the two gen 5 pcie slots will run x16 as long as u don't install the second gen 5 nvme drive. Whereas this white board has 1 x16 gen 5 slot which drops to x8 when using the gen 5 nvme drives, that's a massive set back for many, additionaly b670e-e has two gen 4 nvme drive supports, I know this white board has slightly more usb ports but genuinely they nerfed the x670e chipset on this board. The heatink in the b650e-e can easily support a 7950x it's slightly better then this board, I don't understand how u can say this white board has better heatsinks, when buildzoid tested the b650e-e and concluded with evidence that the heatsink on the board is more then enough to even push a 7950x with a oc, overall the b650e-e is a better board Ur only paying here for the white. I am personally using a 7900x and a Asus hero x670e but I am regretting the purchase, I don't even use the full feature set of the hero, I would have been more then happy with the b650e-e and still not fully use the features on that board and save half the price lol, buildzoid literally tests everything right down the heatsinks and chokes and vrams he declared the b650e-e is the best board of that chipset because it literally has everything the x670e does but slightly watered down.
I agree with you. I do like the heatsink extending across chipset on the x670e-a & wish the b series did that. When we put together this build, b series wasn't available yet, and, of course, "white build" . I still love the value the x670e-a gives compared to other x670e boards, but yea, if you aren't specifically looking for a white board, the B650e-e is definitely a better value, especially given is $50 cheaper. Like I said, we're building a test bench to do AIO testing coming up, & went with the B650e-e & OC'd 7950x for it. No point in testing coolers of you aren't going to hit it with the heat.
@@FPP_Tech I made the leap, Amazon was kind enough to refund me my money for the x670e and I purchased the b650e-e ngl can't tell a difference in performance is exactly the same the RGB was more vast on the hero with its strange display, tbh never liked it got scratched way to easy, this is a piece of black plastic with RGB shining through it. I am never going to use two gen 5 nvmes currently I am using a gen 4 980 pro which is still insanely fast, I will in a few years time get one gen 5 driver cause currently I have a gen 4 980 2tb.
Can that board run an overclocked rysen 9 7950x? I don't plan on overclocking it, i'm actually gonna put it on eco mode or manually drop the voltage, just to know if it has headroom for future generations
Absolutely can. I'm currently running a 7950x in it for my editing rig. I've pushed it as hard as I can get it with no issues. By the way, I'm currently running it at a TDP between the 105 eco & stock that's actually giving me better performance at 23c cooler & almost 60w less power. I'll be doing a tuning video soon with all the details. Thanks for watching!
@@FPP_Tech you can customize the tdp ? And I saw somewhere someone lowering the voltage to like 9.85 or something and lowering the clock speed by 100-200mhz to achieve even better results
@@Gecko730 TDP is a marketing number amd uses some "creative" math to get to. You control ppt, TDC, & edc. I looked at those 3 for eco & stock and backed in to a number in the middle. Then played with CO & got some really great results. There are lots of creative ways to tune your cpu. I barely scratch the surface compared to a lot of people.
@@FPP_Tech in your video I believe you said that its better to update bios before first post, but if I do that, the stability of the psu isn't tested yet, wouldn't it be better to stress test the system before updating the bios to be sure that it won't just turn off during the update ? And is it more reliable to do the update with the ez flash thing or using the cpu in bios menu
As far as reliability, I'd say it's about the same using flashback or the built in update tool. I definitely understand wanting to make sure psu is working properly. I haven't had an issue, but it's a possibility. The reason I recommended doing before your 1st boot is because the initial bios versions on a lot of x670e boards have trouble with memory testing & can take several cycles to post. Those issues were addressed in later bios versions, but it's very likely whatever board you get is still on the original bios. You won't hurt anything booting with the old then updating, it may just take 15min or so for your initial post.
Can you post what the current price of the "f" and "e" boards are in Canada? All I can see is msrp. I'm sure that's a little different right now. Thanks for watching & updating price!
@@FPP_Tech but i love your content,, this am5 gen cpu and motherboard are better to be skipped, until ddr5 price drop,, there is no game that need that much of power right now
@@suarasosialmedia8866 thanks for watching. It's always interesting to hear how distribution can swing the price so much in different places. And I agree, this Gen is pricey when you start considering every other piece has to be upgraded too.
… do you know anything about this board? Everything you’ve said in your video is all the superficial things that don’t matter… like the quick detachment features… you went over nothing on this board that has bearing on whether you should buy it and I’m pretty sure it’s because you don’t know….
It's the MB I use in my personal editing rig, so I'm familiar with it. My goal for the channel is keeping things accessible to the layman in short, easily digested vids to help them make buying decisions. I do appreciate the feedback though. It's what helps hone in topics to cover & how, and I hope you continue to provide it. I truly appreciate both positive & negative feedback so we can continue to improve. Thanks for watching & offering.
You don't need pcie gen5 for GPUs and by the time you do am5 will be dead and you'll need to buy a new motherboard. Don't waste your money you can get a gigabyte b650 aorus elite ax that has a gen5 m.2 slot and 2 gen 4 m.2 slots for $229.
That's a completely valid point that I tried to call out & talk about in some other videos. Maybe if AMD holds this socket for 4 or 5 years, you might see a 60 series gpu or something like that, but at that point, you'll probably be upgrading your whole system for other reasons anyway. Just makes it even crazier when you look at the $600+ x670e boards out there. But they know if they build it, someone will buy it....
It SHOULD be able to just drop in, but I'd still recommend updating first through flashback. You never know how long it sat on a shelf somewhere. You can see the version it shipped with. It's the last 4 digits on the barcode label. Then crosscheck Asus's support page to see what the latest is. There were a few key X3d updates recently
Researching which components to purchase for first build in over 20 years. Can't say how little importance the color and lighting of components is. It's so useless that when it is brought up it's distracting. Guess the world has moved on from utility and function into a retarded realm.
I think with the growth of clear sided cases, it has become a showpiece or focal point of people's room, no different than a piece of furniture. So aesthesis matter to them and the manufacturers follow suit. You are not alone though. There are still tons of people that prefer function over form, especially in the smaller mATX, ITX build arenas. Thanks for watching.
@@FPP_Tech Throwback? I have over 300 PS2 keyboards and mice. The crme de la crem of keyboards is the 1984 IBM PS2 Model M which I have 9 of them, and typing on one now. If you ever type on one, you'll never want to type on anything else. I won't say the are the absolute best, but keyboards decidedly went downhill in the reverse after them. You can buy a PS2 to USB adpater for a few bucks, adn I have about 25 of them, but they won't help you doing a WIndows 7 or earlier install that is always expecting a PS2 mouse or keyboard... at least one or the other to click throught he install screens. YEah. Because there are no USB dirvers built in. I don't think USB even showed up until SWindows 98SE, and you still needed a PS2 port. SO I want to say, it's not a throwback, but a forever running long industry standard. Is an RJ45 ethernet connector also a throwback? Or an industry standard?
@@choppergirl Normally I'd agree, but in this case I disagree that keyboards went downhill after that, because of custom keyboards. Custom keyboards are amazing, and obviously you can make them however you want for the most part. Old keyboards also don't have any RGB which is a deal-breaker for me. I'm sure the latency isn't great on both P/S2 and switches on older keyboards as well, which is yet another deal-breaker. Also, just because you allegedly have 3,000 P/S2 keyboards and mice, doesn't not make it a throwback, it's still very old tech that most people don't use anymore.
@@ThanosIsUglyGD 300, not 3,000. And you know, I have RGB keybaords, and PS/2 Model M keyboards, and on the Model M's from 1984 my fingers are aleasy finding the home keys in the pitch black dark. ANd they don't have those little dots on the top of the key caps to identify the home keys. My Delog RGB keyboards do, but I am constantly searching for where to place my fingers on those RGB keyboards even when lighted. They are Klicky klack twoo, but the feel is no where near as good. Not even close. The lawyout is okay, but nothing compared to the MOdel M from 1984. I'm not talking about a reboot. I'm talking abouthte original. Once you try a Model M, it's like strapping on a Ferrari F40 or a Spitfire Mark V. It just fits right everywhere. Everything is in the right place. You'll never want to type on anything else. I find myself typing a ton of words for a comment like this because it is just such an orgasm to type on, I'm not joking. All those membrane keyboards that came out back in the 90's... I've got a lot of those and they are junk. Modern keyboards are universally junk. Event he klicky clack cherry switch ones are junk by comparison. Better than membrane, but not even in the same league. It's like trying to describe what a fresh bloomed rose smells like, to a person who's only spmelled cheap perfume on a prison guard all their life. One smells rich and velvety sand smooth... the other like alcoholish and though fragrent, too much so that it is pungent. Get yourself a PS/2 Model M. I got ine free thanks to my dad stashing them away whene evernone was throwing away IBM PS/2 System 30's as junk into the dumpster. Now you'll pay $150 for them and they are worth every bit of it... lol
That's unfortunate. The E is an amazing board, just a little pricey. If you need white, maybe try a dropshipper, but that's a little risky. I hear MSI may be doing a white AM5 board in the next couple months.
Save your Money$ AND PICK ANY OTHER Brand.... Asus has failed as a Tech Company, after 15yrs I've decided the X670 Family is worthless and Blew up the X670XE Asus motherboard (Using heavy Explosives to make sure it was unUSABLE {Editors notes, it Melts as Fast as Being turned on} and so i've optied for MSI or Gigabyte to use PCI 5.0 with some Stability... Sad day, but I needed a system that didn't Forget my PIN more then ONCE!!!!!!!!!! I rather Build a Linux system then use ASUS....and then attach Opiniheimer as a Support Agent... more Stable than ASUS in 2023
