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Reddit mentions of ASRock LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z370 motherboard TAICHI
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 4
We found 4 Reddit mentions of ASRock LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z370 motherboard TAICHI. Here are the top ones.
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Supports 8th Generation Intel Core Processors (Socket 1151)Supports DDR4 4333+(OC). Supports Purity Sound 4 & DTS Connect3 PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 PCIe 3.0 x1Graphics Output Options: HDMI, Display Port8 SATA3, 3 Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3)
Specs:
| Height | 3.6 inches |
| Length | 12.2 inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Weight | 3.30693393 Pounds |
| Width | 13.7 inches |
What you came up with here is very very good, you don't need to change much.
I would recommend a higher end Z370 board over that TUF Z390. The Z370 Taichi by AsRock is widely regarded as one of the best boards for OCing and power delivery and is compatible with 9th gen.
If you want to still use the Crystal 280x (which will only work with Micro ATX boards) your options for mobo are pretty limited. This EVGA board I'm fairly sure will have better power delivery than the TUF you linked.
I also have a couple of peripheral suggestions which might be a bit more reliable (I and many others have had Razer stuff die in a year or two)
The logitech proteus mouse is half the price of the deathadder and has more features if that's your jam. If you prefer less buttons, G203 is a smaller, more minimalistic mouse with some very bright, consistent lighting. Both have fantastic sensors and dat Logitech support team.
I see you picked out a full-sized board--this Logitech is a bit cheaper and still RGB, mechanical, though no wrist rest unfortunately.
Not trying to shill for Logitech, it's just that peripherals is where you can save the most cash without sacrificing at all on quality and Logitech is a pretty safe bet for durability and customer support.
Alternate monitor possibility: some prefer the Acer XB27, some prefer the Asus you've selected. I'd check /r/monitors for comparisons and breakdowns of the most recent panel for each.
Go for it. I will probably look up your mobo, suggest the one I got instead ;-) and link you to some articles on the basics.
This was only my second foray into overclocking so above all else, don't do anything you're not comfortable with. It's a peppy processor stock but the 8700K is an enthusiast model (unlocked) so if you're never going to overclock, you could save yourself at least $30 (which is small in the setup you're prescribing).
OP, What case is your build in? and where is your radiator mounted? the mobo that u/stoolblood recommended is a decent mobo and is a beauty (I currently am using it lol). However, a lot of people will direct you into getting the [Asrock Taichi] (https://www.amazon.com/ASRock-Intel-Z370-motherboard-TAICHI/dp/B07638ZKSD) instead due to better OCing performance and better VRMs.
Edit: the taichi is black, so take that for what its worth lol
This might be what you’re looking for. Damn good overclocker too.
ASRock LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z370 motherboard TAICHI https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07638ZKSD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XE80AbRZWKT1X