Intel Enthusiast Gaming PC Build Guide: Summer 2020

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Intel Enthusiast Gaming Build: Motherboard

While all of the components we are selecting here today are what we would go with, and priced from vendors we trust, it is always a good idea to shop around as deals on these, or other good options, pop up from other reliable vendors all the time. With that said, let’s dive right into the next order of business.

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Motherboard

MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Carbon WiFi Motherboard

MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Carbon WiFi $299.99 (Currently $269.99)

60 FPS

  • Very Good Performance
  • Solid Feature Set
  • Stable
  • Sleek Looks Appeal To Some

30 FPS

  • VRM Heatsinks Run A Touch Warm
  • Sleek Looks Will Detract For Some

Now that we have one half of our foundation for our build we need what is, essentially, its mate; a motherboard. For both our Core i9-10900K and i9-10900F we take another look at an MSI product with the MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Carbon WiFi making a great choice. The Z490 chipset that the MPG features has just launched to support the new 10th Gen Core processors and it supports most everything users are looking for in a Mid-High End Enthusiast Gaming Build in this product segment. Products featuring this chipset can be found at a wide range of price points. However, the MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Carbon WiFi comes in at $269.99. As our own Dan Dobrowlski opined: “The MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Carbon WiFi may have an excessive name, but it’s a fine motherboard and worthy of our silver award. Had it been totally problem-free or the VRM heatsinks been slightly better, we’d have given it the gold award.” So, you can’t find a much better match for a 10th Gen Core i9 chip than this if you are looking for a return on your investment while maintaining the options like those found in the Z490 chipset in general and this board in particular.

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