Part type
Motherboard
The backplane everything plugs into. It sets the CPU socket, RAM type, storage lanes, and how many GPUs or capture cards you can add later.
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ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus
A no-drama AM5 board — VRM and ports that will take a 9800X3D later.
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MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi
A favorite AM5 mid-board: solid VRM, Wi-Fi, and BIOS that people actually like.
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Gigabyte X670E Aorus Elite AX
Extra lanes and USB for a 16-core / creator AM5 machine.
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ASUS Prime Z790-P
A straightforward Z790 board for 12–14th gen Intel. End of that socket.
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MSI B550 Tomahawk
The AM4 board that made 5700X3D upgrades easy. Keep it if you have it.