Build Input - Motherboard.

Budget:
~6k

Expectations:
Porformance/Stability

Usage:
Game/VR/General Use

Saved Ticket #: 2735423

I think I am mostly straight about the configuration here.

My question comes about the Motherboard. I usually go with ASUS but with the latest questions about how they do things such as VRM I am looking around at other options.

Are either of these better choices? One is less, one is much more. e.g is there a reason to go with CARBON instead of ASUS or is there a reason for performance to go with the GODLIKE.

MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC (Wi-Fi) (Intel Z390 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices) [+$99]
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero (Wi-Fi) (Intel Z390 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices) [+$191]
MSI MEG Z390 GODLIKE (Wi-Fi) (Intel Z390 Chipset) (Up to 4x PCI-E Devices) [+$500]

Any other thoughts about the build?

Chassis Model: Digital Storm Velox
Processor: Intel Core i9-9900KS (5.0 GHz Turbo All Cores) (16-Thread) (8-Core) (Special Edition)
Motherboard: ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero (Wi-Fi) (Intel Z390 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices)
System Memory: 64GB DDR4 3200MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum DHX (Extreme-Performance)
Power Supply: 1200W Corsair HX1200i (Digitally Controlled Power)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (1TB Samsung 970 EVO PLUS) (NVM Express)
Storage Set 2: 1x SSD (2TB Samsung 860 PRO)
Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11GB (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H115i PRO - 280mm Liquid CPU Cooler (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance)
Chassis Fans: Corsair ML PRO Series (High Static Pressure) (Magnetic Levitation)
Boost Processor: Stage 2: Overclock CPU - Up to 5.1GHz on All CPU Cores
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional (64-Bit Edition)
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 5 Year Limited Warranty (5 Year Labor & 3 Year Part Replacement)

Edited by Mekerek - 25 Nov 2019 at 3:09pm

+1

A couple words about the 860 PRO. Sure it's worth it? No speed gain at all, but it is rated for double the rewrites if that's an issue for you. Seems 2400TB could be enough in 5 years? The other thing is that it's a little pricey here. Just sayin'.