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MSI to manufacture 20 different model RYZEN motherboards
You have already seen a good number of photos on a AMD AM4 X370 motherboard models a few days ago. New info reached us that MSI will be manufacturing roughly 20 different models motherboards for AMD Ryzen processors.
This obviously includes the three main chipsets for socket AM4 Ryzen compatible processors. The fact that MSI is going all in confirms that they have strong believe in the new AMD processors, and face it from all info that has surfaced, everything certainly is looking good. This years CES mainly was all about Ryzen news wise. It looks like AMD is on track for a release late next month. Fingers crossed, as once these processors and platforms actually have been tested by valid media + we know actual pricing, we'll know for real what AMD has got to offer.
For us mainstream to enthusiast class PC DIY and gamers the X370 chipset series will be the most interesting. X370 will see USB 3.1 (Gen2) support at 10 Gbps with combined several normal USB 3.0 ports as well as four SATA3 ports for X370. These boards will also get two SATA express ports. The chipset will offer eight PCI-Express 2.0 lanes. The processor itself supplies PCI-Express 3.0 lanes.
Obviously motherboard manufacturers will add additional SATA3 and USB 3 controllers from ASMedia etc to make these motherboards as advanced and versatile as you are willing to spend on them. And yes, I do predict some RGB LED activity as well ;)
With a X370 chipset and a Ryzen CPU nets you 32 lanes of PCIe connectivity, two USB 3.1 ports, and ten USB 3.0 ports. That's certainly not bad, but it puts the AM4 platform much closer to Intel's regular desktop machines than the Broadwell-E setups that come to mind when we talk about 8-core processors. Correctly the latest news is that there will be Ryzen 8-core processors with a 3.6 GHz base frequency and 4.0 GHz Turbo on a 95 Watt TDP.
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#5379457 Posted on: 01/08/2017 07:06 PM
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#5379465 Posted on: 01/08/2017 07:48 PM
ah the good old flood the market strategy.
high & long term post launch support expected too /s
ah the good old flood the market strategy.
high & long term post launch support expected too /s
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#5379471 Posted on: 01/08/2017 08:12 PM
Can this taken as an indication that MSI expects that the Ryzen platform will sell good? 20 models are a lot for start.
Can this taken as an indication that MSI expects that the Ryzen platform will sell good? 20 models are a lot for start.
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#5379472 Posted on: 01/08/2017 08:16 PM
If they're willing to go all in, then, I think Ryzen could be huge. We're talking affordable 8c/16T for the masses hopefully.
Can this taken as an indication that MSI expects that the Ryzen platform will sell good? 20 models are a lot for start.
If they're willing to go all in, then, I think Ryzen could be huge. We're talking affordable 8c/16T for the masses hopefully.
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#5379483 Posted on: 01/08/2017 09:42 PM
Even if it is that is a lot of skus for one platform.. pretty silly tbh.
If they're willing to go all in, then, I think Ryzen could be huge. We're talking affordable 8c/16T for the masses hopefully.
Even if it is that is a lot of skus for one platform.. pretty silly tbh.
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#5379497 Posted on: 01/08/2017 10:12 PM
there are 5? chipsets, x4 models per chipset and you can easily have 20 models..
2-3 "game" specific models, then normal models from budget to premium.
Dunno what's so strange here, seen the same stuff by intel, actually more.
E.g. Asus Z97; A, C, K, plus, pro, deluxe, sabertooth, ranger, hero, formula, pro gamer, gene, impact, ws, gyphon,.. and this is already 15+ models, lol where is H and B chipset.
there are 5? chipsets, x4 models per chipset and you can easily have 20 models..
2-3 "game" specific models, then normal models from budget to premium.
Dunno what's so strange here, seen the same stuff by intel, actually more.
E.g. Asus Z97; A, C, K, plus, pro, deluxe, sabertooth, ranger, hero, formula, pro gamer, gene, impact, ws, gyphon,.. and this is already 15+ models, lol where is H and B chipset.
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#5379504 Posted on: 01/08/2017 10:36 PM
^I was just going to mention that asus is up there with their board selection too.
^I was just going to mention that asus is up there with their board selection too.
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#5379511 Posted on: 01/08/2017 11:16 PM
Only 4 native SATA3 ports? and only 2 on the mainstream chipsets? And who uses SATA express..?
Only 4 native SATA3 ports? and only 2 on the mainstream chipsets? And who uses SATA express..?
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#5379533 Posted on: 01/09/2017 12:22 AM
Is that 8+4 CPU power I spy on the Titanium model?
Is that 8+4 CPU power I spy on the Titanium model?
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#5379585 Posted on: 01/09/2017 08:58 AM
The sheer amount of boards with little to no difference(s) is what pretty much drove me away from ASUS.
Not that I ever had an MSI board in my main rack yet but it's a good way to wind up on the avoid list.
The sheer amount of boards with little to no difference(s) is what pretty much drove me away from ASUS.
Not that I ever had an MSI board in my main rack yet but it's a good way to wind up on the avoid list.
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#5379619 Posted on: 01/09/2017 11:45 AM
I have a question on:
"With a X370 chipset and a Ryzen CPU nets you 32 lanes of PCIe connectivity, two USB 3.1 ports, and ten USB 3.0 ports. That's certainly not bad, but it puts the AM4 platform much closer to Intel's regular desktop machines than the Broadwell-E setups that come to mind when we talk about 8-core processors."
Which part of this is actually relevant? I mean it gives you enough connectivity, even beyond enough, and the 32 PCIe lanes are more than enough, still not 40, but it's enough for sli/xifre with both gpus running at full x16, or 3 cards running at x8 (which as we all know is more than enough for any gpu in the consumer market) along with x8 left for ssds and stuff.
I have a question on:
"With a X370 chipset and a Ryzen CPU nets you 32 lanes of PCIe connectivity, two USB 3.1 ports, and ten USB 3.0 ports. That's certainly not bad, but it puts the AM4 platform much closer to Intel's regular desktop machines than the Broadwell-E setups that come to mind when we talk about 8-core processors."
Which part of this is actually relevant? I mean it gives you enough connectivity, even beyond enough, and the 32 PCIe lanes are more than enough, still not 40, but it's enough for sli/xifre with both gpus running at full x16, or 3 cards running at x8 (which as we all know is more than enough for any gpu in the consumer market) along with x8 left for ssds and stuff.
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#5379620 Posted on: 01/09/2017 11:59 AM
The sheer amount of boards with little to no difference(s) is what pretty much drove me away from ASUS.
Not that I ever had an MSI board in my main rack yet but it's a good way to wind up on the avoid list.
Haha, the X99A-II is the same as the X99 STRIX, same layout =-)
The sheer amount of boards with little to no difference(s) is what pretty much drove me away from ASUS.
Not that I ever had an MSI board in my main rack yet but it's a good way to wind up on the avoid list.
Haha, the X99A-II is the same as the X99 STRIX, same layout =-)
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#5379624 Posted on: 01/09/2017 12:12 PM
I want the "S" model with pho-wood trim on the dash. That'll show everyone!
I want the "S" model with pho-wood trim on the dash. That'll show everyone!
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#5379705 Posted on: 01/09/2017 03:55 PM
I wonder sometimes if Amd and Intel reps actually come to our forums and read what we talk about, they seem to be spot on about what we wanted to see from them this time around! They are doing everything right so far let's just hope they don't screw up the price, that's the only remaining factor that worries me.
I wonder sometimes if Amd and Intel reps actually come to our forums and read what we talk about, they seem to be spot on about what we wanted to see from them this time around! They are doing everything right so far let's just hope they don't screw up the price, that's the only remaining factor that worries me.
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WUT!!!! 20 different boards from just one motherboard manufacturer...INSANE!!!.