With the disappointing absence of Asus in the HEDT micro-ATX arena since it canned its Rampage Gene a while back, we’ve had to rely on other manufacturers, and thankfully all have come up trumps over the last few years. Here we’re looking at MSI’s effort at a micro-ATX X299 board, and the X299M Gaming Pro Carbon AC – to give it its full name – seems to be right on the money too.
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In this review I’ll be looking at the EVGA X299 Micro. This is a MicroATX motherboard based on the Intel X299 chipset and designed for the new LGA 2066 Core-X processor platform. If you couldn’t tell this is the replacement chipset for the previous X99 and promises to deliver more power for your high-end desktop needs.
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Today, we’ll be taking a quick look at the EVGA X299 Micro motherboard. This is one of the first motherboards on the market that comes in a micro ATX form factor, and features the Intel X299 chipset, which is suitable for all Skylake-X and Kaby Lake-X processors using the LGA2066 socket.
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Given the performance X299 is capable of, I’m excited to see if this board could be a good mATX build option to pack a lot of performance in a smaller package. EVGA typically keeps things simple with a blacked out look and little to no lighting for those who just want a clean good performing board. Let’s find out if that is the case again.
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The new B350M Mortar however is designed for AMD Ryzen CPUs and future Raven Ridge APUs in mind. For only $89.99, it offers budget builders a solid foundation for a gaming build that covers the modern essentials. It has RGB LED support (of course), PCIex4 M.2 NVMe support, Gigabit LAN, Realtek ALC892 HD audio and more.
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One of the major selling points for the MORTAR would be its mATX size, which would appeal to many that either prefer a smaller system, or its use for HTPC duties. Many motherboards we have looked at have had a tendency to overlook the video output options, with many simply including a single HDMI port, if any.
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Power optimisations and enhanced on-chip capabilities have made AMD’s new AM4 platform a tempting proposition for users who prefer the size benefits of micro-ATX. MSI offers up the £90 B350M Mortar to cater for those users with a 4+2 phase power delivery system and onboard red LED lighting.
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Whilst we all like good performance for a low entry price, we also like a chance to stretch our creative abilities when it comes to building the system, and that is where the Arctic versions of the Tomahawk come in. MSI have a regular ATX and a mATX version of their B350 based motherboard, utilising a white colour scheme for those of you who prefer the brighter side of life.
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Moving on to our second AMD AM4 Ryzen motherboard review we have a Gigabyte AB350M-Gaming 3 motherboard in the Lab. The AB350M-Gaming 3 has a small Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm, yet packs some serious punch. This board only supports one Nvidia GPU but can handle AMD Radeon Crossfire setups.
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