http://forum.lowyat.net/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:16:05 +0800 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/5318159 <a href='https://pictr.com/image/EEFltl' target='_blank'><a href='https://pictr.com/images/2022/10/14/EEFltl.md.jpg' target='_blank'>https://pictr.com/images/2022/10/14/EEFltl.md.jpg</a> </a> <br /> <br /> <!--emo&:hyper:--><img src='http://static.lowyat.net/style_emoticons/default/rclxm9.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='rclxm9.gif' /><!--endemo--> <span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'>Folks!</span> Sharing my first Gaming PC build <!--emo&:hyper:--><img src='http://static.lowyat.net/style_emoticons/default/rclxm9.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='rclxm9.gif' /><!--endemo--> <br /> <br /><b><u>Part List</u></b> <br />CPU: Intel Core i9-12900 2.4 GHz 16-Core Processor <br />CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assasin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler <br />Motherboard: MSI MAG B660M MORTAR WIFI DDR4 Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard <br />Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) <br />Storage: Western Digital Blue SN570 1 TB M.2-2280 <br />Video Card: Gigabyte GAMING OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB <br />Power Supply: FSP Group Dagger Pro 650 W 80+ Gold <br />Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 <br />Case Fan: ARCTIC P12 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fan x3 <br /> <br />#### The story #### <br /> <br />I am pairing my build with 12th gen i9, thus surveying a <i><b><span style='color:green'><span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'>motherboard balanced in pricing and performance</span></span></b></i> need some reading, analyze and definitely Youtube is your friend ! <!--emo&:nod:--><img src='http://static.lowyat.net/style_emoticons/default/nod.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='nod.gif' /><!--endemo--> <br /> <br />That said, I wish to write this POST as a special <b>SHOUT OUT</b> to my chosen - <b><span style='color:red'>MSI Mortar B660m motherboard</span></b> <!--emo&:thumbs:--><img src='http://static.lowyat.net/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='thumbup.gif' /><!--endemo--> <br /> <br />As a new PC builder, the whole building process with this motherboard is simply and easy. <br />- The manual is informative and easy to understand. <br />- The motherboard is sturdy and strong; this allows new PC builder like me to install all the components down with confidence <br />- The VRM heatsink height provides sufficient clearance for air cooler install, my peerless assasins 120SE fitted perfectly <!--emo&:clap:--><img src='http://static.lowyat.net/style_emoticons/default/rclxms.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='rclxms.gif' /><!--endemo--> <br />- The built-in heatsink for M.2 SSD is a nice touch and aesthetically pleasing too! <br /> <br />On a technical side: <br />- Decent VRM heatsink performance. <br />- DDR4 support, this is a big pro on pricing budget considering the pricing of DDR5. <br />- Bios default factory setup with secure boot and tpm2 enabled. Installing Windows11 is hassle free. <br /> <br />Overall, I am very pleased with this motherboard. In my opinion, easily to be the best-in-class design and highly recommend <!--emo&:wub:--><img src='http://static.lowyat.net/style_emoticons/default/wub.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wub.gif' /><!--endemo--> . <br /> Chen Lin Hardware Clubs / Brand Discussions Fri, 14 Oct 2022 23:25:24 +0800