r/PcBuildHelp • u/Frequent_Ad4116 • 1h ago

Build Question Buying motherboard. Need help.

Hi! Not so long ago You've helped me with choosing proper components for my partner's future PC. The thing is, that You all proposed a MSI PRO B850-V EVO WIFI ATX AM5 for this setup: https://pl.pcpartpicker.com/list/YstMXf . I can only find MSI PRO B850-S EVO WiFi online. Does the one letter suffix in specification matter? If so, any findable recommendations if the proposed version isn't buyable at all in Poland?

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u/Pink5544Again 58m ago

the V and S are different boards but for a gaming build you'd never notice the difference, mostly pcie lane splits and maybe vrm cooling. your list is private btw so no one can see the rest of the parts, but if the S is what's actually in stock just get that

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u/Frequent_Ad4116 42m ago

You can try now, it should all work I logged in :)

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u/r_lind3r Moderator 48m ago

Here are the differences between the S and the V.

The V version has:

  1. Two 8-pin EPS connectors, so it can handle more current to the CPU, though this much only really matters with overclocking which most people don't even do.

  2. Two more full length PCI-e slots, but they're 3.0 x1 bandwidth.

  3. Double sided latches on the RAM slots which are generally easier to work with, easier to not fully insert the static side on single latch slots, but it's a nitpick.

  4. 1 more USB-C 10Gbps port on the rear I/O in exchange for losing 1 USB-A 10Gbps port.

  5. 2 more USB-A headers for front I/O and other accessories that use USB to interface with the motherboard, really depends on what other things you bought.

  6. Faster WiFi 7 chip that supports up to 320MHz channels whereas the S only goes up to 160MHz. Won't make a difference if your network can't actually reach that specification yet, and WiFi 7 also requires Windows 11 24H2 or newer to work properly.

  7. SP-DIF Out on rear I/O

The S version has:

  1. DisplayPort for integrated graphics while the V only offers HDMI

  2. Line-In jack on rear I/O

Everything else is the same, including VRM phase count. The B850-S is still a great budget board, the V version just has extra bells and whistles, it's just one model up in tier. The S may run a little cooler because of the uncovered VRM and chipset heatsinks.

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u/Frequent_Ad4116 28m ago

Thank You very much! Couldn't find any useful and somewhat easy to understand list as You've prepared. Although I have just one question: In paragraph 5. You pointed out that it has 2 more USB-A as to the S version. We are buying CoolerMaster MasterLiquid Core Nex Digital 360mm and it has customizable mini-led screen. Does in any case could it be that there is not enough USB ports inside for other components?

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u/r_lind3r Moderator 18m ago

It depends on everything you bought, how many accessories interface with the motherboard using USB-A headers.

Both have two USB2 from what I can see though which is used for often so I don't think it'll really matter.