Since I do not a specific thread to discuss these MB's thought I would start one.
I recently moved from a ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero to the MSI MEG X670E ACE MB. The primary reason was I lost a memory channel on my ASUS MB. It appeared like I had damaged one pin on the socket, which on real close inspection after removal was true, but apparently the memory channel on the my 7950X was also bad. In any case, since my case has 2 front USB C's I thought I would pretty much do a lateral move the MSI MB.
When I received the MB I checked it out my test bench using my other (newer) 7950X and 2 other RAM sticks to verfiy the MB was generally functioning. All was good including being able to post with both memory channels occupied. So, I remove the ASUS MB, RAM, M.2 drives and CPU from the my case and swap to the MSI MB. Place the MSI MB into the case, reconnect all power, usb and graphics card. Power on, expecting POST to go smoothly. Well as I am watching the MB post it does it usual pause at code 15, memory training, and then stops with a code of C5. Exactly what I was getting with ASUS MB with this CPU. Removed the DIMM from channel 2(B2) slot and turned power on and it posts just fine. So, I replace my CPU with my newer 7950X and place the DIMM back into memory slot B2 and it posts just fine.
I have submitted a warranty claim to AMD for my failed 7950X. Hopefully that claim is processed without any issues.
I am still getting familiar the MSI BIOS layout. I am able to run with EXPO 1 memory settings and using PBO. I have noticed a difference in some of the voltage settings related to the memory that are quit a bit different from what I remember on ASUS MB. The CPU CO settings I am using currently is -25 for all cores. I could never do that with my ASUS. However the performance is about the same, using CBR23 as my reference, between the 2 MB's.
I will be evaluating my current OC settings for awhile to determine stability.
Edit: One more reason I chose this board is it has dual BIOS.
My overall system config is in my signature.
I recently moved from a ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero to the MSI MEG X670E ACE MB. The primary reason was I lost a memory channel on my ASUS MB. It appeared like I had damaged one pin on the socket, which on real close inspection after removal was true, but apparently the memory channel on the my 7950X was also bad. In any case, since my case has 2 front USB C's I thought I would pretty much do a lateral move the MSI MB.
When I received the MB I checked it out my test bench using my other (newer) 7950X and 2 other RAM sticks to verfiy the MB was generally functioning. All was good including being able to post with both memory channels occupied. So, I remove the ASUS MB, RAM, M.2 drives and CPU from the my case and swap to the MSI MB. Place the MSI MB into the case, reconnect all power, usb and graphics card. Power on, expecting POST to go smoothly. Well as I am watching the MB post it does it usual pause at code 15, memory training, and then stops with a code of C5. Exactly what I was getting with ASUS MB with this CPU. Removed the DIMM from channel 2(B2) slot and turned power on and it posts just fine. So, I replace my CPU with my newer 7950X and place the DIMM back into memory slot B2 and it posts just fine.
I have submitted a warranty claim to AMD for my failed 7950X. Hopefully that claim is processed without any issues.
I am still getting familiar the MSI BIOS layout. I am able to run with EXPO 1 memory settings and using PBO. I have noticed a difference in some of the voltage settings related to the memory that are quit a bit different from what I remember on ASUS MB. The CPU CO settings I am using currently is -25 for all cores. I could never do that with my ASUS. However the performance is about the same, using CBR23 as my reference, between the 2 MB's.
I will be evaluating my current OC settings for awhile to determine stability.
Edit: One more reason I chose this board is it has dual BIOS.
My overall system config is in my signature.
