Helpful content as always. I have ordered one and going to use it in a budget build with a 12400 CPU ✅

Excellent video, very clear & well presented which is a great help for people like me who try to 'keep up' but only know a little. I despair at the hardware shortfalls done just to save a few pennies by the 'big names' so rely on expert reviews like yours. Thanks to you & your Team for producing these vids, pls keep up the good work. Regards, Ray.

This was super helpful. Thank you!

This channel will be huge soon. The reviews are absolutely top notch quality.

@BuildPicker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, we work hard! Currently moving base but will be back soon with more videos!

Thanks for the Information!

Really interesting to see all those B660 Reviews now. I Build my System with the Biostar B660GTN because it was the best looking mini-ITX for my pricepoint. As far as i can tell it´s great, except that i cant use my GPU without bending the backplate and pcie slot a little, so i just use the iGPU of my 12500 :) . As always great Video!

Thanks man.. the seller convincing me to buy this motherboard for 12600k.. your review is so helpful:)

@linosierra4238

2 ай бұрын

Hiii did you encounter any problem with i5 12600k with gigabyte b660m ds3h? Im planning to buy gigabyte b660m for 12600kf

Quality content. Very professional.

Great vid and review mate. Learnt alot there. Subscribed.

Awesome testing overall that you did there! Have you taken a look at the b660 ds3h (full ATX) it has 2 more vrm phases and I think it is overall a very interesting board with its numerous pcie slots and its 6-layer pcb. It's just 130€ here in germany.

@gabrielecarbone8235

2 жыл бұрын

These are all 1x slots. But the vrm are actually solid, in my testing super surprisingly with i5 12600 it was more efficient than z690 gaming x. Puzzling to say at least!

if i didnt do research before my next payday i would've bought a sata ssd im also getting a i3-12100f a buld just like geekawhat you're really a life saver i dropped a like and i hope in seeing you again in my next pc build setup

A great, and truly honest review!!!! I've have a Gigabyte B760 DS3H, and i can confirm exactly all that was said on this review (looks like the B760 performs the same). This Gigabyte boards B660/B760, as not properly the best performance and stability, even after Bios Updates, testing and setting up the bios for better performance, i wont be able to get much from the board (from B760 DS3H at least, don't know if the B660 DS3H AX could differ and have a better performance and stability, but from the video review, it looks like they were kind the same). Ram to me, has no issues, perfect performance @3200mhz, was the few good points i've get from this board, along the heatsking on 1 side of the VRM and a SSD passive cooler. We all know that these are entry level Boards, but for a few more bucks difference at around the same price point, there are other brands with better and more stable options on the market, to get a minimal decent performance and stability. This mobo's could hold i3 CPU's well, but with i5's and higher, in my opinion, they doesn't work that well. Keep up your Good work, and honest reviews with no BS. We need more of this kind of stuff !!!

Thanks for your work, it was very helpful. I don't typically upgrade BIOS, but when a new platform launches it's a good idea, as evident here. We built a PC with a friend with this mobo, and with the latest bios (F6a something) and power limits maxed, the 12400 performed better than what most people report online with R23. Indeed with the original BIOS, the score was TERRIBLE just like your 5746.

Great insight. Thanks.

Channel is a sleeping giant. Great review always, keep grinding at the algo.

Its not bad, its stable and fast, it handles around 125w tdp alder lakes up to 12600, vrms are getting hot though with very heavy loads like cb23, not a problem with good air cooling. Dont buy it for a 12600k and up, its only for i3s and locked i5s.

@lorent0591

2 жыл бұрын

I have this motherboard and an i3 12100f. Will a 2060 be a good gpu for it. Or a 1660 super?

@jatinbhati645

2 жыл бұрын

@@lorent0591 rtx 3050

@donotsubthischaanel3898

2 жыл бұрын

@@lorent0591 rx 6600

@LiegeMaximo

2 жыл бұрын

then shouldnt one just buy h610?

@alexanderunknown8605

Жыл бұрын

@@LiegeMaximo h610 are way crappier in terms of ports and lacks all the vrm heatsinks lol, plus 2 ram slots max. H610 is good for htpc or office pc.

I don't care about this board but I do appreciate the content of this channel. I always learn something. This time it included "comedy heatsink"! ETA: I do care about this channel too so I like (and comment)

subbed!!!

I'm sorry, I found the link with configuration! Kkkkkk Thanks!

I updated this motherboard to F6a and it solved a few problems like being unable to turn off secure boot. I am able to get i5-12600 single core to max out at 4.8GHz and all cores to 4.4GHz. I did not test it with F1 BIOS so I am wondering if this latest firmware has improved performance.

@OmniKoneko

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the info

what would you say would be a good buy right now to pair with 3080 ti? i have old 8th gen cpu that i need to upgrade for less stuttering in games and more performance

Thank you for the excellent video, please suggest me, which will be the best with GIGABYTE B660MDS3H AXDDR4 among Intel i5-12400f or i5-12500

It’s super mb for it’s price. Not overpriced, yet not bad. Decent one, Gigabyte!👍🏻

Hi! Gigabyte B660M D3H or ASRock B660M Pro RS which is better to choose?

Hi! Thanks for testing. But i don't understand why vrm affect performance on i7 non k differently such as an i3-5 non k.

Hi, great video. I have a question, do you recommend updating to the latest BIOS version? Or only version F5 is necessary?

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

I'd always go to the latest (non beta) BIOS. They put in loads of tweaks and compatibility improvements over time.

@paranoia9142

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker Thank you.

Good stuff

Hi I just ordered this mobo knowing the risks from your video but I still opted for it since it was the only one available in my vicinity and time-frame so thank you for the video at least I know what I'm getting into. My question is can you elaborate on the updating bios part? Do I need to update bios before building pc? Will it hurt other components if I build the pc and boot it up and then try to update? Or can I just build the pc and boot it up(hopefully lol) and then update it before installing windows? Or is it after installing windows? Sorry for so many questions I just can't see an answer on the internet about updating a brand new mobo, everyone else talks about updating already-in-use mobos. Thank you for the review video btw!

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

Nope, you can build the PC and get it running just fine. It feels pretty normal to use but may underperform badly in benchmarks if you're on the F1/F2 bios. BIos revision is shown in the main BIOS page, top left. To update, get the BIOS image from the gigabyte website, and put it on a USB. Boot into BIOS with the USB in place, then use the BIOS Flash function. You can use Q-flash but it's not as easy, just use the tool in bios which guides you thought it. The nice thing about Q-flash is that if there is a problem in the update, you can re-flash it even if the PC isn't working! but that shouldn't happen.

@lurkerbenim6474

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker thank you for the reply. I actually said screw it and bought the gigabyte b660m aorus pro ax. Does that one need updating do you know?

I bought it a week ago and did not know this problem before and my version is f3 so do i need to update the bios?

Please let me know the Maximum GPU (Graphics Card) Size we can intall on this MotherBoard. I mean, can we use 24GB or 12GB or 10GB or 8GB PCIe Gen 4.0 Graphics Cards? Or are there any limitation like maximum we can use is 10GB or so.

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

There are no limitations. Any and all current GPUs will fit, so buy according to your needs and budget.

@TeluguSoft

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker Thank You Soo Much for your info and quick response 😍🤗🤝👍

I am looking at buying a prebuilt PC. after days of trawling the net for deals, I thought what I found was a good one with 16gb ram, i5-12400, rtx 3060ti 8gb and this mobo. but I think your video has scared me off it now. haha!

@BuildPicker

Жыл бұрын

To be honest that sounds like a decent spec. For gaming I wouldn't be too put off, just don't try and put an i7 on it in the future (without a motherboard upgrade!)

@stevesgaming7475

Жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker Thank you

Sir please hel me to set up turbo power limits.... Show me all the settings i have to change for a 12400f processor...

hey do you know why i cant install wifi drivers? i download it on the gigabyte website but its somehow force close when installing?

Does the strange boost clock behavior have a negative impact in games in terms of frametime consistency or something? I bought this board purely for 12400F...

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

It.. could do. Because it's not consistent it's very hard to predict it's effects. I've mentioned it mainly because I observed it. It may not be an issue with the 12400 at all.

Can u please test GIGABYTE B660 DS3H DDR4 too ? ATX version! it seems that that one is much better then B660M ?

Thanks for your review. I just bought this b660 DS3H AX to pair with a 12600KF. Is this B660M review relevant for the B660 version ? It scares me a bit as it will be my first PC build 😅

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

The DS3H B660 ATX version has significantly more robust VRM configuration, and whilst it's not great, it's a lot better than the MATX version. It wouldn't be my personal choice for an i5-12600K, but I think it will work fine. Make sure you update the BIOS to get proper performance.

@myrob.33

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker thanks 🙏 so in the same budget range (with wifi ideally), I bought it for 160€, what would be your suggestion?

@hidde8232

Жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker hey would you recommend the DS3H ATX version over the MSI pro b660m-a both with wifi and for the same price. Thanks in advance. It will be for i5-12400f but since there is an upgrade path to intel 13th gen maybe in the future that.

@BuildPicker

Жыл бұрын

@@hidde8232 I'd still opt for the MSI B660M-A, even though it's mATX. You gain very little from the ATX form factor, and it's a worse board overall. Particularly if you want to drop a more powerful CPU in in future: The MSI PRo B660M-A will run the 13th gen K CPus fine, I wouldn't trust the DS3H to do that!

@hidde8232

Жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker thanks, i was on the same boat with that choice after watching some indept reviews with vrm testing with i9 system.

The update of bios is extremely difficult to make, is incredible how many times it gives an error!

Thanks

GIGABYTE B660M DS3H DDR4 motherboard network card connector when connecting an Internet cable, only one indicator flashes yellow, the second indicator does not light at all, what is the reason? the Internet is working at the same time

What is the difference between this one and B660 gaming x ? And how about asus tuf gaming b660m. Wich one is better?

Damn, B660 is a minefield. Each manufacturer offering 10+ offerings, differing by a single letter is most cases. Like you said: buyer beware.

@FoxyCAMTV

Жыл бұрын

Just remeber the letter A

Thanks for the info, im picking up a 12400f with this board tomorrow! I am a pc tweaker and I'm sure i can get it to peform just as good as the MSI counterpart with some fideling and good cooling! I subsribed to your channel, congrats on your presentation and video quality. Your channel can be 100k subs in no time if you go on like this!

@gabrielecarbone8235

2 жыл бұрын

Undervolting Is limited to -0.015 in these chips. After that performance tanks because of artificial Intel limitations. You are welcome to report your results to check with mine

@user-de9dg9rg9m

2 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielecarbone8235 so what doese it mean? i mean i want to buy the same motherboard and i5 12400f... will it work bad ???

@luke-yr8on

Жыл бұрын

@@user-de9dg9rg9m yes

@ElCaptain21

Жыл бұрын

Hey can you maybe share your power limit settings? I have the same processor and want to tweak it aswell to get a bit more performance out of it.

@UNDERGROUNDHITRADIO

Жыл бұрын

@@ElCaptain21 I have everything set to the maximum, but it doenst really matter in Cinebench. Maybe a few points. The first thing you want to do is overclock your memory! I have it running at 3833 C18 but you might get better results. I use 2x16GB corsair 3200. Good luck!

Hi @PremiumBuilds , Could you please make a video on Gigabyte B660M GAMING X AX DDR4, will this perform well with i5 12400 with maximum potential.

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

I'm confident that board will work well with an i5, I'd just advise that you update the BIOS as that's been a bit of a weak point with this generation of gigabyte boards.

What numbers were turbo power limit settings set to?

I bought Gigabyte B660M DS3H for i3 12100. I got it with F3 bios, so I've updatet it immedieatly to the latest one - F6b. It still underperformed slightly in Cinebench so I went to BIOS. Playing with power limits did't improve anything, since i3 consumes only 58W ant there is no bottleneck here (even on this board). I've finally disabled CPU power savings options in BIOS and CPU performance is adequate for i3 12100 since then (Tweaker -> Adv CPU Settings -> CPU EIST, Race To Halt, Energy Efficient Turbo: all to disabled). I would say there are two legimite, cost efective approaches to intel gen 12 topic: i3 + Gigabyte B660M DS3H (with updated BIOS) and i5 + MSI PRO B660M-A. Thanks to Premium builds for proffessional advice.

@alisioardiona727

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I bought the DS3H and 12100f as well, I'll change the same setting as you. Are you running the stock cooler ?

@hidde8232

Жыл бұрын

I bought the MSI board but it doesn't support the 12400f with the current bios so now i am here looking for another one again.

Can u plz make a video with : (Gigabyte B660M GAMING X AX DDR4 12th Gen Intel Micro-ATX Motherboard)

Can you give me your opinion if i have a i5 12600k and a RTX 3060? Does it still work for gaming or should i change the mortherboard?

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

It will work fine - but I'd consider a slightly cheaper CPU unless you really need the E-cores on the 12600K (for productivity) and seeing if you can get a 3060Ti instead of the RTX 3060. That will be a more powerful gaming build, with an i5-12400, 12500, or 12600 non K.

@robertquijada1935

11 күн бұрын

I5 13500 is good with this mobo?​@@BuildPicker

I have this board, currently with an i3-12100F, paired with RX 6600 GPU. How well do you think this board will handle the i5-13400(f)? I'm considering upgrading, and based on this board's VRM I'm torn between the 12400F and the 13400F. I would much prefer the 13th gen, but if the VRM can't handle it, I'll stick with the 12400F. Any suggestions/comments would be greatly appreciated.

@BuildPicker

Жыл бұрын

We'll need to look at power demands of the 13400. I believe it's nominally 65W but since it's actually a Renamed i5-12600K it's likely to be closer to 150-160W, which is a bit above what I'd be happy doing with this board. That said at stock power profile it will be fine, just perhaps not performing optimally.

@shanenc1439

Жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker Thanks so much for the reply. Based on the Intel ARK website, it states the 13400F is 65 watt base power, and 148 watt Max Turbo Power. If I were to get this CPU and drop it into the DS3H, what PL1/PL2 settings and Tau would you recommend, if the board can't handle the 13400F with PL1/PL2=241 Watts. The board Default with the latest F21 BIOS is PL1=125; PL2=241, not sure of the Tau/delay default.

@BuildPicker

Жыл бұрын

@@shanenc1439 IF you're gaming, it will be fine with PL1 at 125W and PL2 at whatever since it's only a 56S time limit. What I'd avoid on this board is long term all core workloads like rendering, computation etc, things that will sit it at full or high power for extended periods. Otherwise you'll be fine. It will also be worthwhile ensuring plenty of case airflow to draw hot air away from the VRMS and allow them to dissipate heat.

Hi I just upgraded to an i3 12100f with this motherboard and the BIOS is the latest release from Gigabyte, any settings I need to turn on/off in the BIOS for optimal performance?

@BuildPicker

Жыл бұрын

Nope, the i3 runs great so long as you update the BIOS.

thanks

hi premium builds can you please make a video about updating the BIOS of this motherboard? Love your vids!!

Does this card support the i5 12600?

This is actually bang for your buck for 12400,12500 builds.... No one actualy use it for 12600k or 12700..

Does this motherboard have bclk overclocking? thinking about pairing one with a pentium g7400 and would like to overclock a little bit

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

No, this board doesn't allow b-clk over clocking beyond very small adjustments around three or four megahertz.

How many casing fans can I have with this motherboard?

Hey, I just checked I have F3 bios, do I need to worry or anything ? I don't want to disassemble everything as I'm a bit nervous around these kinda things

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

No need to disassemble at all. Just go to the Gigabyte product page and grab the new BIOS for the board. You can put it on USB and then go into BIOS and use the 'QFlash' application in BIOS to flash and update it. Follow Gigabytes instructions. This board has a Qflash function that works even without the system being bootable, so even if it goes wrong, you can rescue it using the Flash BIOS button on the motherboard. I would advise updating this Boards BIOS to address the issues I found with it.

@Nathan477

Жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker I see, thank you for letting me know, my notifications were turned off so I couldn't find the comment and to this day I was running stock/default, that I had to rewatch the video haha, I'll do update the bios, but do you recommend should I update the motherbaord ? or will updating bios do just fine ? I just got a new gpu recently and have pretty limited expenses as of now!

Can I install 3 rgb fans on this motherboard ?

I wonder if B660m steel legend could hold up better, because at my region i t's literally same pricing as B660m Ds3h

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

It looks like it should, it has stronger VRMs. however we haven't tested it, and can't vouch for any BIOS issues. I think the PRo RS *should* be able to run an i5 fine, but because we had problems with the BIOS limiting it, it couldn't.

What would then be a suitable board for a i3-12100f? Since it's an i3, I do not want to spend too much money on the board, but it seems like all the cheap ones are terrible.

@hereticverethragna746

2 жыл бұрын

This board is perfect for 12100 & 12400 builds

@user-de9dg9rg9m

2 жыл бұрын

@@hereticverethragna746 even for i5 12400 is this board perfect?

@hereticverethragna746

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-de9dg9rg9m yes, this board can fully utilize an i5 12400

Addressable RGB header is there to control ARGB case fans through the motherboard?

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's what it's for. Most boards have a 12V RGB and 5V ARGB header, at least one of each.

For a budget board its either this or the Asrock Pro Rs but this one is better and slightly cheaper. MSI has better boards but it costs more

Hi, I have 12400f + b660m ds3h, could you send me your config about turbo power limit? Thanks!

@ElCaptain21

Жыл бұрын

Hey did you find any config?

@koushiksarker7639

Жыл бұрын

I also need

Can this mobo disable e cores?

is it a 5v rgb header?

Whats the difference between B660M DS3H and B660M Gaming? Both has a very similar price but has incredibly similar specs as well. Which one is better and why?

@BuildPicker

Жыл бұрын

They are basically the same.

Hi, i’ve just purchased the non AX version and i’m worried i’ve made a mistake. Will I still be able to have bluetooth and wifi when I have connected a wifi card?

@BuildPicker

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the ax just comes with a small WiFi module included and fitted.

@Th-eh9ke

Жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker Okay thank you

Hi I just bought this motherboard and I have this problem that it only boots with Ubuntu (and never ever shows the BIOS). I already returned the first board, but idk. I put it with a i5 12400f and 16gb of lpx corsair 3600mhz. Can't truly find an answer on internet.

@stuDioDakat

2 жыл бұрын

Then Which motherboard will be better choice 🧐

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

Are you saying it doesn't boot with windows? If it will boot to Ubuntu, that indicates that it is functioning, but I have no idea why you cannot install windows or access BIOS. You must have GPU given you're using an F series CPU?

@alexm8226

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker Basically it works like this: Turn on motherboard "No display output" for 20-30 seconds (Can't access Bios, as nothing appears) Ubuntu starts loading I checked with DmiDecode command all the components and they show up. (Ofc ram is at default ddr4 speed) I checked the bios with another command and discovered that the BIOS is F3. Tried to update to F5 or later with Q-Flash but there's no LeD showing the progress of the flash. Also checked the onboard devices which say that onboard video is activated (Which I think is the cause of the delay and everything. I'll get a Celeron to just have the igpu and see if I can fix this). The reason I'm asking it's because it's the first time this thing happens to me with 12th gen and gigabyte.

has anyone had trouble with the antenna?

just got this for my first pc build, is it really so bad? got it with a 3060ti and i5 12400f, will it perform fine enough after the bios update? gettin a bit worried after researching properly, sorry if these are silly questions

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

No, don't worry, it will perform fine, it just takes more effort to make it work well. Make sure it's got the up to date BIOS and it will perform 'properly'.

@Nrver

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker gotcha, thanks a ton! your videos are amazingly in depth

@daaaassshh

2 жыл бұрын

hey may i know your current status of using it? i'm getting the exact same spec as yours

@Nrver

2 жыл бұрын

@@daaaassshh i haven't gotten a chance to put it together, my gpu just got delayed so idk when it'll get here and i bought it with my psu so i can't put the build together sadly

@Nrver

2 жыл бұрын

@@daaaassshh just lettin you know now, it works perfectly fine and ive had no issues in my build so far

Would you say that it is worth spending 45 euro more to get the MSI PRO B660M-A ?

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

For an i3, or on a very tight budget, no. But for an i5 or certainly i7, yes, I'd get the MSI PRO B660M-A - it's much stronger all around.

I purchased this motherboard. How can i remove power limit gigabyte b660m ds3h. Can you help me.

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

We made a video showing how to do this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mYatw4-Clqqpo9I.html

I am gonna to mod the vrm heatsink on this motherboard with a broken motherboard with a good heatsink i have, gonna putt thermal glue between the vrm and the bettee heatsink 😊 i have a i7-12700.

4:15 Does the wifi antenna comes with it or do you have to buy it separately?

@BuildPicker

Жыл бұрын

It comes with it in the box. You just screw it onto the terminals at the back.

@_Nagy_

Жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker Thank you

Sir, I bought, 1. I5 12400f with RTX 2060 2. Nzxt Liquid Cooler I will update my bios for sure. But do I need to Enable Turbo Power Limits for i5 12400f processor?

@ElCaptain21

Жыл бұрын

Hey mate did you get any answer?

@tonmoymir4048

Жыл бұрын

@@ElCaptain21 No Sir!

Does this support i5 12400f without bios update out of the box?or i need to update the bios?

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

It supports the CPU out of the box, so you can build it and it will work. Given the issues I found, I would absolutely recommend that you update to a more recent BIOS, as it has a lot of tweaks and fixes built in.

@synaxedits

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker thank u so much ❤️

I know nothing about gaming Pc. But what’s the maximum amount of RAM can you use with this ?

@BuildPicker

Жыл бұрын

128GB? But no need for that amount for anything outside scientific research/machine learning.

I don't want to game but need this for productivity and video production, will this work for an i5 13500 ?

@BuildPicker

Жыл бұрын

I'd definitely go to the MSI Pro B660M-A (or a new B760 board to avoid BIOS update issue,s you need a 12th gen CPU to update BIOS on the B660 board annoyingly). The i5-13500 is a relatively power hungry (and powerful) CPU and it may well be throttled in heavy workloads by this board.

@brunovincent1969

Жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker thanks a million for replying! I can't get the msi from retailer in Thailand in my city (want to buy local for support) but the do have that gigabyte b760 ds3h, might that work ok?

the vrm heatsinks on this mobo are bad. I have an i5 12400 with this mobo and rx6600xt, do i need a better mobo, although everything is still ok now

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

No, if you have it I'd keep it. Just be aware of issues if you run long term workloads, and make sure your case has plenty of airflow to cool the vrm.

@KhanhLe-sw5lr

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker actually i have a B660m ds3h ddr4, not the ax one. i play god of war for 15 minutes, the vrm is around 55 60°C, gpu 100% 40°C, CPU 50% ~ 45°C. So my vrm is still okay right?

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

@@KhanhLe-sw5lr Yeah 100% fine. You GPU seems pretty chill!

Super :)

Which combo should I buy i7 12700f with B660 DS3H mobo or i5 11400f witj B660 Tomahawk mobo?

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

What are you doing with the PC? Are they your only options?

@fazzdee1089

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker I want to built a PC only for gaming which is future proof as well as budget friendly.

I am ordering the ATX version do you think is a better then this? I will use 12100 or 12400...

@BuildPicker

Жыл бұрын

It will be ok with those CPUs.

@realuriziel

Жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker Do you think that it could also manage the upcoming 13400? just in case in the future I want to change the 12100 with the 13400...

i am currently getting parts for my first pc build my specs rn are a geforce rtx 3050 xc gaming (8 gb), Silicon Power 512GB NVMe, intel i3 (12th gen) 12100 Cooler Master MWE White 450 80+, Silicon Power Value Gaming DDR4 RAM 16GB and a GIGABYTE B660M DS3H DDR4, and my case is a

@omarawad2251

2 жыл бұрын

MUSETEX ATX PC Case with 6 Pcs 120mm ARGB Fans, Computer Gaming Case Mid-Tower Phantom Black, Tempered Glass Computer Chassis, USB 3.0, MN6-BMUSETEX ATX PC Case with 6 Pcs i am not sure if i listed the correct names or not but i could give you a link to what parts i am talking about and if you guys could give me any suggestions that would make this pc better it would be really helpful also keep in thats my budget for parts is 800usd and i am paying no more than 200usd for shipping

@omarawad2251

2 жыл бұрын

i feel really confident with my parts except for the motheroard and also i really like the case however would it work with my specs, i mean is it dumb that i am getting a case that is way larger than this motherboard? also it costs 100usd and 100usd for shipping is it a good deal?

@omarawad2251

2 жыл бұрын

i think i just need to replace the motherboard so something near that price with better performance that works with my specs is what i need

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

@@omarawad2251 The DS3H can be made to perform fine, and with an i3-12100 I honestly don't think you need more. It will just be a little shorter than a full ATX board, but it won't look 'bad' as the GPU fills that space when looking down at the PC anyway.. Your spec seems fine to me.

@omarawad2251

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker yeah i had to get rid of my case so i am looking for a new case, also i cant get that power supply since i doesn't ship to where i live and i changed the rtx 3050 to a rx 6600, do you think that was the right thing to do?

Have you tested any b 660 series DDR 5 motherboards?

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

No, I really don't see the value in it. If you're on B660/non K 12th gen you should be getting DDR4. If you want to spend DDR5 money, then spend it on a Z690and K series CPU instead, and get a tangible performance boost.

@shwetabhm

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker my problem is multifold. I m using 7th gen which throttled my 8 gb ram to 2400 on xmp profile (it's a 3000) which otherwise drops to 2166 normally. My system is 4.5 yrs old and I don't want to remain on ddr 4 ram wise coz I won't be seeing much gains after so many years. Atleast on ddr 5 it would give me double my present one. As my system is primarily home use, I have no use for any o/c so the K processors are useless for a z series ddr 5 boards. Even if i manage to pair a locked alder lake with a z series processor just for a m.board, I am looking at a huge price gap of 8-9k in Indian currency.

I don't understand, so this mobo doesn't have m2 ssd nvm bull crap port?

Damn.... I just bought this mobo and an i7

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

It'll likely be fine if you retain the stock power limits, and don't do torture testing like I did. However, if you are able to return it, I would recommend something with more robust power delivery to get the best out of the i7.

@iamBenjieTV

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker thanks... I just bought it a month ago and then i saw this video of yours.... Probably will just retain the stock... And don't do stupid things 😆😆

you actually do have a USB 3.2 connector, right under the sata ports.

@BuildPicker

Жыл бұрын

Usb 3.2 but not gen 2: a lot of case usb C connectors won't fit directly to this board. USB naming is a nightmare.

Does this mother allows you to enable SAM?

@BuildPicker

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's a generic feature and all boards allow it.

What board is better this one or the MSI PRO B660-A DDR4

@BuildPicker

Жыл бұрын

MSI pro B660-A is the better board. A class above the D3SH .

I want some recommendation for PC build, should I just get 5600 + b550 Pro Vdh wifi or 12400f + gigabyte b660?

@BuildPicker

Жыл бұрын

Whichever is cheaper, the performance will be close to identical across a broad range of tasks.

@deathtoinfidelsdeusvult2184

Жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker the 12400f is 30$ more expensive so I'd just go with 5600 then. Thank you!, By the way, will it bottleneck 6700 xt?

I’m gathering parts for a build for my brother, I’ve got a i5 12400F what MB do you recommend? My budget is up to $300.

@frexeldiba5443

2 жыл бұрын

Take a look at his other videos, he got some in depth reviews of other b660 mobos. I watched most of them and i'm prolly gonna go with the msi pro b660-a

@treyquattro

2 жыл бұрын

I'd go for an MSI MAG B660 Tomahawk DDR4 WIFI at about $190 or a an MSI PRO B660-A DDR4. I believe there are reviews of both boards on this channel. If you want to spend the full amount you could go for the MSI Z690 Tomahawk DDR4 WIFI for $300 or the Z690 EDGE WIFI, also a DDR4 board (they're actually about $320, plus tax of course). I'm pretty sure the B660 MAG Tomahawk an PRO-A are reviewed (positively) on this channel.

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

For a 12400 you don't need anything amazing. I'd spend $150-$200 at most and put the rest into a better graphics card or bigger ssd. Full video on recommendations will be out next week, but I'd go for (all B660, ddr4): MSI Pro b660m-a, bazooka, mortar or tomahawk. Asus prime plus or tuf gaming plus, gigabyte gaming x or aorus pro.

@treyquattro

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker do you think it's worth bumping up the motherboard spec to beyond entry-level in the event of later upgrading the CPU to say a higher end or overclocked i5 or i7, or even one of the next gen processors (which I'm hoping will be less inefficient, but this is Intel we're talking about)

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

@@treyquattro In reality, no. Sensible CPU upgrades don't really happen that way. Say you DO find a bargain i7-12700K in 4 years: any of the boards I mentioned will run it fine so it's still an upgrade and will extend the life of the system. But spending another $100 now for 'futureproofing' really won't open any amazing upgrade pathways you don't have now, and in reality if you're upgrading in 4-5 years the latest greatest CPU/Mobo combo and DDR5 will be what you want, not a 4 year old Alder lake CPU.

Is this mobo good enough for XFX 6600XT paired with i5-12400?

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, fine for that combination.

@Klevsify

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker thx

With my gigabyte b660m DS3H AX DDR4 I can’t find xmp can anyone help?

@BuildPicker

Жыл бұрын

You can see it in my video here; 6 seconds in (timestamped). XMP is on the main screen left hand side, here highlighted yellow as I've clicked the XMP profile to activate it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mYatw4-Clqqpo9I.html

I’m getting a i5 12400F with this motherboard, what’s the best GPU I could run with this Motherboard without bottlenecking

@BuildPicker

Жыл бұрын

Literally any compatible GPU: Don't worry about 'bottlenecking' - get the GPU that best suits your monitor resolution and game type. At 4K AAA games, you can happily run a 080/3080Ti. At 1080p, a 6600XT or RTX 3060Ti is the sweet spot.

It seems to me that it does not support a gpu with 3 fans, there are sata connectors in the direction of the pci-e

@BuildPicker

Жыл бұрын

No, they are angled away so a GPU can overlap them.

@waltinho2000

Жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker thx

i have 4400mhz DDR 4 can I use them on any b660 motherboard with 12100 apu?

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't want to give a definitive answer: It does depend on a number of factors, including your precise RAM kit and luck as to the quality of your CPU memory controller. I have been able to run 4400MHz Cl19 Ram at XMP, in gear 2, on my i3-12100.

@priteshnaik7972

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker please help me bro. In short tell me I have msi pro b660m A ddr4 + 12100 + crusial ballistrix 4400mhz 8 Gb ddr4 ram.....will all these run at full ram frequency? If no what's the catch Let me tell you ram has XPm 2.0

i build a PC with THis fucking motherboard B660M DS3H DDR4 (rev. 1.0) and an I5 12400F Everything is plugged in correctly , monitor recognizes there is a HDMI attached, but goes onto power saving mode when I turn on the computer. After, Q-flashed Bios to F5(latest version) again on motherboard with usb, then assembled all parts to turn on PC - same issue, monitor still blank, i dont really know what to do if can any one help me to find solution please

@malikchandika5107

2 жыл бұрын

Because F series Processors didn't have a graphics,

@MosaabGu

2 жыл бұрын

@@malikchandika5107 i have a graphic card plugged in

@null2089

2 жыл бұрын

@@MosaabGu dude plug the g hdmi cable to motherboard?

@MosaabGu

2 жыл бұрын

@@null2089 no to external graphic card

Can someone help me? I bought this motherboard and im having a problem with my boot times, compared to my other pc (with a inferior ssd) it almost doubled the boot time (11s vs 24s), even with ultra fast boot enabled. I was doing some research and it appears to be a “post time” problem with the board but i couldn’t find any settings in the bios to fix it My current pc has a samsung 970 EVO Plus 500gb and a b660m ds3h (i5) with f5 bios The other pc has a kingston NV1 250gb and a h410m s2h v3 (i3)

@Abhi51645

2 жыл бұрын

Update bios

Just ordered this mobo and cpu i5-12400f bundle wished I researched a bit before I bought it tho only searched the cpu and thought this mobo was good enough. Although it might be decent I saw a msi b660m-a with cpu bundle for +30bucks more I do regret it a little might use it for a few months so can sell it and buy a better one im a budget guy so thats why I didnt think about getting 30bucks more.

@BuildPicker

Жыл бұрын

Honestly, for a 12400 and general use,this board will be fine. I wouldn't bother replacing it if you have it already.Just be sure to get that updated BIOS on it (or check it's come with one).

Can i non K Overclock with the Gigabyte B660M DS3H?

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

Nope. Besides very minor Bclck adjustment (+~3%)

@rogerlahaye1948

2 жыл бұрын

Jezus, stop with this OC shit. Just buy better CPU and MB! Just run it as supposed.

hi I bought LG 4k [27UL550] monitor for 26000 Indian rupees on amazon I bought 12400f intel for 14500 Indian rupees flip kart and also suggest good motherboard under 16000 Indian rupees [Wi-Fi is compulsory]? I use pc only for web Browsing, Microsoft office apps, adobe photoshop and studying {NO GAMING} do in need graphics for the above 4 purposes? thank you, bro, love from Warangal [india]

@mirzokhida7881

Жыл бұрын

You have to buy GPU because of F version of CPU.

@mirzokhida7881

Жыл бұрын

I would choose motherboard with WiFi.