New install for ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi D4 w/i7-13700K CPU

[D-an-W]

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No problem with OCAT update to latest version of ventura 13.2.1

Great news, hopefully will have the rest of the parts here soon!

If you haven't already would you mind posting the updated EFI folder?

 

[MrMinimizer]

Great news, hopefully will have the rest of the parts here soon!

If you haven't already would you mind posting the updated EFI folder?

I will later but I have to edit it and remove my info - is there an easier way?

 

[D-an-W]

I will later but I have to edit it and remove my info - is there an easier way?

Not sure, maybe OCAT can strip out the info but I am fairly new to using it.

 

[rkpz81]

UserBenchmark: Intel Core i7-13700K vs i9-13900KF

Here is a comparison
Not sure I would for 2%

Thanks a lot for the reply and the comparison info. I'm sticking with the i7. Let me ask you, will this guide work with the DDR5 version of the same Asus MoBo? I found a the D5 version at a much better price than the D4 at my local store. Also, same question for the non WiFi version of this board. I save even more money by buying the no WiFi version of the TUF Gaming Z790-Plus (I'm planing to use a Fenvi WiFi BT card).

 

[MrMinimizer]

Thanks a lot for the reply and the comparison info. I'm sticking with the i7. Let me ask you, will this guide work with the DDR5 version of the same Asus MoBo? I found a the D5 version at a much better price than the D4 at my local store. Also, same question for the non WiFi version of this board. I save even more money by buying the no WiFi version of the TUF Gaming Z790-Plus (I'm planing to use a Fenvi WiFi BT card).

I honestly don’t know, I got the D4 version cause I had a lot of RAM and didn't want to buy all new ram - I also do not use the board Wi-Fi as I have a $30 Fenvi card from Amazon on my parts page that works just fine - that looks what your going do too! I’d I were you, and are buying all new stuff, then I probably would go with D5 only if you needed more performance out of your Mac - but if it’s cheaper too - then I’d go with D5 - no guarantees but good luck!

 

[Jeson]

Will try to assemble it today

 

[MrMinimizer]

Will try to assemble it todayView attachment 563803View attachment 563804

Now ain't you the man - looking good - go for it! Is that the D4 or D5 memory?
Also, what case, CPU cooler, and video card (GPU) did you get?
OK, I just seen the DDR5 on the box - @rkpz81 may want to watch this build too because he/she was interested in DDR5 - mine was DDR 4 - please keep us posted!

 

[D-an-W]

I ordered a DDR4 board but should I be replacing it with a DDR5 before I go any further (Memory not ordered yet)?

EDIT: Looking at costs, the motherboard costs £60 more and memory about £100 so doubtful I will go with DDR5!

 

[MrMinimizer]

I ordered a DDR4 board but should I be replacing it with a DDR5 before I go any further (Memory not ordered yet)?

My understanding is the D4 board takes DDR4 memory and the D5 board takes DDR5 memory - I have the D4 and DDR4 memory

 

[D-an-W]

my undstanding is the D4 board takes DDR4 memory and the D5 board takes DDR5 memory - i have the D4 and DDR4 memory

Yeah thats what I thought, I was contemplating sending back the DDR4 board to replace with DDR5 but doubtful now seeing the increased in costs.