Which board is better for gaming?

The Gigabyte Z390 UD is the better gaming base. It supports overclocking, CrossFire and up to 64 GB of RAM, while the MSI B365M PRO-VH caps at 32 GB and cannot overclock the CPU.

Can I overclock my CPU on either board?

Only on the Gigabyte Z390 UD, and only with an unlocked Intel K-series CPU. The MSI B365M PRO-VH uses the B365 chipset, which does not support CPU overclocking.

Which one fits a small case?

The MSI B365M PRO-VH, because it is micro-ATX. The Gigabyte Z390 UD is full ATX and needs a larger case.

How much RAM can each take?

The Gigabyte Z390 UD takes up to 64 GB across four DDR4 slots. The MSI B365M PRO-VH takes up to 32 GB across two DDR4 slots at 2666 MHz.

Is the Gigabyte board worth the extra?

It is worth it if you plan to overclock, run two GPUs or upgrade past 32 GB of RAM. If you are building a small budget PC, the MSI board covers the basics.

Do both boards have HDMI?

Yes. The Gigabyte Z390 UD lists HDMI among its ports, and the MSI B365M PRO-VH has HDMI 1.4 supporting up to 4096x2160 at 30 Hz. Both need a CPU with integrated graphics for video output.

Gigabyte Z390 UD Motherboard vs MSI B365M PRO-VH

Buy the Gigabyte Z390 UD if you want a full-size board with room to grow: 4 RAM slots up to 64 GB, CrossFire support and a Z390 chipset that allows CPU overclocking. Buy the MSI B365M PRO-VH if you are building a compact, budget micro-ATX system and do not need overclocking or more than 32 GB of RAM. No prices were provided for either board, so compare current store prices on Deal.ai before deciding.

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