Ryzen reinvigorated AMD desktops with multithreaded horsepower and accessible overclocking. The first wave was a revelation, and another one is rising with two crests. Raven Ridge is a well-balanced derivative infused with Vega-based Radeon graphics capable of smooth 1080p gaming and 4K HDR video. Its musclebound Pinnacle Ridge sibling trades the integrated GPU for more CPU cores and internal I/O geared toward hardcore gamers, content creators, and other power users. Both processors are accompanied by an updated X470 chipset and fresh family of ASUS motherboards. This guide will help you choose the best Ryzen motherboard for your next rig. Our X470 series spans six boards, each with a unique spirit. The record-setting ROG Crosshair VII Hero and its Wi-Fi twin lead the lineup with a stealthy design for serious overclockers and savvy enthusiasts. Its Strix X470-F Gaming sibling makes ROG enhancements like easy tuning and next-level customization more affordable, while the Strix X470