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Considering a move to the Ryzen 7 3700X, here are some affordable motherboard options. Keep in mind, the processor can get warm, so look for good cooling solutions.
B450 Should Be Good Never Go For An A320 X470 Or X570 If Your Budget Is Higher I Wouldn't Recommend A B350 Or An X370 You Could Wait For B550
I suggest the Gigabyte b450m ds3h with Wi-Fi. It's an affordable chip and hasn't caused any issues for me. The 3700x offers strong performance, but if you prefer air cooling, a Coolermaster Hyper 212 Black Edition (about $40) would be ideal. Alternatively, I used a 240mm radiator from Cooler Master (around $85), which I put in on Monday and achieved good results with the 3700x. I also checked a 240mm model for $55 (link provided). It really comes down to your budget. Here are the links you asked about:
Opt for a 3600mhz model rated for 18-20-20. Adjust it to 16 and test at 3733mhz. After a few weeks, aim for a B550 when it launches. They usually recommend water cooling or nothing else. I’m in agreement. A 240mm should suffice. I’d even prefer a 3600 and keep an eye on the Zen3 by year-end for the 4700x or whatever they’re calling the 8-core 16-thread CPU.