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Are the new AMD boards worth it?

Are the new AMD boards worth it?

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mackan2212
Junior Member
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08-03-2021, 04:56 AM
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AMD recently discontinued the B550 series, which has been in high demand and comes with a premium price. The upcoming Zen 3 chips will be the final generation to back DDR4 before moving to DDR5. Whether these new boards justify the cost depends on whether future releases also support Zen 3.
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mackan2212
08-03-2021, 04:56 AM #1

AMD recently discontinued the B550 series, which has been in high demand and comes with a premium price. The upcoming Zen 3 chips will be the final generation to back DDR4 before moving to DDR5. Whether these new boards justify the cost depends on whether future releases also support Zen 3.

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iTzForllan
Junior Member
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08-03-2021, 06:30 AM
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Do the boards justify the cost? Yes, Ryzen 5000 supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The terminology around it has been evolving over time.
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iTzForllan
08-03-2021, 06:30 AM #2

Do the boards justify the cost? Yes, Ryzen 5000 supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The terminology around it has been evolving over time.

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TheYoanZ
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08-03-2021, 11:21 AM
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It's a premium board featuring advanced firmware, better power regulators, additional I/O options, and PCIe 4.0 support. The price jump makes sense since B550 boards are more comparable to X470 models rather than direct successors of B450.
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TheYoanZ
08-03-2021, 11:21 AM #3

It's a premium board featuring advanced firmware, better power regulators, additional I/O options, and PCIe 4.0 support. The price jump makes sense since B550 boards are more comparable to X470 models rather than direct successors of B450.

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Raires
Junior Member
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08-03-2021, 04:43 PM
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No, the boards aren't worth the trouble and high markup. I don’t have a reliable source for DDR4 support details.
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Raires
08-03-2021, 04:43 PM #4

No, the boards aren't worth the trouble and high markup. I don’t have a reliable source for DDR4 support details.

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MLG420BRUHHH
Junior Member
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08-04-2021, 05:05 AM
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x570 is no longer available after the Ryzen 3000 launch. Unless you require PCIE Gen 4 for NVMe in a particular scenario, consider using a x470 or b450 board. Be sure it supports Ryzen 3000 Ready, or connect with someone who has an older Ryzen chip to modify the BIOS.
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MLG420BRUHHH
08-04-2021, 05:05 AM #5

x570 is no longer available after the Ryzen 3000 launch. Unless you require PCIE Gen 4 for NVMe in a particular scenario, consider using a x470 or b450 board. Be sure it supports Ryzen 3000 Ready, or connect with someone who has an older Ryzen chip to modify the BIOS.

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Pat_doesMC
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08-07-2021, 05:08 AM
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DDR5 will soon become common for consumers in about three to four years. It doesn't matter much what you're using it for—whether a 16-core processor or not. If you need more power, opt for a board with a stronger VRM solution, which is often missing on B450 boards. The B450 handles most tasks efficiently. Edited June 19, 2020 by TofuHaroto
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Pat_doesMC
08-07-2021, 05:08 AM #6

DDR5 will soon become common for consumers in about three to four years. It doesn't matter much what you're using it for—whether a 16-core processor or not. If you need more power, opt for a board with a stronger VRM solution, which is often missing on B450 boards. The B450 handles most tasks efficiently. Edited June 19, 2020 by TofuHaroto

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Minevik07
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08-24-2021, 05:42 AM
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It could be here, but the shelves are selling much higher than anticipated and are frequently unavailable.
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Minevik07
08-24-2021, 05:42 AM #7

It could be here, but the shelves are selling much higher than anticipated and are frequently unavailable.

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BendoNoel
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08-24-2021, 10:34 AM
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It's a premium item offering superior quality, extensive assistance, and additional features. Comparing it to a 1650 feels similar to questioning why a 1660 costs more.
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BendoNoel
08-24-2021, 10:34 AM #8

It's a premium item offering superior quality, extensive assistance, and additional features. Comparing it to a 1650 feels similar to questioning why a 1660 costs more.

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SnoopDoggMC
Junior Member
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08-24-2021, 05:41 PM
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The updated boards aim to deliver significantly stronger power for the latest CPUs. For high-performance builds, they simplify the process. The price increase is justified by the benefits. This offers great value for those willing to invest a bit more. https://hothardware.com/news/amd-ryzen-c...-ddr5-usb4 An alleged 2022 roadmap suggests this change. While AMD isn’t the focus, other companies are adopting these specs earlier, so full availability in consumer devices may still be a few years away.
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SnoopDoggMC
08-24-2021, 05:41 PM #9

The updated boards aim to deliver significantly stronger power for the latest CPUs. For high-performance builds, they simplify the process. The price increase is justified by the benefits. This offers great value for those willing to invest a bit more. https://hothardware.com/news/amd-ryzen-c...-ddr5-usb4 An alleged 2022 roadmap suggests this change. While AMD isn’t the focus, other companies are adopting these specs earlier, so full availability in consumer devices may still be a few years away.

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Teho0
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08-28-2021, 02:25 PM
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I completely understand your point, but I think sellers are raising prices a bit too high in my area.
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Teho0
08-28-2021, 02:25 PM #10

I completely understand your point, but I think sellers are raising prices a bit too high in my area.