Asrock B450 Steel Legend is a durable steel option designed for strength and reliability.
Asrock B450 Steel Legend is a durable steel option designed for strength and reliability.
You're considering the B450 Steel Legend and wondering if its VRM temperatures are acceptable. It's common to hear mixed opinions about this model. Pairing it with a Ryzen 5 3600 should work well, but make sure to check the specific VRM specs for your setup. As for standard VRM temperatures on B450 models, they typically range between 60°C to 80°C under load, depending on the exact variant and cooling solution.
It's acceptable for the R5 3600 because of its minimal power consumption, though I wouldn't suggest it. The Asrock board's VRM has an overheating and throttling protection that doesn't seem to work well, which is a major concern for a board that really needs it. High-quality boards typically run at around 80°C, while mediocre ones can hit 100°C. The maximum temperature allowed for components is 125°C, though some boards reduce performance before reaching that. It's a three-phase design rather than a six-phase one. Additionally, its efficiency is lower compared to Steel Legend's approach of balancing high and low sides across more phases.
Only two bundles are available at your location. The options are a Ryzen 5 3600 with Asrock B450 Steel Legend for $315 and a Ryzen 5 3600 with MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon for $380. You also intend to use parts from another PC, specifically a Seasonic SII520w PSU. Is this sufficient for your Ryzen 5 3600 and 1660 Ti?