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ASUS A320M-K paired with RYZEN 3600 processor

ASUS A320M-K paired with RYZEN 3600 processor

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Rulersevery
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10-31-2019, 05:27 AM
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Hey everyone, two of my boards stopped working recently because of moisture damage. I received a used A320M-K PRIME in decent shape, but I’m concerned it might lack proper heatsinks on the VRMs or near the CPU socket. Since I’m mainly playing Valorant and CSGO, I’m worried about overheating. I’m using the default BIOS settings and don’t have the budget to upgrade my motherboard. Any advice or opinions would be really helpful.
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Rulersevery
10-31-2019, 05:27 AM #1

Hey everyone, two of my boards stopped working recently because of moisture damage. I received a used A320M-K PRIME in decent shape, but I’m concerned it might lack proper heatsinks on the VRMs or near the CPU socket. Since I’m mainly playing Valorant and CSGO, I’m worried about overheating. I’m using the default BIOS settings and don’t have the budget to upgrade my motherboard. Any advice or opinions would be really helpful.

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10-31-2019, 06:07 AM
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Ensure the stock cooler is directing airflow over the VRM section for proper operation.
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angelcake_11
10-31-2019, 06:07 AM #2

Ensure the stock cooler is directing airflow over the VRM section for proper operation.

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PXLEagle
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10-31-2019, 11:34 AM
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It can help if a fan blows over the VRMs; the CPU shouldn't consume too much power, which will keep things stable
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PXLEagle
10-31-2019, 11:34 AM #3

It can help if a fan blows over the VRMs; the CPU shouldn't consume too much power, which will keep things stable

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10-31-2019, 10:29 PM
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Weak VRM configuration—just avoid overclocking; it should function fine. There might or might not be BIOS compatibility issues with this board and chip. Make sure to verify support, update the BIOS if needed, and consider switching to another board if your chip lacks BIOS support.
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Fabulicious
10-31-2019, 10:29 PM #4

Weak VRM configuration—just avoid overclocking; it should function fine. There might or might not be BIOS compatibility issues with this board and chip. Make sure to verify support, update the BIOS if needed, and consider switching to another board if your chip lacks BIOS support.

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