Asus B550 Prime board paired with Ryzen 9 5900X processor

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ThaBear
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01-09-2020, 04:25 PM

It’s a simple B550 board, but adding a Ryzen 5900X might cause problems even for gaming.

ThaBear

01-09-2020, 04:25 PM #1

It’s a simple B550 board, but adding a Ryzen 5900X might cause problems even for gaming.

Kumo_noko
Junior Member

01-21-2020, 02:25 PM

I see absolutely no reason why it would not work. Though I would look into getting some airflow over the vrms. Something like a top flow air cooler would work. However if you already have a case with good enough airflow over the components that should be fine.

Kumo_noko

01-21-2020, 02:25 PM #2

iLuvKlaus
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01-25-2020, 12:28 AM

Can’t locate “Asus B550 Prime B-K” in the listings. Checking the B550M-K shows the VRM isn’t great—full throttle or overclock might not work.

iLuvKlaus

01-25-2020, 12:28 AM #3

Can’t locate “Asus B550 Prime B-K” in the listings. Checking the B550M-K shows the VRM isn’t great—full throttle or overclock might not work.

Agman10
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01-25-2020, 02:27 AM

The VRMs will definitely get hot, but it's manageable even with a high voltage. Running at 5900x is possible, though an undervolt helps prevent overheating.

Agman10

01-25-2020, 02:27 AM #4

The VRMs will definitely get hot, but it's manageable even with a high voltage. Running at 5900x is possible, though an undervolt helps prevent overheating.

My_life
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01-25-2020, 08:37 AM

It seems you're referring to the Asus Prime M-K model. Could you clarify what you need help with regarding this device?

My_life

01-25-2020, 08:37 AM #5

It seems you're referring to the Asus Prime M-K model. Could you clarify what you need help with regarding this device?

AboooDy919
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02-01-2020, 06:36 AM

I get that for tasks needing full CPU usage, performance drops significantly. In gaming, the load is much lower. Are you noticing any problems with the VRM?

AboooDy919

02-01-2020, 06:36 AM #6

I get that for tasks needing full CPU usage, performance drops significantly. In gaming, the load is much lower. Are you noticing any problems with the VRM?

karion90
Junior Member

02-02-2020, 04:20 AM

This might seem confusing, but using the PC just for gaming with low CPU usage doesn’t affect the VRM. It’s only a concern when you run tasks that demand full CPU capacity.

karion90

02-02-2020, 04:20 AM #7

This might seem confusing, but using the PC just for gaming with low CPU usage doesn’t affect the VRM. It’s only a concern when you run tasks that demand full CPU capacity.

Chatnkitty9000
Junior Member

02-02-2020, 11:56 AM

You could handle it yourself. Avoid pushing too hard, skip the PBO and CO, and it could work fine without any adjustments.

Chatnkitty9000

02-02-2020, 11:56 AM #8

You could handle it yourself. Avoid pushing too hard, skip the PBO and CO, and it could work fine without any adjustments.

PiggSpawner
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02-05-2020, 01:23 AM

It all comes down to how much power you consume. My 5900X runs around 100W during gaming, which is quite high for the board—possibly already near its maximum capacity. You might need to verify your cooling system's limits.

PiggSpawner

02-05-2020, 01:23 AM #9

jammintan418
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02-09-2020, 09:12 PM

#10

He handles 130W PPT well with PBO/CO, the 5800X3D exceeds it at 143W, and the 5900X delivers 240W PPT under peak loads—perfect for gaming. The 143W should still be fine.

jammintan418

02-09-2020, 09:12 PM #10

He handles 130W PPT well with PBO/CO, the 5800X3D exceeds it at 143W, and the 5900X delivers 240W PPT under peak loads—perfect for gaming. The 143W should still be fine.

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