ASUS Prime x570-P or MSI B470 TOMAHAWK MAX are premium gaming laptops designed for performance and portability.
ASUS Prime x570-P or MSI B470 TOMAHAWK MAX are premium gaming laptops designed for performance and portability.
You're weighing two solid X570 options for your PC build. The ASUS Prime x570-P offers strong future-proofing and is considered one of the top budget X570 boards, while the MSI B470 TOMAHAWK MAX provides a more robust setup with better cooling and performance potential. Given your budget constraints and the choice of Ryzen 5 3600, 16GB RAM, and a GPU like GTX 1070 or 1660, the Prime might be the smarter pick for value, especially if you prioritize cost over maximum future upgrades. However, if you plan to stay in the same hardware for several years, the MSI could offer better longevity. Consider testing both builds before committing.
If you plan to upgrade your CPU in a few years without changing your motherboard, the Tomahawk chipset should still work fine. It can handle modern CPUs just as well as the Prime series. Just keep in mind the timing—buying the FX-9370 right before Ryzen was a smart move, but you don’t want to repeat that error now.
The X570 offers stronger power output, making it ideal for serious overclocking. For a gentle overclock on a Ryzen 7, the tomahawk is sufficient.
Checking if reaching 4.0GHz is a light overclock. Some sources say it significantly improves speed.
You should be able to reach 4.1 or 4.2 easily, especially with a good cooler.