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ASUS ROG STRIX B550 E or B550 F options available.

ASUS ROG STRIX B550 E or B550 F options available.

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ReDeR_Games
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11-02-2020, 12:03 AM
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Hey! Just got a 5900x with specs around B55F to E. Not sure what the differences are, but any tips would be great! Also, I have a 3090 with 32GB RAM at 3600MHz—does that matter? Thanks!
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11-02-2020, 12:03 AM #1

Hey! Just got a 5900x with specs around B55F to E. Not sure what the differences are, but any tips would be great! Also, I have a 3090 with 32GB RAM at 3600MHz—does that matter? Thanks!

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11-17-2020, 09:44 PM
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The E model comes with a 14+2 VRM package while the F has a 12+2 VRM package. It also offers SLI support using two 16x PCI-E slots, which the F lacks. The B550E is the superior board for these two main reasons.
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11-17-2020, 09:44 PM #2

The E model comes with a 14+2 VRM package while the F has a 12+2 VRM package. It also offers SLI support using two 16x PCI-E slots, which the F lacks. The B550E is the superior board for these two main reasons.

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11-18-2020, 12:25 AM
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I don’t really understand VRM well. I’m just using it for gaming and a bit of streaming, and since I’m not pushing the system too hard, it feels like it’s a solid choice.
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11-18-2020, 12:25 AM #3

I don’t really understand VRM well. I’m just using it for gaming and a bit of streaming, and since I’m not pushing the system too hard, it feels like it’s a solid choice.

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11-18-2020, 03:43 AM
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The B550 Strix-E doesn't provide significant advantages over the Strix-F that would warrant the price hike. Technically, it has a superior VRM compared to the Strix-F, but the latter already offers adequate VRM to manage the 5900X without issues. Voltage Regulating Modules essentially control the 12V power from the EPS cable to a safe level for the CPU.
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11-18-2020, 03:43 AM #4

The B550 Strix-E doesn't provide significant advantages over the Strix-F that would warrant the price hike. Technically, it has a superior VRM compared to the Strix-F, but the latter already offers adequate VRM to manage the 5900X without issues. Voltage Regulating Modules essentially control the 12V power from the EPS cable to a safe level for the CPU.

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