Available motherboard choices for the 5600X include various options tailored to different needs.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Available motherboard choices for the 5600X include various options tailored to different needs.

RepoRizer
Posting Freak

872

07-30-2020, 11:30 PM

I'm planning to replace my CPU with a Ryzen 5 5600X and wanted to see what others think about compatible motherboards. The options I've checked include the B550 AORUS Elite AX V2 and the RogStrix B550-F Gaming, but I'm curious about what other people would recommend.

RepoRizer

07-30-2020, 11:30 PM #1

blueturtleneck
Junior Member

08-20-2020, 08:47 PM

Choose the option that interests you and receive the strix board.

blueturtleneck

08-20-2020, 08:47 PM #2

Choose the option that interests you and receive the strix board.

timo_1892
Senior Member

715

08-21-2020, 05:45 PM

It seems a B550-A pro would be ideal, though both options are solid choices.

timo_1892

08-21-2020, 05:45 PM #3

It seems a B550-A pro would be ideal, though both options are solid choices.

firstdwarf
Member

214

08-21-2020, 07:10 PM

The PC part picker mentioned incompatibility, but most others confirmed it works fine. You likely won’t face BIOS issues unless you use specific models.

firstdwarf

08-21-2020, 07:10 PM #4

The PC part picker mentioned incompatibility, but most others confirmed it works fine. You likely won’t face BIOS issues unless you use specific models.

Altsthesedays
Junior Member

08-23-2020, 11:37 AM

You'd probably have to refresh the information, that's all.

Altsthesedays

08-23-2020, 11:37 AM #5

You'd probably have to refresh the information, that's all.

PoisonousBe
Junior Member

08-23-2020, 05:32 PM

First time issues are normal.

PoisonousBe

08-23-2020, 05:32 PM #6

First time issues are normal.

Cremzy
Member

08-23-2020, 08:59 PM

I own the b550 Aorus elite-2 and have never faced any problems. It needed a BIOS update, which was really easy to handle.

Cremzy

08-23-2020, 08:59 PM #7

I own the b550 Aorus elite-2 and have never faced any problems. It needed a BIOS update, which was really easy to handle.

JokerFame
Senior Member

670

08-23-2020, 09:55 PM

I suggest choosing MSI MPG B550 /w wifi for less than $200, but if you can afford it, opt for crosshair viii hero /w wifi.

JokerFame

08-23-2020, 09:55 PM #8

I suggest choosing MSI MPG B550 /w wifi for less than $200, but if you can afford it, opt for crosshair viii hero /w wifi.

cjdeibert
Member

139

08-24-2020, 10:50 AM

I recommend the B550 Auros Pro. Unless you have a need for the better RGB software supported by ass-us there's no reason to get the b550-f. The b550 auros pro is cheaper than the B550-f, has better VRM's and VRM cooling, has 12 mostly usb 3.0 and 3.1 ports, and the drivers don't come with ass-us bloatware.

cjdeibert

08-24-2020, 10:50 AM #9