b450-f vs b550-a

bellaaa_
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01-11-2020, 08:22 AM

Hi, I saw these two motherboards and need help figuring out which fits better. I picked the Black Asus ROG Strix B450-F for £100 and the White Asus ROG Strix B550-A for £170. Both are good options, but which one works best with a 3300X or 3100? Let me know your preference! Thank you.

bellaaa_

01-11-2020, 08:22 AM #1

AnaCookie
Junior Member

01-11-2020, 05:06 PM

Only these two options exist. They aren't excellent and come at a higher cost. If you prefer ASUS, opt for the B550 TUF.

AnaCookie

01-11-2020, 05:06 PM #2

Only these two options exist. They aren't excellent and come at a higher cost. If you prefer ASUS, opt for the B550 TUF.

pvpprobro
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141

01-15-2020, 09:05 AM

The main focus should be on aesthetics. Which ones look best and enhance the visual appeal?

pvpprobro

01-15-2020, 09:05 AM #3

The main focus should be on aesthetics. Which ones look best and enhance the visual appeal?

khaledkb_
Senior Member

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01-15-2020, 04:42 PM

The B450-F is awful, opt for the B550-A instead.

khaledkb_

01-15-2020, 04:42 PM #4

The B450-F is awful, opt for the B550-A instead.

Bombartia
Senior Member

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01-15-2020, 05:58 PM

The Strix B550-A offers significant improvements but may be excessive for a quad-core setup. A suitable middle-ground choice exists that supports even a 16-core processor smoothly: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/7gxb...b550-a-pro

Bombartia

01-15-2020, 05:58 PM #5

IPuckFenguins
Senior Member

380

01-15-2020, 07:42 PM

what about 2600/x

IPuckFenguins

01-15-2020, 07:42 PM #6

what about 2600/x

tjtavel
Junior Member

01-15-2020, 11:11 PM

This wouldn't fit a B550 setup, but focusing on the 3100 and 3300X would be a better choice.

tjtavel

01-15-2020, 11:11 PM #7

This wouldn't fit a B550 setup, but focusing on the 3100 and 3300X would be a better choice.

Aunorine
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130

01-23-2020, 06:00 AM

Zen 3 and 3rd generation CPUs should support Zen 3 instructions, but compatibility with 3rd gen features depends on specific models. Check the latest specifications for exact support.

Aunorine

01-23-2020, 06:00 AM #8

Zen 3 and 3rd generation CPUs should support Zen 3 instructions, but compatibility with 3rd gen features depends on specific models. Check the latest specifications for exact support.

Migun
Member

02-07-2020, 05:11 AM

B550 works with Zen 2 (excluding APUs) and Zen 3 (if the BIOS is up to date).

Migun

02-07-2020, 05:11 AM #9

B550 works with Zen 2 (excluding APUs) and Zen 3 (if the BIOS is up to date).