b450 i'm confused

Luccaass
Member

119

10-10-2019, 08:52 PM

Hello everyone, my name is Juan Pablo from Medellín, Colombia. My current setup includes a Ryzen 2600 Prime B350 with a 16GB RAM 3000 CL15 and an X570 processor with an RTX 580 graphics card. I'm considering upgrading my build and have two options in mind: the ASUS B450F or the MSI B450 Gaming Plus Max. I'm not sure which one would be better for a real upgrade, so I'd appreciate some advice. Thanks!

Luccaass

10-10-2019, 08:52 PM #1

JohnIsGod
Junior Member

10-14-2019, 04:49 PM

You aim to upgrade your motherboard to enhance performance, support newer hardware, or improve overall system capabilities.

JohnIsGod

10-14-2019, 04:49 PM #2

You aim to upgrade your motherboard to enhance performance, support newer hardware, or improve overall system capabilities.

KapigzGod
Member

10-16-2019, 02:18 AM

Why do you want to upgrade your motherboard? Unless it's just not working, there is little reason to upgrade your motherboard. Especially now, when you can wait a month and get a B550 board too. But anyways, between the two, the Gaming Plus is better.

KapigzGod

10-16-2019, 02:18 AM #3

DantehIsGay
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10-16-2019, 03:41 PM

Request additional fan connectors, upgraded chipset, RGB-controlled CPU fan, and improved VRMs.

DantehIsGay

10-16-2019, 03:41 PM #4

Request additional fan connectors, upgraded chipset, RGB-controlled CPU fan, and improved VRMs.

MajkyTV2
Junior Member

10-19-2019, 07:24 PM

Wait for B550 boards. You receive assistance with PCI-e 4.0 as well as the latest Ryzen processors if you plan to upgrade later.

MajkyTV2

10-19-2019, 07:24 PM #5

Wait for B550 boards. You receive assistance with PCI-e 4.0 as well as the latest Ryzen processors if you plan to upgrade later.

g_ft
Member

170

10-26-2019, 09:40 PM

The b550 chipset doesn't support Ryzen 2xxx processors. You've heard correct information about that.

g_ft

10-26-2019, 09:40 PM #6

The b550 chipset doesn't support Ryzen 2xxx processors. You've heard correct information about that.

PerfectOne_
Junior Member

10-28-2019, 04:50 PM

The chipset remains identical. You'll likely need splitters or fan hubs for serious airflow, but the Prime plus VRM works if you get enough ventilation.

PerfectOne_

10-28-2019, 04:50 PM #7

The chipset remains identical. You'll likely need splitters or fan hubs for serious airflow, but the Prime plus VRM works if you get enough ventilation.

BajanZak2016
Junior Member

10-28-2019, 11:13 PM

My system uses a Ryzen 2700 on an X570 platform. It's likely the B550 chipset can handle a second-generation Ryzen processor as well.

BajanZak2016

10-28-2019, 11:13 PM #8

My system uses a Ryzen 2700 on an X570 platform. It's likely the B550 chipset can handle a second-generation Ryzen processor as well.

VladaGamer
Member

10-29-2019, 12:45 AM

This claim is incorrect. The B550 supports only Ryzen 3000+ processors. Any previous generations are not officially backed. It doesn't imply older CPUs won't function, but you should check each board's manufacturer list to confirm if pre-3000 support was included. AMD doesn't mandate this feature from makers.

VladaGamer

10-29-2019, 12:45 AM #9