B450 motherboard compatible with various components and configurations.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop B450 motherboard compatible with various components and configurations.

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RafikiBoy
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12-07-2018, 10:53 PM

#11

R5 uses about 3600 seconds of power draw, which means you shouldn't run into problems unless you don't perform major overclocking. Adding an air cooler significantly improves VRM temperature management.

RafikiBoy

12-07-2018, 10:53 PM #11

HDellrON
Senior Member

257

12-08-2018, 05:22 AM

#12

Consider an aftermarket cooler or opt for improved thermal paste based on your needs.

HDellrON

12-08-2018, 05:22 AM #12

Consider an aftermarket cooler or opt for improved thermal paste based on your needs.

IPuckFenguins
Senior Member

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12-17-2018, 02:27 PM

#13

You could opt for the standard version, but aftermarket options like the Arctic Freezer 34 from esports aren’t a bad choice.

IPuckFenguins

12-17-2018, 02:27 PM #13

You could opt for the standard version, but aftermarket options like the Arctic Freezer 34 from esports aren’t a bad choice.

Mrapplefox13
Member

193

12-17-2018, 04:10 PM

#14

Think about your B450MA model lacking a VRM heatsink; consider adding a direct airflow solution rather than a tower cooler.

Mrapplefox13

12-17-2018, 04:10 PM #14

Think about your B450MA model lacking a VRM heatsink; consider adding a direct airflow solution rather than a tower cooler.

ripa5000
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12-22-2018, 03:58 PM

#15

Thanks for the clarification. With two front intakes and one rear exhaust, it should work well even in an air-conditioned room.

ripa5000

12-22-2018, 03:58 PM #15

Thanks for the clarification. With two front intakes and one rear exhaust, it should work well even in an air-conditioned room.

Bratzoid
Junior Member

12-23-2018, 10:11 PM

#16

Hey Tenma, sorry about taking over this thread. Fingers crossed you find your game soon. Wishing you good luck!

Bratzoid

12-23-2018, 10:11 PM #16

Hey Tenma, sorry about taking over this thread. Fingers crossed you find your game soon. Wishing you good luck!

pinoybusta12
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139

01-08-2019, 10:19 PM

#17

It's fine, just a quick update. The CPU I'll be using is a Ryzen 5 3600. The store I usually go to sold out of ATX motherboards, so the only options left are the B450 i Aorus Pro Wifi for $120 and the x570i Aorus Pro Wifi for $240. Would the B450 fit with the 3600? I noticed a list suggesting the B450 Aorus Pro has better VRM than the ones mentioned earlier. The x570 has eight phases and 70 amps each, while the B450 has four plus two phases and 50 amps. I don't intend to heavily overclock, maybe just a light boost.