Budget motherboard for AM4 and micro form factors.

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Ender_Craft47
Posting Freak

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03-30-2016, 05:25 AM

Looking at the price and features, what do you think about this ASUS Prime B450M-A motherboard? It seems like a solid pick for a budget build. Let me know your thoughts! Thanks, vK

Ender_Craft47

03-30-2016, 05:25 AM #1

Looking at the price and features, what do you think about this ASUS Prime B450M-A motherboard? It seems like a solid pick for a budget build. Let me know your thoughts! Thanks, vK

DingbatPlayzMC
Senior Member

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03-30-2016, 06:32 AM

Yes, you can skip five units for this product.

DingbatPlayzMC

03-30-2016, 06:32 AM #2

Yes, you can skip five units for this product.

bluedragon11
Junior Member

03-31-2016, 11:47 AM

This project isn't suited for me, but I might ask someone for their thoughts. It should work, though curiosity drives me to wonder—what sets these boards apart?

bluedragon11

03-31-2016, 11:47 AM #3

This project isn't suited for me, but I might ask someone for their thoughts. It should work, though curiosity drives me to wonder—what sets these boards apart?

SrLegsini
Member

04-01-2016, 11:56 PM

The power output is slightly improved, and the maximum series features larger BIOS chips. It also offers reliable 3000-series compatibility, making it a solid investment worth about five dollars more.

SrLegsini

04-01-2016, 11:56 PM #4

beth04
Member

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04-02-2016, 12:03 PM

It remains quite poor, but it's important to note that these boards only support a 6-core processor.

beth04

04-02-2016, 12:03 PM #5

It remains quite poor, but it's important to note that these boards only support a 6-core processor.

adam355b
Junior Member

04-02-2016, 11:23 PM

Yes, it means the B450 board is designed to handle up to 3400g from the start.

adam355b

04-02-2016, 11:23 PM #6

Yes, it means the B450 board is designed to handle up to 3400g from the start.

Mottcru2
Junior Member

04-21-2016, 03:37 PM

This setup is perfect for beginners and light gaming, not a performance issue.

Mottcru2

04-21-2016, 03:37 PM #7

This setup is perfect for beginners and light gaming, not a performance issue.

Mr_Fotboll
Member

04-23-2016, 08:34 PM

UEFI must be updated to the newest version, but it should start up using the Zen 2 processor (or the 3xxx series because their APUs remain compatible with Zen).

Mr_Fotboll

04-23-2016, 08:34 PM #8

UEFI must be updated to the newest version, but it should start up using the Zen 2 processor (or the 3xxx series because their APUs remain compatible with Zen).

jpenney7
Member

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04-25-2016, 04:14 PM

It looks like you're comparing two experiences. Going through AMD test CPUs seems a bit easier than dealing with the challenges of AMD test CPUs, right?

jpenney7

04-25-2016, 04:14 PM #9

It looks like you're comparing two experiences. Going through AMD test CPUs seems a bit easier than dealing with the challenges of AMD test CPUs, right?

kritislick
Junior Member

04-25-2016, 09:53 PM

#10

It's actually quite manageable, as it shares a similar VRM design with most of the MSI range, though the heatsink is less efficient. Eight cores would definitely fit without issues.

kritislick

04-25-2016, 09:53 PM #10

It's actually quite manageable, as it shares a similar VRM design with most of the MSI range, though the heatsink is less efficient. Eight cores would definitely fit without issues.

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