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Check if the MSI B450 Gaming Plus Max supports 3900X.

Check if the MSI B450 Gaming Plus Max supports 3900X.

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Herobrine8499
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01-29-2019, 08:02 PM
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I considered purchasing an MSI B450 gaming plus Max with a 3900X and an AMD stock cooler. Would the performance drop significantly due to the motherboard? Is it really essential to opt for a more expensive X570? I'm not aiming for small improvements, but a major performance decline. Should I invest in an aftermarket cooler? Since the performance drop could be substantial, maybe a 3700X would be better—just 65W TDP and less demanding on the CPU.
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01-29-2019, 08:02 PM #1

I considered purchasing an MSI B450 gaming plus Max with a 3900X and an AMD stock cooler. Would the performance drop significantly due to the motherboard? Is it really essential to opt for a more expensive X570? I'm not aiming for small improvements, but a major performance decline. Should I invest in an aftermarket cooler? Since the performance drop could be substantial, maybe a 3700X would be better—just 65W TDP and less demanding on the CPU.

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02-08-2019, 07:03 PM
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The motherboard shouldn't cause issues. A processor isn't "too powerful" for the board. Instead of buying a basic X570, consider a better cooler to prevent overheating. The 3900x is quite capable and shouldn't throttle under load.
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02-08-2019, 07:03 PM #2

The motherboard shouldn't cause issues. A processor isn't "too powerful" for the board. Instead of buying a basic X570, consider a better cooler to prevent overheating. The 3900x is quite capable and shouldn't throttle under load.

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02-16-2019, 03:46 AM
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The 3900x should work fine at stock on the B450. You won’t be able to push it beyond its limits. I’d opt for a budget dual cooler, such as a Gelid Phantom or an Arctic Freezer 34 duo. If you plan to move up to the 4000 series later, consider buying an X570 now—it won’t fit with the B450.
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02-16-2019, 03:46 AM #3

The 3900x should work fine at stock on the B450. You won’t be able to push it beyond its limits. I’d opt for a budget dual cooler, such as a Gelid Phantom or an Arctic Freezer 34 duo. If you plan to move up to the 4000 series later, consider buying an X570 now—it won’t fit with the B450.

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