Check if your system supports the RAM model Aorus B450m Steel Legend.
Check if your system supports the RAM model Aorus B450m Steel Legend.
Hello, welcome to PC building! I see you're just starting out and have a few questions about the Aorus B450m Steel Legend. You mentioned it supports DDR4 3600 RAM but also says it's compatible with DDR4 3200. That’s a common point of confusion. The product details clearly state support for DDR4 3200 and other speeds, but not specifically 3600. It’s best to stick with the listed speeds unless you have a reason to use higher frequencies. Thanks for asking—don’t worry about sounding too unsure!
a PC from PCPartPicker with a detailed parts list. The build includes a Ryzen 7 2700X processor, an ASRock B450M motherboard, RAM from Patriot Viper, a 1.02 TB NVMe SSD, an Intel 660p drive, a MSI RX 5700 XT graphics card, a cooler case, and a Corsair power supply.
You can ignore memory support for a second-gen CPU, as it doesn't align with the current price point for gaming when third-gen is available. The rest of the project, however... I'd prefer to allocate funds toward an SSD (SATA is sufficient), a graphics card (5700 with 5700XT mod still feasible), and invest more in the board and case.
Focus on affordable upgrades like a Ryzen 5 3600. It offers solid performance without exceeding your budget.