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Allpaca
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04-06-2019, 07:33 AM

You have an ASUS A88XM-E board with an A10-7850K, GT1030, and 8GB DDR3-1600 RAM. You're considering swapping it for a Ryzen 5 3600 XT but need a compatible motherboard that can handle all your specs. Your power supply is unclear, and you don’t want to open the case. Look for a board supporting at least 8GB DDR3 memory, a Ryzen 5 3600 XT CPU, and a compatible GPU. Make sure it has 4-pin PWM fan connectors and check your current PSU’s capacity before purchasing.

Allpaca

04-06-2019, 07:33 AM #1

pyrote
Senior Member

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04-06-2019, 04:07 PM

All Ryzen boards are built with DDR4 memory, so you won’t be able to reuse DDR3 components. Who issued the warranty? This processor is already seven years old—no coverage remains.

pyrote

04-06-2019, 04:07 PM #2

All Ryzen boards are built with DDR4 memory, so you won’t be able to reuse DDR3 components. Who issued the warranty? This processor is already seven years old—no coverage remains.

Branny2007
Junior Member

04-06-2019, 05:14 PM

There are numerous reviews comparing motherboard options, such as the Gigabyte B550 Aorus Pro, which is a solid high-end pick. However, based on your initial focus... it seems you're likely evaluating the more affordable B450 models.

Branny2007

04-06-2019, 05:14 PM #3

TheSimple
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04-06-2019, 06:41 PM

I'll make sure to look closely, especially at the video.

TheSimple

04-06-2019, 06:41 PM #4

I'll make sure to look closely, especially at the video.