Compare your needs and pick the best motherboard accordingly.

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11-17-2025, 10:35 PM

Hello, you're thinking about assembling a new PC. I reviewed several motherboard options but am unsure which one to pick.

First choice: Asrock A520M-HDV
Second choice: Asrock A520M-HVS
Third choice: ASROCK B450M-HDV R4.0

I selected these models mainly because they're affordable, and I'm limited on budget for the motherboard itself.

maxime86350

11-17-2025, 10:35 PM #1

Killamerc
Junior Member

11-18-2025, 06:59 AM

I believe the B450 offers superior performance. The A-series boards seem to be inferior in comparison.

Killamerc

11-18-2025, 06:59 AM #2

I believe the B450 offers superior performance. The A-series boards seem to be inferior in comparison.

Brek_
Member

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11-21-2025, 05:35 PM

Bad Bad and some old questions about the budget and other details. The ASRock model probably won’t include a Ryzen 5000 capable BIOS.

Brek_

11-21-2025, 05:35 PM #3

Bad Bad and some old questions about the budget and other details. The ASRock model probably won’t include a Ryzen 5000 capable BIOS.

Designx
Member

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11-22-2025, 02:06 AM

Budget includes 70 euros for a Ryzen 5 4500 with 16 GB RAM, either ADATA or silicon power PSU with deepcool PF500 RX 580 (used). BIOS updates are fine for me. I’ll pick up a CPU from a friend.

Designx

11-22-2025, 02:06 AM #4

Budget includes 70 euros for a Ryzen 5 4500 with 16 GB RAM, either ADATA or silicon power PSU with deepcool PF500 RX 580 (used). BIOS updates are fine for me. I’ll pick up a CPU from a friend.

Ravved
Junior Member

12-01-2025, 07:41 PM

take your time, wait a week or two, try saving a bit more and pick a better board... I agree with other comments—some of these sites aren’t just inexpensive, they’re also not very friendly.

Ravved

12-01-2025, 07:41 PM #5

take your time, wait a week or two, try saving a bit more and pick a better board... I agree with other comments—some of these sites aren’t just inexpensive, they’re also not very friendly.

AWSOMO3000
Member

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12-01-2025, 08:02 PM

I partially concur there. I own a B450 and a Ryzen 5600. If possible, try to set aside some extra money for around a 550. I only use my B450 because I purchased it a long time ago.

AWSOMO3000

12-01-2025, 08:02 PM #6

I partially concur there. I own a B450 and a Ryzen 5600. If possible, try to set aside some extra money for around a 550. I only use my B450 because I purchased it a long time ago.

master_scope
Posting Freak

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12-06-2025, 12:25 AM

Deepcool PF can harm components severely because of poor manufacturing quality, so use it only if necessary. At around 70 euros, a B550 should be accessible or an MSI B450 mortar might work instead.

master_scope

12-06-2025, 12:25 AM #7

Deepcool PF can harm components severely because of poor manufacturing quality, so use it only if necessary. At around 70 euros, a B550 should be accessible or an MSI B450 mortar might work instead.

Aragone
Member

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12-11-2025, 02:25 AM

Looking for a PSU around 40 USD? It seems prices for parts like CPUs, motherboards, and RAM can be higher in your area compared to buying new. Unknown why that happens.

Aragone

12-11-2025, 02:25 AM #8

Looking for a PSU around 40 USD? It seems prices for parts like CPUs, motherboards, and RAM can be higher in your area compared to buying new. Unknown why that happens.