Consider your needs and budget to pick the right CPU.
Consider your needs and budget to pick the right CPU.
They're really trying too hard about the exact motherboard details, as it might not have the top VRM options. He mentioned an X470, which seems like a solid choice. The clear choice from the start was probably the 5600X. It offers great performance and good value if you can find it on sale or in used markets. OP, grab the 5600X.
Firstly, there are some completely garbage tier X470 boards that can't handle 8 core CPUs. The OP is looking for a deal, and it's helpful to know how far the board can actually go to know if CPUs like the 2700(X) or 3800X are on the table or not. Secondly, I wouldn't call the 5600X a "budget" CPU, but it does happen to be on sale on Amazon UK for £230, which is probably a fair price. If it was the normal price of £280, though, I wouldn't recommend it.
Check the official website of the X470 board manufacturer or reputable tech forums for details on compatibility with 8-core CPUs.
There are specific forums mentioned that focus on components with a TDP limit of up to 95W. These include models like the Tier E 75A, Asus X470 TUF Plus Biostar, and others listed. The guidelines emphasize providing full details about each build. It seems the discussion likely centers around finding suitable parts for such constraints.