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Ninjas_R_OP
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08-11-2020, 07:24 AM

I'm considering the ASUS ROG Strix B550F for $178 USD. It's my first time with a Strix product, though they're considered premium. The listing shows it matches my setup—5600X, 2x8GB Trident Z RGB 3600MHz CL18. Is it a solid choice?

Ninjas_R_OP

08-11-2020, 07:24 AM #1

Hearth_PvP_God
Member

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08-11-2020, 01:15 PM

They offer the best value overall. Unless you want to push them to higher speeds, I’d recommend the MSI B550-A Pro instead.

Hearth_PvP_God

08-11-2020, 01:15 PM #2

They offer the best value overall. Unless you want to push them to higher speeds, I’d recommend the MSI B550-A Pro instead.

_EVIX_
Member

08-18-2020, 05:53 AM

It might be worth pushing the performance further based on cooling efficiency, and since I plan to use it for several years, durability is key—likely 4 to 5 years minimum.

_EVIX_

08-18-2020, 05:53 AM #3

It might be worth pushing the performance further based on cooling efficiency, and since I plan to use it for several years, durability is key—likely 4 to 5 years minimum.

ItsVixi
Junior Member

08-19-2020, 09:23 PM

You don't need to worry about chipset durability (the motherboard is already old), aren't running a Ryzen 7 or 9, and you're okay with PCIe 3.0. B450 boards still work just fine.

ItsVixi

08-19-2020, 09:23 PM #4

You don't need to worry about chipset durability (the motherboard is already old), aren't running a Ryzen 7 or 9, and you're okay with PCIe 3.0. B450 boards still work just fine.

SinixYT
Member

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08-19-2020, 10:36 PM

However, this implies OP must either possess a 3000 series chip or lower, submit an AMD boot kit application, locate a board featuring a CPU-less BIOS flash capability, or visit a physical store in hopes of having BIOS flashing available. It seems not worth the effort.

SinixYT

08-19-2020, 10:36 PM #5

Gumbo18
Member

09-10-2020, 02:36 AM

The MB is too much for this CPU and the cost isn't fair. Check the link for price details or the best offer.

Gumbo18

09-10-2020, 02:36 AM #6

The MB is too much for this CPU and the cost isn't fair. Check the link for price details or the best offer.

VitoSEXY
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09-10-2020, 10:24 PM

typical motherboards lack CPU-free BIOS, which isn't a major issue except for very old models. He's also using it with a 5600 series processor.

VitoSEXY

09-10-2020, 10:24 PM #7

typical motherboards lack CPU-free BIOS, which isn't a major issue except for very old models. He's also using it with a 5600 series processor.