CPU, board, RAM together form a powerful combo!
CPU, board, RAM together form a powerful combo!
Hello! I'm planning to assemble my second gaming PC using a Ryzen 5600X. I think I'll stick with the older generation since it's more affordable and I mainly play COD MW II, Overwatch II, and F1 2022. The main concerns are the motherboard and RAM. I'm considering Kingston DDR4 FURY Beast RGB 2x8GB at 3600MHz, an ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PLUS or an Asus ROG STRIX B550-A for gamers (about €10 more). I can get this setup for around 422€ right now. Appreciate your assistance!
This offer isn’t great because you can find a more affordable bundle by purchasing items individually. You could also save even more by acquiring a used model like the B3/450 or X3/470 from your local market—pricing under 60€ still gives solid options such as the B450 Pro4. Now you’re getting a significantly better deal, and you can upgrade to a 5700x over 5600 while staying cheaper than that subpar offer. (Also, the B550-A gaming is average; it’s not much better than the A Pro and falls short against the B550 Aorus Pro V2/AC in terms of features and connectivity.) Regarding latency, it has minimal effect on RAM speed, so you’re likely getting a better price unless you need a high-end chip like 3200MHz CL14. If you want faster RAM, consider a dedicated 3600CL16 or higher, but beware of lower-quality options. What country and budget are you considering?
Simple solution! The prices differ since you selected separate models. Here are the details:
- Asus TUF GAMING B550-PLUS: 134€
- Asus ROG STRIX B550-A: 149€
- Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE V2: 149€
- Kingston DDR4 FURY Beast RGB 2x8GB: 83€
- Kingston FURY 16 GB DDR4-3600 CL16: 93€
- G.Skill DDR4 Ripjaws-V 2x8GB: 87€
- Monitor for 1440p gaming: included in total 1500€
You're focusing on the best price too. A 1500 budget works for Intel, but if you're after a 5700x+ used B450 setup under $12.6M, it's worth considering a more expensive combo.