Find the ideal motherboard for your i5 8400 Get guidance on selecting the best one available
Find the ideal motherboard for your i5 8400 Get guidance on selecting the best one available
I'm searching for a motherboard that meets these specifications: minimum 2666 MHz RAM, at least 16 GB of RAM, 4 SATA ports and one M.2 2280 or PCIe 3.0 x4 port (preferably one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for the GPU). RGB lighting is optional but I want something solid enough. Thanks to the person who replied, and please ignore any low-quality posts!
Approximately 1000€ and in Germany it's not a standard ATX case, you'll need to choose something else.
The 8400 is no longer a good choice today. Modern 3rd generation Ryzen 3 chips provide better value and future upgrades. Will you keep using your existing case? If yes, which one is it? PCPartPicker offers a detailed list of items. You can find processors like the AMD Ryzen 3 3100 at €102.99 and motherboards such as the MSI B450M PRO-VDH for around €67.68. Memory options include Patriot Viper Steel with 16 GB DDR4-3200, storage drives from Crucial P1 at €54.90, and a high-end graphics card from Asus Radeon RX 5700 at €369.00. The case you’re using is the Cougar MX330-G ATX mid tower for €50.91. Power supplies like the be quiet! System Power 9 600 W are certified ATX and cost €61.49. Prices on PCPartPicker include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts, bringing the total to €766.96. You could easily upgrade to a Ryzen 5 3600 if you have the budget.
I’m mainly interested in some relaxed gaming sessions, unless it’s really tough, then I’ll grab a Corsair Carbide 200r. The case I’m using right now is a pre-built one, but I prefer the name Logic 38 because my old one isn’t dustproof and I don’t want to deal with dust and grime every time I open it.
Sure! For your Ryzen build, the MSI B450 Tomahawk Max is a solid choice. If you're looking for a good upgrade, consider pairing it with an M.2 NVMe SSD for faster performance. Let me know if you need more details!
The 3100 or 3600 offer superior options compared to the 8400. For a confident upgrade to the 5000 series Ryzen right away, consider A520 or B550. https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/7gxb...b550-a-pro At this board, gaming performance matches the Tomahawk, though the 200R design is quite tight (and somewhat unappealing). Think about these alternatives: PCPartPicker lists the B550-A PRO ATX as a solid choice. The Tomahawk remains strong for gaming, while the 200R isn’t ideal. For storage, the Patriot Viper Steel provides 16 GB DDR4-3200 memory at €59.99. RAM, case, power supply, and graphics are also covered in the detailed list.
Don't worry about the closed-off design unless it resembles a stick, then perhaps consider it.