For Ryzen 3700X, pair it with an Intel Z690 or Z790 motherboard and DDR4 or DDR5 RAM.
For Ryzen 3700X, pair it with an Intel Z690 or Z790 motherboard and DDR4 or DDR5 RAM.
The Aorus elite offers solid value for its cost, though it's been slightly surpassed by the Asus TUF in recent updates. Both are decent options, so you don't need to worry about choosing between them. The Trident Z neo tends to be more expensive due to its appearance, but investing in extra RAM makes it a strong choice.
ASUS TUF Gaming X570-Plus Mainboard Sockel AM4 (compatible avec Ryzen 3000, ATX, PCIe 4.0, DDR4, USB 3.2, Aura Sync) 215mm
The positive side is that they're marketed as Ryzen compatible, which usually means they fit well with most X570 boards, giving you some confidence about compatibility.
Because the Aorus Elite is more affordable, that’s the choice I’m making.
Is the 32GB G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-3600 DIMM CL16 Dual Kit for 210 fine really expensive? It feels a bit steep after we picked the RAM. I’m ready to upgrade my PC and finally get going—thanks for your help so far!
To reduce expenses you might choose a more affordable alternative with slightly slower performance. Dropping a few gigahertz can help, but these minor tweaks often come with higher costs for the gains they provide. Personally, I’d recommend B-die if you intend to adjust timing yourself, though most reliable B-die sets tend to be pricey or hard to find. Most non-RGB models are cheaper, making it simple to locate a similar set at a lower cost. Another approach is to look for a higher-speed memory with poor timing and then manually lower the RAM speed to 3600 using tools like the Ryzen RAM calculator (search online). I haven’t noticed many discounts in that price range yet.