Get a motherboard designed for upcoming Ryzen CPUs
Get a motherboard designed for upcoming Ryzen CPUs
I have no idea about the overclocking features of AMD's upcoming fourth-generation CPUs, but I’m focusing on an X570 motherboard. These are typically top-tier boards for AM4 chipsets and would work well with a 3090 Ryzen 9 4900X. I’m planning to install it just a bit, probably not too much. My budget is around $400. I was considering the ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero—it looks good overall—but I’m unsure if it offers solid overclocking potential for a 4th-gen chip. It’s not fast, but I don’t think it’ll make a huge difference. I’m expecting around 32GB of RAM at 3200MHz, though I don’t think that will be a major factor. I’ll keep an eye on the specs and see what I can get. The PSU is expected to be around 850W, which I might upgrade to 1000W if needed.
I chose the tomahawk because it's affordable and offers great overclocking potential.
The Tomahawk offers superior OC support compared to Crosshair Hero VIII.
Crosshair Hero shines when you aim for maximum overclocking with LN2, while the Tomahawk excels for standard overclocking using air or water cooling—offering strong performance at a lower cost.
Why not just wait for the next high end chipset, built for Zen 3?
As you mentioned before, we don't have all the details about their power usage or overclock performance. If you're considering a Zen 3 CPU, it's better to get the board first rather than waiting. The Hero model uses an ASP1405 and 14 IR3555 for the vcore—great if you're into LN2 and heavy overclocking. For someone who isn't a casual user, this setup might not be ideal since it's not designed for everyday use.
AMD and Intel have always pushed forward without pause. Rumors and leaks about the 600-series chipsets started in January. Most of them work backward to some extent, so I’m able to use Summit Ridge with the X470.