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Help with building a Ryzen 8500G system using ASRock B650M-HDV M.2 or B650M Pro RS

Help with building a Ryzen 8500G system using ASRock B650M-HDV M.2 or B650M Pro RS

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TechSoldierEx2
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03-24-2021, 05:08 PM
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ASRock B650M-HDV M.2 or B650M Pro RS. My requirements are clear: no RGB header, no WiFi, no dedicated GPU, 16GB or 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, power supply and fan needed, budget-friendly, simple setup, located in Canada, used for full stack software development without games, running Linux only. What is the total system power usage?
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TechSoldierEx2
03-24-2021, 05:08 PM #1

ASRock B650M-HDV M.2 or B650M Pro RS. My requirements are clear: no RGB header, no WiFi, no dedicated GPU, 16GB or 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, power supply and fan needed, budget-friendly, simple setup, located in Canada, used for full stack software development without games, running Linux only. What is the total system power usage?

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loxgirlfriend
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03-25-2021, 02:06 AM
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What is the total budget cost?
I usually suggest opting for a slightly higher CPU with an 8600G, as the performance from the GPU is significantly better and it has double the units for a much lower price compared to the 8500G.
The recommended RAM speed is around 6400MHz.
I chose the B650 Pro RS because of the BIOS flashback feature, which is crucial for updating the BIOS on the motherboard since B650 chipsets require an update to support the G series 8000.
I selected two 1TB drives as a safety measure and also opted for PCIe Gen 4.0, which is more affordable than Gen 5 but still meets your needs.
The power supply seems a bit too large since adding a GPU or upgrading would require more power at 650W rather than lower wattages like 550 or 450W.
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loxgirlfriend
03-25-2021, 02:06 AM #2

What is the total budget cost?
I usually suggest opting for a slightly higher CPU with an 8600G, as the performance from the GPU is significantly better and it has double the units for a much lower price compared to the 8500G.
The recommended RAM speed is around 6400MHz.
I chose the B650 Pro RS because of the BIOS flashback feature, which is crucial for updating the BIOS on the motherboard since B650 chipsets require an update to support the G series 8000.
I selected two 1TB drives as a safety measure and also opted for PCIe Gen 4.0, which is more affordable than Gen 5 but still meets your needs.
The power supply seems a bit too large since adding a GPU or upgrading would require more power at 650W rather than lower wattages like 550 or 450W.

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jynini
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03-25-2021, 03:27 AM
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Thank you for your idea! Based on my budget, I have selected the most cost-effective components, such as choosing 8500G instead of 8600G, and so on. I don’t intend to upgrade much in the coming years.
I enjoy checking the overall system power usage before deciding on a power supply.
Both motherboards offer ASRock BIOS Flashback and Auto Driver Installer, which you can find here:
https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/B650M-HDVM...cification
https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/B650M Pro RS/index.asp#Specification
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jynini
03-25-2021, 03:27 AM #3

Thank you for your idea! Based on my budget, I have selected the most cost-effective components, such as choosing 8500G instead of 8600G, and so on. I don’t intend to upgrade much in the coming years.
I enjoy checking the overall system power usage before deciding on a power supply.
Both motherboards offer ASRock BIOS Flashback and Auto Driver Installer, which you can find here:
https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/B650M-HDVM...cification
https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/B650M Pro RS/index.asp#Specification

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sammifaller
Junior Member
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03-25-2021, 06:41 AM
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which ever is more affordable
https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/dvbryg
for more drive suggestions, consider this heatsink
https://www.amazon.ca/Heatsink-Alum...-3-spons&spc=1
updated with power supply that should work well. a 550w unit leaves plenty of room since the system will draw around 220w. honestly, it will be cheaper with a PSU, as it does more harm than good. i usually make sure to have about double what i’m drawing because PSUs lose efficiency over time, just like batteries. and the closer you get to the maximum wattage of a PSU, the faster it wears out.
example: my system draws at max 350w. i use a 650w PSU. i don’t expect this PSU to fail after another 4 years. i’ve had it for 3.
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sammifaller
03-25-2021, 06:41 AM #4

which ever is more affordable
https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/dvbryg
for more drive suggestions, consider this heatsink
https://www.amazon.ca/Heatsink-Alum...-3-spons&spc=1
updated with power supply that should work well. a 550w unit leaves plenty of room since the system will draw around 220w. honestly, it will be cheaper with a PSU, as it does more harm than good. i usually make sure to have about double what i’m drawing because PSUs lose efficiency over time, just like batteries. and the closer you get to the maximum wattage of a PSU, the faster it wears out.
example: my system draws at max 350w. i use a 650w PSU. i don’t expect this PSU to fail after another 4 years. i’ve had it for 3.

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Rignes44
Junior Member
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03-25-2021, 01:45 PM
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Determining the overall system power usage for your build involves assessing each component's energy draw and aggregating the results.
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Rignes44
03-25-2021, 01:45 PM #5

Determining the overall system power usage for your build involves assessing each component's energy draw and aggregating the results.

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OFEK1
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03-25-2021, 04:22 PM
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It's impossible to guarantee perfect accuracy with all components, even identical ones. Wattage requirements or part selection estimates may vary. 184 watts adds roughly 40 more for better reliability. I wouldn't recommend using a PSU under 450w (like Seasonic or TheMaltake) unless you're using a smart thermal design. Corsair
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OFEK1
03-25-2021, 04:22 PM #6

It's impossible to guarantee perfect accuracy with all components, even identical ones. Wattage requirements or part selection estimates may vary. 184 watts adds roughly 40 more for better reliability. I wouldn't recommend using a PSU under 450w (like Seasonic or TheMaltake) unless you're using a smart thermal design. Corsair