High-performance B550 motherboard supporting 3300MHz RAM

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aaron1506
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07-15-2020, 12:33 PM

Looking to assemble a PC for gaming? Here are some solid b550 options—micro or ATX—that offer better value without breaking the bank. Hope this helps!

aaron1506

07-15-2020, 12:33 PM #1

Looking to assemble a PC for gaming? Here are some solid b550 options—micro or ATX—that offer better value without breaking the bank. Hope this helps!

HellNether
Senior Member

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07-15-2020, 08:37 PM

B450 and B550 are not affordable options.

HellNether

07-15-2020, 08:37 PM #2

B450 and B550 are not affordable options.

DriveIn
Senior Member

739

07-17-2020, 08:14 AM

Choose the B450 model instead.

DriveIn

07-17-2020, 08:14 AM #3

Choose the B450 model instead.

DapperEnderman
Member

07-23-2020, 10:45 AM

Probably okay if you don’t require an older chip to refresh the BIOS. Searching for options priced at 110 or less.

DapperEnderman

07-23-2020, 10:45 AM #4

Probably okay if you don’t require an older chip to refresh the BIOS. Searching for options priced at 110 or less.

Mispisek
Member

177

07-28-2020, 10:53 PM

B450 MAX motherboards from MSI are excellent options, especially those with a VRM heat sink for strong performance.

Mispisek

07-28-2020, 10:53 PM #5

B450 MAX motherboards from MSI are excellent options, especially those with a VRM heat sink for strong performance.

FluffyWaffle_
Junior Member

07-29-2020, 09:33 PM

Consider alternative options too. Keep an eye out, but it seems you might be focusing on just one item.

FluffyWaffle_

07-29-2020, 09:33 PM #6

Consider alternative options too. Keep an eye out, but it seems you might be focusing on just one item.

mccoop03
Posting Freak

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07-29-2020, 10:27 PM

If you purchase a motherboard in person, look for the "Ryzen 3000 series ready" label on the packaging to confirm the BIOS is current for your CPU. Most stores carry expensive boards, so it's wise to check local availability. Gigabyte offers affordable options like the B450M dsh3 or B450M-S2H. ASRock has models such as the B450M Pro4, Pro4-F, and B450M/AC, all featuring adequate heat sinks for your CPU. The DS3H model also performs well with an 8-core processor.

mccoop03

07-29-2020, 10:27 PM #7

Dul159
Junior Member

07-30-2020, 12:58 AM

Thanks, if the 3300 model wasn’t working, I was thinking about going for the 3600 because it’s only a few dollars more now. But I’m limited to using Best Buy right now.

Dul159

07-30-2020, 12:58 AM #8

Thanks, if the 3300 model wasn’t working, I was thinking about going for the 3600 because it’s only a few dollars more now. But I’m limited to using Best Buy right now.

tim_ki
Member

196

08-05-2020, 11:13 AM

The 3600 is hardly a bad CPU, so you wouldn't really be taking much of a blow spending that extra money. There's also the 3100, to save an additional $20.

tim_ki

08-05-2020, 11:13 AM #9

The 3600 is hardly a bad CPU, so you wouldn't really be taking much of a blow spending that extra money. There's also the 3100, to save an additional $20.

entech
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08-06-2020, 08:17 AM

#10

Yea I figured as much. But that’s pc building, spending an extra here and there and boom you spent 200 more then you wanted haha. She plays mainly esports games and some mmos. Nothing triple a really.

entech

08-06-2020, 08:17 AM #10

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