Issue with compatibility between B450 Tomahawk Max and 2700X model

ItsTheSoul
Senior Member

410

08-15-2018, 11:16 PM

The pcpartpicker indicates incompatibility between the Ryzen 7 2700X and the B450 Tomahawk Max motherboard. I verified MSI’s supported CPU list, which doesn’t include it. What bothers me is that MSI lists support for 2700 and 2700X Pro, plus the 2700 model. I’m puzzled since PCPartPicker pulls data from MSI’s site and they might have made an error. If that’s the case, I don’t get why builds for these parts aren’t available. What else could this mean? I was excited about buying this setup too. Where can I locate the correct Ubuntu 16.04 drivers for this board?

ItsTheSoul

08-15-2018, 11:16 PM #1

DerBeste
Junior Member

08-16-2018, 08:01 AM

You might want an X570 motherboard or one with BIOS flashback. It’s unclear why 2700X isn’t showing up on PCPartPicker for you. The 2700 CPU is the model mentioned.

DerBeste

08-16-2018, 08:01 AM #2

You might want an X570 motherboard or one with BIOS flashback. It’s unclear why 2700X isn’t showing up on PCPartPicker for you. The 2700 CPU is the model mentioned.

Nashiko57
Senior Member

485

08-17-2018, 02:58 AM

It really doesn't make sense that the flagship 2nd gen chip would be dropped compared to other low-end options—it seems like a mistake.

Nashiko57

08-17-2018, 02:58 AM #3

It really doesn't make sense that the flagship 2nd gen chip would be dropped compared to other low-end options—it seems like a mistake.

XxgamerxX1677
Member

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08-17-2018, 09:58 AM

The 2700X is now only 189 USD. I was thinking about buying a mobo with the X570 chipset, but I won’t be using many of its features. I’ll keep it in mind. Thanks.

XxgamerxX1677

08-17-2018, 09:58 AM #4

The 2700X is now only 189 USD. I was thinking about buying a mobo with the X570 chipset, but I won’t be using many of its features. I’ll keep it in mind. Thanks.

Pixelspeed139
Junior Member

08-17-2018, 03:41 PM

You're absolutely correct, it seems like there might be an error.

Pixelspeed139

08-17-2018, 03:41 PM #5

You're absolutely correct, it seems like there might be an error.

KlayDog1
Senior Member

685

08-17-2018, 08:13 PM

If it is a mistake then its still strange that no build seems to have that combination of items. loads have the tomahawk + ryzen 2700X... None seem the have the Tomahawk max and 2700X

KlayDog1

08-17-2018, 08:13 PM #6

If it is a mistake then its still strange that no build seems to have that combination of items. loads have the tomahawk + ryzen 2700X... None seem the have the Tomahawk max and 2700X

FrankD0G
Junior Member

08-19-2018, 05:54 AM

I mean, the tomahawk tends to be more affordable compared to the max model. Because the tomahawk supports the 2700x, it would likely be preferred over the max. Those who buy the max probably select it mainly for 3rd generation support, I’m not sure. Would you like me to send them an email?

FrankD0G

08-19-2018, 05:54 AM #7

dominatous
Junior Member

08-22-2018, 03:48 AM

I've emailed them with two questions. They answered the first but avoided the second. I've already sent a message with just one question, but it's Sunday, so I should get a reply tomorrow—assuming they don't evade again.

dominatous

08-22-2018, 03:48 AM #8