Key suggestions for improvement
Key suggestions for improvement
To stay with your existing motherboard, consider a used i7-6700/7700(K) if you can locate one at a low cost. If that's not feasible, opt for AMD's Ryzen 3600, which provides excellent value with a solid B450 board—great for saving money or pairing with a decent X570 like the ASUS TUF X570-Plus. This choice also gives you more flexibility for future upgrades.
ASUS TUF X570 Plus is an affordable board under $200 capable of supporting a 3950x16-core CPU. It works with Ryzen 2000 and 3000 series chips.
Sorry, I just can't pass by without dropping this guide here By GA H270N do you mean GA-H270N-WIFI, a mini-ITX board? If so, it should be OK with something like i5-9400F or an i7-8700 non-K. The memory will clock up to 2666 MHz, too. Otherwise, Zen 2 is a solid option.
I have the mini ITX board. I might just switch to AMD after being on the other side for a while.
Flash the BIOS only when using a B450 board, since many lack the newest BIOS to handle 3rd gen Ryzen from the start.