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Learn key details about your motherboard to better grasp its functions and compatibility.

Learn key details about your motherboard to better grasp its functions and compatibility.

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coyote888
Posting Freak
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11-13-2022, 02:36 PM
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You're considering upgrading your Ryzen 3400G to a newer CPU like the 5700X or 5900X. The ASUS Prime B450M-A only supports CPUs with up to 8 cores according to the manual, but some sources mention support for up to 5950X. This discrepancy could be due to different testing environments or variations in chip models. For your motherboard, the PCIe slot is limited to X8 mode, which means it won't support X16. This might explain why your older RX570 struggled. If you install a regular CPU, you should notice a performance improvement from the GPU. It's worth checking the latest compatibility details before making a decision.
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coyote888
11-13-2022, 02:36 PM #1

You're considering upgrading your Ryzen 3400G to a newer CPU like the 5700X or 5900X. The ASUS Prime B450M-A only supports CPUs with up to 8 cores according to the manual, but some sources mention support for up to 5950X. This discrepancy could be due to different testing environments or variations in chip models. For your motherboard, the PCIe slot is limited to X8 mode, which means it won't support X16. This might explain why your older RX570 struggled. If you install a regular CPU, you should notice a performance improvement from the GPU. It's worth checking the latest compatibility details before making a decision.

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Mihnea_X
Member
63
11-24-2022, 01:09 PM
#2
Your motherboard struggles with more than 8 cores even at normal power settings because of its weak VRMs. Running an 8-core CPU there would be risky. The 5700X could work at stock speeds for short tasks, but not reliably with the 5900X or 5950X. Edited May 5, 2022 by Levent
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Mihnea_X
11-24-2022, 01:09 PM #2

Your motherboard struggles with more than 8 cores even at normal power settings because of its weak VRMs. Running an 8-core CPU there would be risky. The 5700X could work at stock speeds for short tasks, but not reliably with the 5900X or 5950X. Edited May 5, 2022 by Levent

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Maliwan99
Senior Member
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11-24-2022, 08:40 PM
#3
You're confident this setup can handle a lot of power, but I'm curious how it really performs under load.
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Maliwan99
11-24-2022, 08:40 PM #3

You're confident this setup can handle a lot of power, but I'm curious how it really performs under load.

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Ketthe
Junior Member
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12-02-2022, 07:02 AM
#4
The issue is that the motherboard is really poor and can't handle high-power CPUs. It's unclear if a 5700X is worth it; a 5600 would be a better choice. Upgrading to a B550 would be much more reliable.
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Ketthe
12-02-2022, 07:02 AM #4

The issue is that the motherboard is really poor and can't handle high-power CPUs. It's unclear if a 5700X is worth it; a 5600 would be a better choice. Upgrading to a B550 would be much more reliable.

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superschut
Member
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12-03-2022, 11:27 PM
#5
I need to replace a few components on my PC—PSU, CPU, and GPU. The motherboard might cause some issues. The 5600X supports up to 5600 MHz, which is higher than the 3400G benchmark. Compared to that, it’s a significant improvement.
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superschut
12-03-2022, 11:27 PM #5

I need to replace a few components on my PC—PSU, CPU, and GPU. The motherboard might cause some issues. The 5600X supports up to 5600 MHz, which is higher than the 3400G benchmark. Compared to that, it’s a significant improvement.

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_WMG_
Junior Member
44
12-04-2022, 12:18 AM
#6
The 5600x chip is the most efficient option for this board, offering a major improvement over the 3400g version.
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_WMG_
12-04-2022, 12:18 AM #6

The 5600x chip is the most efficient option for this board, offering a major improvement over the 3400g version.

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SuperTigresss
Posting Freak
768
12-05-2022, 09:19 AM
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This update will bring a clear boost, IPC performance is significantly enhanced and you'll gain an additional two processing units.
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SuperTigresss
12-05-2022, 09:19 AM #7

This update will bring a clear boost, IPC performance is significantly enhanced and you'll gain an additional two processing units.