Looking for guidance on choosing a MOBO? Let me know what you need, and I’ll help!
Looking for guidance on choosing a MOBO? Let me know what you need, and I’ll help!
Hey there! You're thinking about swapping your tomahawk Max for something similar, right? I checked out the ASUS ROG Strix B450-F—it looks like a solid pick if you're in the 3600 range. It should fit well with your setup. For the extra storage, a 1TB NVMe drive will definitely get you started, and it should handle your games and launchers without too much hassle. Good luck!
Searching for MSI Mortar offers similar performance with additional connectors on the IO shield. The MSI B450 Gaming Plus Max also provides solid VRM solutions comparable to Tomohawk. The MSI B450-A Pro is slightly less powerful but still excellent for 6 or even 8 core processors, and a 500 GB drive should suffice for the OS and games.
Order another MSI board if available. The MSI B450 A-PRO MAX, MSI B450 Gaming Plus MAX, and MSI B450M Mortar MAX match the Tomahawk in quality. The ASUS one lacks impressive VRMs; it works for the 3600 but falls short if you aim for more cores. For SSD storage, 1TB should suffice for the OS, launchers, and roughly ten games (varies by title). Avoid Samsung SSDs—they're too expensive. A solid P1, Intel 660P, or WD SN550 provide adequate performance for a gaming PC.
The strix B450-F offers solid performance as a motherboard, though the BIOS update isn't assured. For storage, the setup varies—e.g., eSYSTEM needs around 50 GB (possibly too high), while 100 GB should suffice for personal files and games. With 850 GB available, it should cover most needs unless you're targeting the latest triple-A titles that demand up to 300 GB. A typical 1 TB drive works, but for triple-A games, consider upgrading to an SSD or a larger hard drive. Allocate 128 GB for essentials and the boot drive, using the remaining space for caching to boost speed.
The strix B450-F offers solid performance as a motherboard, though the BIOS update isn't assured. For storage, the setup varies—e.g., eSYSTEM needs around 50 GB (possibly too high), while 100 GB should suffice for personal files and games. With 850 GB available, it should cover most needs unless you're targeting the latest triple-A titles that demand up to 300 GB. A typical 1 TB drive works, but for triple-A games, consider upgrading to an SSD or a larger hard drive. Allocate 128 GB for essentials and the boot drive, using the remaining space for caching to boost speed.
I totally skipped over the mortar, but I’ll look into it. If not, I’ll check out the MSI Gaming Pro Max. It’s a bit pricier, but I’m not making any extreme changes. For the SSD, I already have a solid setup ready, and I’ll get it in a few months just to be safe—just need to make sure I can rely on it for a while, especially with the 1TB drive.
I’m planning to look into them now. Just diving in for the 2070s and 3600s gaming scene, keeping things simple with basic setups while I’m ready for beefy VRMs if needed. Perfect, it’ll be limited to a few months until I can get an SSD!
the mortar, gaming plus, a-pro and tomahawk match in voltage ratings. the heatsink varies slightly, but overall performance and power remain consistent. all four motherboards support a 3900x, whereas the asus rog strix has limitations.