Looking for motherboard suggestions?

MCMaster2731
Junior Member

09-15-2020, 11:17 AM

Hello! I’m looking for a budget B550 ATX motherboard under $150 that works with Wi-Fi and supports Ryzen 5000 series chips. Since I don’t have Ryzen 3000s, I need a board that can flash BIOS without the CPU. Let me know if you want some suggestions! Updated Jan 21, 2023 by BlazeGaming

MCMaster2731

09-15-2020, 11:17 AM #1

radpool97
Member

09-16-2020, 03:55 PM

This Gigabyte board appears to match your needs perfectly. Although it isn’t a full ATX model, it includes built-in WiFi and should work with Ryzen 5000 chips right away. If not, a straightforward BIOS upgrade can resolve the issue.

radpool97

09-16-2020, 03:55 PM #2

RorouniKenra
Junior Member

10-01-2020, 01:08 AM

Check if it includes a bios flashback feature. If not, it won't be suitable since you don't have a 3000 series processor.

RorouniKenra

10-01-2020, 01:08 AM #3

Check if it includes a bios flashback feature. If not, it won't be suitable since you don't have a 3000 series processor.

10th_Doctor_
Posting Freak

768

10-01-2020, 02:01 AM

Pickings are quite limited at this cost, just to be clear. This is the sole motherboard I located with flashback under $150, though it lacks Wi-Fi. Honestly, you'd be better off opting for a PCIe Wi-Fi card or an M.2 Wi-Fi module.

10th_Doctor_

10-01-2020, 02:01 AM #4

Copticrain
Junior Member

10-01-2020, 07:30 AM

Thanks.

Copticrain

10-01-2020, 07:30 AM #5

Thanks.