Looking to purchase a new motherboard, CPU, and RAM? Let me assist you with finding the right options.
Looking to purchase a new motherboard, CPU, and RAM? Let me assist you with finding the right options.
You can connect the 3600 with a B450 motherboard, such as the MSI B450 Tomahawk MAX or Mortar MAX, which should work with Zen2 immediately. Make sure to install at least DDR4 3200 CL16 RAM.
Ignoring dual/multiple GPU gaming, SLi/CrossFire support seems nearly gone. It relies on developers who won’t invest time with such a limited number of machines featuring dual GPUs. This comes from someone who once ran two GTX Titan and two RX VEGA64 systems—at least one was SLi or CrossFire most of the time (CrossFire mainly).
By the way, I have a second VEGA64 Gaming OC as a backup since I think playing CrossFire now is pointless.
I only recommended x570 for the full features you were aiming for and for overclocking. If you're not doing overclocking, then B450 is sufficient and I think you can achieve some improvements if you ever decide to push it further. Also, after installing Windows make sure to update the BIOS and apply D.O.C.P./XMP for the RAM. Ryzen performs best with high-speed RAM.
Check if a fresh installation is needed and see if the process handles it on its own.
Once your new hardware is set up, perform a fresh Windows installation without linking to the internet until you move it to the desktop. After that, reconnect using Ethernet or Wi-Fi and apply all Windows updates before opening any apps or files. Ensure you have the newest media creation software ready on a USB drive.