Low power processor without speed boosts
Low power processor without speed boosts
I tested it for a couple of weeks (I was between Ryzen 9s). It offers great value if you buy it at the manufacturer's price. It provides the right number of cores for gaming, but if you plan to stream, you should upgrade to a R7 5800x. Regardless, make sure to install sufficient RAM and activate XMP (or DOCP if your ASUS board supports it).
I'm really pleased with the results. I faced problems with poor case airflow (the one I bought cheaply) and ended up disliking the Wraith Stealth cooler included. I replaced it with the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO that was already on my old CPU. Since then, everything has worked perfectly.
For that CPU model, a compatible 16GB RAM 3200MHz setup works best on a suitable motherboard with strong overclocking support.
I chose the MSI MPG X570 Gaming Plus because it matched my needs at a reasonable cost. There are excellent B550 options available that might be slightly more affordable if you're concerned about price. There are many solid choices out there. My main suggestion is to read reviews and avoid buying a board with features you won’t use, as it can end up being more expensive than expected. However, I only recommend the X570 or B550 boards.