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I’m looking for a motherboard that fits your needs. It should work with LGA 1151 or AMD, support 3000MHz RAM without overclocking, have at least two M.2 slots, and include modern ports like USB 3.0. You mentioned a budget around $350 AUD or $241 USD, and you don’t need an extra 8-pin CPU connector—something like EPS 12V would be ideal.
Do you have a CPU or are you looking for CPU, RAM, and motherboard options priced at 241 USD?
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The Ryzen 3600 is currently seen as a top choice among buyers. I prefer the 3600x over the 3600 atm mainly because it includes a functional CPU cooler. Prices change, but if adding a cooler makes a 3600 more affordable than a 3600x, there’s no need to opt for the latter. The typical motherboard for the 3600 is the B450 chipset board, which now has an updated BIOS enabling Ryzen 2 CPUs to operate without further updates. Changing a B450 board that lacks the CPU update requires updating first, and the process can be quite challenging depending on the specific board. The B450 offers some constraints compared to the x470 or x570—like supporting only PCIe 3.0 and allowing just one video card plus one NVMe M.2 card without major performance drops. If those restrictions don’t matter to you, buying an x470 or x570 isn’t strongly advisable.
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A bit above average, this review focuses on RAM rather than a specific model. It’s the same RAM I’m discussing, but it currently has a higher price due to limited availability.
You can find details at the link provided. The Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB kit is available with speeds over 2800 and dual-channel performance—no need for multiple sticks, just two 4GB or two 8GB units. It’s a solid option if you’re looking for a fast setup.
If you’re considering a new CPU and are okay with waiting a few days or a week for shipping, you can find comparable options for around the same price as the $2600 model on sites like eBay—just ensure you buy from a reliable seller.
The video is helpful, but I’d steer clear of the A320 boards he mentions. At least with an ASRock B450M, you can run a 12-core stock and even overclock to eight cores. The A320s generally don’t support any upgrades beyond six cores, though they might reach an 8-core maximum in the future. Often, pushing them too hard isn’t recommended.
Boggy77’s setup seems like the best choice to aim for.