Mobo suggested for R5 3600
Mobo suggested for R5 3600
You might consider the ASROC steel legned, the B450-F i, or the MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC.
B450F is the most expensive option, but the updated TUF model offers better value. Do you require an AC Wi-Fi connection?
Occasionally I think Intel is better. I can usually get a decent GPU for around 150 and a good CPU for 188. For AMD, the 3600 is about 260, and most good GPUs are around 200 or higher. I really wish AMD CPUs and AM4 boards become cheaper.
asus is recognized for being expensive the carbon wifi ac is merely an average mobo attached with wifi, nothing unique.
In Canada the B450-plus and B450-F gaming 2 cost the same, which means I’m getting a better deal by choosing the B450-plus.
Move away from the old Tuf model and concentrate on the new Tuf PRO S, which came out after the B550 launch.
For ASRock B450M PRO4, top RAM bundles come in 2x8GB or 2x16GB configurations. Aim for dual-rank slots, but note that slot 3 may support only up to 2933 or 3066 based on the chip type.