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BooperDoope
Member
79
03-30-2020, 04:30 PM
#1
PCIe 4 compatibility isn't necessary for your setup. You can use a board like the A520, which offers similar power delivery to the B550 but is more affordable and suitable for your needs since you're new to overclocking.
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BooperDoope
03-30-2020, 04:30 PM #1

PCIe 4 compatibility isn't necessary for your setup. You can use a board like the A520, which offers similar power delivery to the B550 but is more affordable and suitable for your needs since you're new to overclocking.

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nachoboi123
Junior Member
10
04-11-2020, 04:47 AM
#2
PCIe gen 4 isn't essential unless you're after high-speed storage. You probably won't feel any change compared to gen 3. I wouldn't choose an A520 board. You'd save roughly $30 to $40 by skipping the B550, and those missing features aren't worth that much.
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nachoboi123
04-11-2020, 04:47 AM #2

PCIe gen 4 isn't essential unless you're after high-speed storage. You probably won't feel any change compared to gen 3. I wouldn't choose an A520 board. You'd save roughly $30 to $40 by skipping the B550, and those missing features aren't worth that much.

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fiona12
Member
139
04-11-2020, 11:13 AM
#3
You're all set.
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fiona12
04-11-2020, 11:13 AM #3

You're all set.

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Flashice
Member
172
04-12-2020, 08:53 PM
#4
Noted, I’m on a tighter budget than most. The savings of $30 to $40 can also be used for the GPU.
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Flashice
04-12-2020, 08:53 PM #4

Noted, I’m on a tighter budget than most. The savings of $30 to $40 can also be used for the GPU.

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mp2002
Junior Member
36
04-18-2020, 10:32 AM
#5
What processor are you installing?
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mp2002
04-18-2020, 10:32 AM #5

What processor are you installing?

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TdmFan92
Senior Member
602
04-18-2020, 11:38 AM
#6
Considering a used Ryzen 5 3rd gen, unsure between 3400 and 3600 MHz.
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TdmFan92
04-18-2020, 11:38 AM #6

Considering a used Ryzen 5 3rd gen, unsure between 3400 and 3600 MHz.

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DurpVolts
Member
173
04-19-2020, 11:38 AM
#7
Opt for the B450 board instead of the A520. They tend to cost about the same as the A520. Also, choose the 3600 model rather than the 3400. The additional two cores can be really helpful at times.
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DurpVolts
04-19-2020, 11:38 AM #7

Opt for the B450 board instead of the A520. They tend to cost about the same as the A520. Also, choose the 3600 model rather than the 3400. The additional two cores can be really helpful at times.

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RasierShampoo
Member
216
04-22-2020, 12:25 AM
#8
Thank you! I'll look into the prices online soon.
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RasierShampoo
04-22-2020, 12:25 AM #8

Thank you! I'll look into the prices online soon.

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RG48
Posting Freak
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04-23-2020, 12:59 AM
#9
Additionally, the 3400G employs second-generation CPU cores, meaning it has fewer cores and reduced IPC as well.
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RG48
04-23-2020, 12:59 AM #9

Additionally, the 3400G employs second-generation CPU cores, meaning it has fewer cores and reduced IPC as well.