Model B450 or B550

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xkvack6000
Junior Member

10-05-2020, 07:19 AM

I'm considering an upgrade and need help choosing the right motherboard. I'm planning to use an AMD Ryzen 3600 and have several options to compare. The prices and performance of these boards are what I'm evaluating.

xkvack6000

10-05-2020, 07:19 AM #1

SkyCrowzK
Member

189

10-05-2020, 07:45 AM

This model is likely the top choice.

SkyCrowzK

10-05-2020, 07:45 AM #2

This model is likely the top choice.

DerpUniverse
Member

203

10-06-2020, 10:35 AM

The B550s offer reasonable value with space for future upgrades. You’ll likely find cheaper B550 boards if you search carefully.

DerpUniverse

10-06-2020, 10:35 AM #3

The B550s offer reasonable value with space for future upgrades. You’ll likely find cheaper B550 boards if you search carefully.

Commando__
Senior Member

744

10-06-2020, 04:13 PM

the strix f is a subpart; if you can afford b550, definitely consider it. for b550, the aorus pro, strix f, tomahawk, mortar, a pro, vdh (essentially a b450 tomahawk with the newer chipset) are all solid choices. for b450, tomahawk, mortar max/max, a pro max (non m), pro 4, pro vdh max are all reasonable options. the tuf offers slightly better vrm, but the a pro has some nice features—it will more than suffice if you can afford it.

Commando__

10-06-2020, 04:13 PM #4

gurkenheld2002
Junior Member

10-06-2020, 11:05 PM

B550 TuF stands out for its superior VRM performance and BIOS features.

gurkenheld2002

10-06-2020, 11:05 PM #5

B550 TuF stands out for its superior VRM performance and BIOS features.

Jordan2004HD
Junior Member

10-12-2020, 04:02 PM

The B450 models are overly costly relative to their value.

Jordan2004HD

10-12-2020, 04:02 PM #6

The B450 models are overly costly relative to their value.

xFqtal_
Senior Member

670

10-13-2020, 01:12 PM

I question if PCIe 4.0 components will arrive anytime soon until the B450F motherboard becomes reliable. This solid board offers plenty of useful connections.

xFqtal_

10-13-2020, 01:12 PM #7

I question if PCIe 4.0 components will arrive anytime soon until the B450F motherboard becomes reliable. This solid board offers plenty of useful connections.

StyleTrick
Senior Member

744

10-30-2020, 12:58 PM

I believe the Gigabyte B550 could be a cost-effective option here...

StyleTrick

10-30-2020, 12:58 PM #8

I believe the Gigabyte B550 could be a cost-effective option here...

IfSo
Junior Member

10-30-2020, 08:14 PM

It's a costly board paired with weak VRMs, plus the Asus design and RGB lighting.

IfSo

10-30-2020, 08:14 PM #9

It's a costly board paired with weak VRMs, plus the Asus design and RGB lighting.

mushroombomber
Member

11-07-2020, 10:23 AM

#10

No, second generation Ryzen processors are not compatible with the B550 socket.

mushroombomber

11-07-2020, 10:23 AM #10

No, second generation Ryzen processors are not compatible with the B550 socket.

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