MSI B450M PRO-VDH works well with Ryzen 5 5600X.
MSI B450M PRO-VDH works well with Ryzen 5 5600X.
Hello. Reports indicate that future support for the new AMD processors using the B450 chipset will be available. This raises the question: can the "MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX" accommodate the latest Ryzen 5 5600X? Will the motherboard’s power configuration suffice for this chip without overclocking? The decision hinges between the Ryzen 5 3600 and the Ryzen 5 5600X.
Yes, this motherboard should handle the 5600x and other processors in the line. The VRM performs adequately for 8 to 12 core chips, provided you don’t push it overclocked. The 16 core models will also function, though I wouldn’t suggest it without extra VRM cooling. Visit the site to check for available BIOS updates—there might already be a beta version for the 5600x. Make sure to look for BIOS Flashback capability, which lets you upgrade the BIOS without a CPU installed. If the motherboard lacks this feature, consider using an older compatible processor to apply the desired BIOS update.
Currently, my motherboard runs a Ryzen 3 1200 AF Pinnacle Ridge 12nm with Deepcool GAMMAXX 300. It seems this board doesn’t support the BIOS Flashback feature. I reviewed the official website updates and found the relevant information (image attached).
The documentation doesn’t mention discontinuing support for the 1200AF model when updating. You can simply extract the installation to a USB drive, enter BIOS and select the update option. There’s no requirement for a BIOS flashback. If you prefer, you can proceed using the simpler method described in the manual, but upgrading to a new CPU would be unnecessary.