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Need assistance with upgrading your motherboard?

Need assistance with upgrading your motherboard?

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sofus120
Junior Member
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02-12-2022, 05:37 AM
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Hello everyone, I'm planning to upgrade my computer setup. I'm considering the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and an Asus ROG STRIX B650E-F motherboard. I'm interested in finding compatible options, especially those supporting DDR5 and having two NVMe slots.
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sofus120
02-12-2022, 05:37 AM #1

Hello everyone, I'm planning to upgrade my computer setup. I'm considering the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and an Asus ROG STRIX B650E-F motherboard. I'm interested in finding compatible options, especially those supporting DDR5 and having two NVMe slots.

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layezZ_
Junior Member
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02-12-2022, 01:29 PM
#2
The Ryzen 5950X isn't compatible with a B650 motherboard and doesn't support DDR5 RAM. It uses AM4, not AM5 like the B650. Consider the 7950X or 9950X instead.
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layezZ_
02-12-2022, 01:29 PM #2

The Ryzen 5950X isn't compatible with a B650 motherboard and doesn't support DDR5 RAM. It uses AM4, not AM5 like the B650. Consider the 7950X or 9950X instead.

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peterphph
Member
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02-15-2022, 05:50 PM
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We require additional details about its intended application. What functionalities are essential, and which other parts will be integrated? Regarding compatibility, the 5950X isn't supported by DDR5 and won't fit your motherboard since it uses a different socket type—AM4 with pins on the CPU versus AM5 with pins on the board. Is this a typo, or should we suggest AM4 boards instead?
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peterphph
02-15-2022, 05:50 PM #3

We require additional details about its intended application. What functionalities are essential, and which other parts will be integrated? Regarding compatibility, the 5950X isn't supported by DDR5 and won't fit your motherboard since it uses a different socket type—AM4 with pins on the CPU versus AM5 with pins on the board. Is this a typo, or should we suggest AM4 boards instead?