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Hello everyone, I'm trying to assemble a new PC and have some questions. My CPU choice is the Ryzen 7 3700X. I saw a lot of positive reviews for the 1-msi B450 Gaming Pro Carbon, but many users report BIOS flashback problems and system instability—some experience sudden shutdowns while others can't even boot at all. I'm also curious about the MSI B450 Tomahawk Max. Is it compatible with my Ryzen 7 3700X? What do you think? Lastly, what are your thoughts on the Gigabyte B450 AORUS Pro Wi-Fi card? If I pick the Aorus M2, I'd go for an RTX 2070 Super and an Aorus RTX 2070. I plan to use a Ryzen 7 3700X with the MSI Gaming X Trio PC, which is suited for 50% multitasking and 50% gaming performance—perfect for esports.
Selection of CPU/GPU B450 boards works well with 3700X, likely avoiding issues. Updates may be needed to boot initially. 400-series boards lack native 3rd Gen Ryzen support. Consider a BIOS-enabled board with no CPU installed for better compatibility. Tomahawk is reputed, but cheaper options are often preferable.
Check the AMD board tiers in your list and choose one that supports maximum CPU performance. These rankings focus on VRM quality, with little variation across different options.