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No, the AB350 motherboard does not have rebar.

No, the AB350 motherboard does not have rebar.

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12-21-2020, 11:09 AM
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I’m looking for advice on upgrading from your current Asrock AB350 Pro4 setup. You’re considering a new Intel battlezone GPU, but you’re worried about compatibility and the need for rebar. Some people claim it’s possible with older boards since PCIe 3.0, though it seems to be more of a challenge. I’m unsure where to start and want to know if there’s any chance to make this work without replacing the whole system. You’re also thinking about saving money by getting the best out of your existing hardware before deciding to buy a new motherboard or risk damaging your PC.
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12-21-2020, 11:09 AM #1

I’m looking for advice on upgrading from your current Asrock AB350 Pro4 setup. You’re considering a new Intel battlezone GPU, but you’re worried about compatibility and the need for rebar. Some people claim it’s possible with older boards since PCIe 3.0, though it seems to be more of a challenge. I’m unsure where to start and want to know if there’s any chance to make this work without replacing the whole system. You’re also thinking about saving money by getting the best out of your existing hardware before deciding to buy a new motherboard or risk damaging your PC.

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12-22-2020, 08:51 AM
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According to common sources, you should look for a 4xx series motherboard that supports a Ryzen 5xxx processor to achieve REBAR/SAM.
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12-22-2020, 08:51 AM #2

According to common sources, you should look for a 4xx series motherboard that supports a Ryzen 5xxx processor to achieve REBAR/SAM.

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12-24-2020, 04:48 AM
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Even if it functions, the latest Arc cards will be PCI-e 4.0 x8. With a 3.0 motherboard, you'd likely need to run them at 3.0 x8, which could create performance issues. I'm interested in finding out how significant this impact will be. For now, I suggest considering a used RX 6700 or RX 6700 XT in that price range. Also, consider purchasing a Ryzen 5600 from AliExpress for about $80 – a solid upgrade.
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12-24-2020, 04:48 AM #3

Even if it functions, the latest Arc cards will be PCI-e 4.0 x8. With a 3.0 motherboard, you'd likely need to run them at 3.0 x8, which could create performance issues. I'm interested in finding out how significant this impact will be. For now, I suggest considering a used RX 6700 or RX 6700 XT in that price range. Also, consider purchasing a Ryzen 5600 from AliExpress for about $80 – a solid upgrade.

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