Oh dear, what's the question?
Oh dear, what's the question?
I'm searching for a white X570 motherboard for my new build. It will run with a Ryzen 5 3600X, an RTX 2070, a 1000W 80+gold PSU, and two 8GB 3600MHz Trident Z RAM sticks. The two boards I've heard about are the Asus Prime X570-P and the Asus Prime X570-Pro. The Pro model costs $80 more than the base model. Over the past four hours, reviews mention the Pro lacks many features. Is the extra $80 justified by the added capabilities? What are the drawbacks of the Pro, and what unique features does it offer compared to the P? Also, should I consider an X470 board instead and upgrade to a Ryzen 7 3800X instead of the 3600X? How can I close this discussion?
Really, why are you considering x570 boards? The 3600x has a 65W TDP and works fine on B450/X470 boards. Unless you require PCIE 4.0, the Asus Prime X470-Pro is a better choice for about $140.
I believe it's not a good investment but I think the PCI lanes are arranged differently, which is the main factor you'll either benefit from or ignore. Also, it might be worth considering not spending so much on extra components and instead getting a better CPU or GPU with the savings.
You're just starting out with computers and wondering if the 3000 series works with older motherboards. Yes, a BIOS update might be necessary for compatibility.
It requires a BIOS revision, yet it will perform equally well as on the x570 boards. Certain motherboards include a BIOS flash switch, allowing updates without needing a 3000 series CPU. Alternatively, you might check if a nearby store can perform the BIOS update or AMD could provide a temporary CPU for the purpose.
I would receive a B450/X470 model. A BIOS update is necessary, but you might find a nearby PC shop willing to install it for free. The R5 3600x motherboard comes with a high budget, unless you intend to upgrade later—then an X570 board would likely be overkill.
What additional components are included in the setup? The PSU looks quite large. It might be worth reducing it, and reallocating that budget to a CPU would help. Try to find something that doesn<|pad|> to function without requiring updates unless you can secure it at a reasonable cost.