Opt for Thunderbolt 3 motherboard paired with a compatible CPU.
Opt for Thunderbolt 3 motherboard paired with a compatible CPU.
You're thinking about a PC upgrade and are focusing on essential tasks like office work, web browsing, brief webinars, and 4K video watching. No gaming planned, aside from a few old games like Plants vs. Zombies. You're considering a basic Thunderbolt 3 motherboard and are looking for the most affordable option. For a Ryzen 5 3600 setup, Intel seems to be the top choice, but you're stuck between a high-end Gigabyte TRX40 Designare and an ASRock Phantom Gaming ITX TB3, which doesn't fit your preferred ATX case. You might want to skip the Ryzen 5 3600 and go with a simpler TB3 board. For the processor, a Ryzen 5 3600 would work, but Intel is likely the best path if you want a TB3 configuration.
This model isn't compatible with your Ryzen 5 3600. The TRX40 Designare uses a Threadripper 3rd generation socket, unlike the TR4 socket found on older Threadripper boards. It won't fit with AM4 motherboards. However, the Gigabyte B550 Vision D (ATX AM4 with TB3) is a suitable option for your Ryzen 5 3600. You can find more details on their website: https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/...-rev-10#kf