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Ryzen 1600 AF compatible with A520/B550 or opt for Ryzen 3600

Ryzen 1600 AF compatible with A520/B550 or opt for Ryzen 3600

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HopeIsBeast
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08-15-2020, 02:06 AM
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Hello, I'm facing some challenges with my new CPU and motherboard. Issues include: + A320m/b450m boards only have two fan headers (CPU with one sys fan) so I need an A520m/b550m which has three. I can't find any fan splitters locally. (Maybe wait and see if someone nearby can get them from abroad.) + I'm considering a Ryzen 3600 but it's quite expensive (85$ or about 230$ in my currency, which is roughly 230$ here). The gaming performance difference I've seen is only 15-23 FPS right now. (I've read Ryzen 1600AF works on A520 boards, but I want to know others' experiences. I read it might not support Ethernet in that configuration.) Should I: +choose the Ryzen 1600AF+B450m and wait for fan splitters (two 230mm case fans into one header) +1600AF+A520m and try it? + or stick with 3600+A520m for 85$ more?)
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08-15-2020, 02:06 AM #1

Hello, I'm facing some challenges with my new CPU and motherboard. Issues include: + A320m/b450m boards only have two fan headers (CPU with one sys fan) so I need an A520m/b550m which has three. I can't find any fan splitters locally. (Maybe wait and see if someone nearby can get them from abroad.) + I'm considering a Ryzen 3600 but it's quite expensive (85$ or about 230$ in my currency, which is roughly 230$ here). The gaming performance difference I've seen is only 15-23 FPS right now. (I've read Ryzen 1600AF works on A520 boards, but I want to know others' experiences. I read it might not support Ethernet in that configuration.) Should I: +choose the Ryzen 1600AF+B450m and wait for fan splitters (two 230mm case fans into one header) +1600AF+A520m and try it? + or stick with 3600+A520m for 85$ more?)

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08-15-2020, 10:36 PM
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It has five 4-pin fan headers: two for the CPU, two for power on/off, and one at the rear IO. The model number might be unclear.
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08-15-2020, 10:36 PM #2

It has five 4-pin fan headers: two for the CPU, two for power on/off, and one at the rear IO. The model number might be unclear.

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08-16-2020, 07:18 AM
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A 3,100 would perform better in games than a 1,600 AF, and it's likely more affordable.
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08-16-2020, 07:18 AM #3

A 3,100 would perform better in games than a 1,600 AF, and it's likely more affordable.

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08-19-2020, 06:43 PM
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Consider a B450/B550 model with a 3100 or 3300x option.
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08-19-2020, 06:43 PM #4

Consider a B450/B550 model with a 3100 or 3300x option.

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08-29-2020, 05:57 PM
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We don’t have many Asrock units here. The ones I’ve seen so far only had half fan connectors. However, I just discovered a shop that sells an ASROCK B450M-HDV with three fan headers.
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08-29-2020, 05:57 PM #5

We don’t have many Asrock units here. The ones I’ve seen so far only had half fan connectors. However, I just discovered a shop that sells an ASROCK B450M-HDV with three fan headers.

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08-29-2020, 10:19 PM
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In recent months, I discovered from PC tech YouTubers that a 6-core, 12-thread setup would be advantageous moving forward.
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Alyiex
08-29-2020, 10:19 PM #6

In recent months, I discovered from PC tech YouTubers that a 6-core, 12-thread setup would be advantageous moving forward.

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09-05-2020, 03:02 PM
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Confirm CPU compatibility with the A520 model. Most are only compatible with Ryzen 3000/5000, not the 3200G or 3400G.
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09-05-2020, 03:02 PM #7

Confirm CPU compatibility with the A520 model. Most are only compatible with Ryzen 3000/5000, not the 3200G or 3400G.

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09-05-2020, 11:11 PM
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Single-core speed matters just as much, and a 3300x offers significantly more power than an 1600af.
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09-05-2020, 11:11 PM #8

Single-core speed matters just as much, and a 3300x offers significantly more power than an 1600af.

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