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Ryzen 3rd generation motherboard options

Ryzen 3rd generation motherboard options

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picapie115_
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07-21-2021, 03:39 AM
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Considering the upgrade from an i5 6600 to a Ryzen 5 3600 seems worthwhile, especially for work and gaming. You're evaluating B450 motherboards first, checking if they support Ryzen 3rd gen without BIOS updates. If most B450s require updates, would it be better to invest in an X570 instead? Your goal is a reliable board that can handle future upgrades, while staying within budget. In your area, solid B450 options are the main choice—Asus Strix, Gigabyte B459, or Aorus models. The MSI X570 is less appealing due to its low tier status and lack of future-proofing. If you decide, should you opt for a Ryzen 7 2700X or Max instead of the 3600?
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picapie115_
07-21-2021, 03:39 AM #1

Considering the upgrade from an i5 6600 to a Ryzen 5 3600 seems worthwhile, especially for work and gaming. You're evaluating B450 motherboards first, checking if they support Ryzen 3rd gen without BIOS updates. If most B450s require updates, would it be better to invest in an X570 instead? Your goal is a reliable board that can handle future upgrades, while staying within budget. In your area, solid B450 options are the main choice—Asus Strix, Gigabyte B459, or Aorus models. The MSI X570 is less appealing due to its low tier status and lack of future-proofing. If you decide, should you opt for a Ryzen 7 2700X or Max instead of the 3600?

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Heatonz
Junior Member
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07-22-2021, 07:19 AM
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Avoid the strix at all costs—it's like dealing with a plague. The MSI B450 Tomahawk is the top choice for around $100. If you're not keen on pushing overclocks, pick the board with the essentials you need. The X570 offers the most features, though it's still worth the investment if you can afford it.
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Heatonz
07-22-2021, 07:19 AM #2

Avoid the strix at all costs—it's like dealing with a plague. The MSI B450 Tomahawk is the top choice for around $100. If you're not keen on pushing overclocks, pick the board with the essentials you need. The X570 offers the most features, though it's still worth the investment if you can afford it.

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BlueEnder666
Junior Member
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07-27-2021, 12:59 PM
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MSI B450 MAX comes with Ryzen 3000 ready BIOS and offers excellent VRM performance, matching X570 boards. Consider the MSI B450 A-Pro MAX, gaming plus MAX, or Tomahawk MAX.
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BlueEnder666
07-27-2021, 12:59 PM #3

MSI B450 MAX comes with Ryzen 3000 ready BIOS and offers excellent VRM performance, matching X570 boards. Consider the MSI B450 A-Pro MAX, gaming plus MAX, or Tomahawk MAX.

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yahpmc
Junior Member
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07-28-2021, 09:22 PM
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Some MSI boards named MAX work well with 3rd gen Ryzen. The ASRock B450M/AC comes ready to use.
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yahpmc
07-28-2021, 09:22 PM #4

Some MSI boards named MAX work well with 3rd gen Ryzen. The ASRock B450M/AC comes ready to use.

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TheBlueSkill3r
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07-29-2021, 12:46 AM
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It doesn’t appear to be a major concern based on what I found. Since it isn’t highlighted in reviews, you might not need to worry about overclocking the CPU for this graphics card.
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TheBlueSkill3r
07-29-2021, 12:46 AM #5

It doesn’t appear to be a major concern based on what I found. Since it isn’t highlighted in reviews, you might not need to worry about overclocking the CPU for this graphics card.

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TheGodyrLegend
Junior Member
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08-05-2021, 05:43 PM
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In a vacuum, things aren't that bad. However, VRMs aren't ideal and I'm not sure about upgrading to something with more than 8 cores. Sadly, the price is quite steep for that Strix logo. The Tomahawk is the top choice for your budget.
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TheGodyrLegend
08-05-2021, 05:43 PM #6

In a vacuum, things aren't that bad. However, VRMs aren't ideal and I'm not sure about upgrading to something with more than 8 cores. Sadly, the price is quite steep for that Strix logo. The Tomahawk is the top choice for your budget.