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Ryzen 5 chips compete on the Gigabyte B450M DS3H-CF board

Ryzen 5 chips compete on the Gigabyte B450M DS3H-CF board

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Ebkon
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09-10-2022, 06:20 AM
#1
My setup includes: motherboard from Gigabyte, Ryzen 5 1600, 16GB RAM, Corsair DDR4 2666MHz, NVMe SSD, and a 500GB NVMe drive. I’m looking for the best upgrade path to move from the Ryzen 5 2600X/3600X/5500/5600X series to the newer models like 2000/3000/5000N. I need advice on how to change the CPU without replacing the motherboard, while keeping my current hardware for a year or so. My budget is around 200€.
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Ebkon
09-10-2022, 06:20 AM #1

My setup includes: motherboard from Gigabyte, Ryzen 5 1600, 16GB RAM, Corsair DDR4 2666MHz, NVMe SSD, and a 500GB NVMe drive. I’m looking for the best upgrade path to move from the Ryzen 5 2600X/3600X/5500/5600X series to the newer models like 2000/3000/5000N. I need advice on how to change the CPU without replacing the motherboard, while keeping my current hardware for a year or so. My budget is around 200€.

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Teemingtoast
Member
213
09-15-2022, 05:10 PM
#2
Consider a 5600 or 5600X if you can afford it. It surpasses all the Ryzen 7 options you mentioned, especially compared to the 5700X. For gaming only, eight cores aren't necessary. It runs smoothly on your existing setup, making it a practical choice. Upgrading your motherboard isn't advisable unless it fails—better invest in a stronger GPU later.
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Teemingtoast
09-15-2022, 05:10 PM #2

Consider a 5600 or 5600X if you can afford it. It surpasses all the Ryzen 7 options you mentioned, especially compared to the 5700X. For gaming only, eight cores aren't necessary. It runs smoothly on your existing setup, making it a practical choice. Upgrading your motherboard isn't advisable unless it fails—better invest in a stronger GPU later.

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LilyGirlXD
Junior Member
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09-18-2022, 09:12 AM
#3
I wouldn't suggest it unless you need a particular function, and consider getting a new motherboard just for that purpose. The DS3H works well as a reliable board even without a comprehensive feature list.
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LilyGirlXD
09-18-2022, 09:12 AM #3

I wouldn't suggest it unless you need a particular function, and consider getting a new motherboard just for that purpose. The DS3H works well as a reliable board even without a comprehensive feature list.

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Flower_Mermaid
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09-18-2022, 10:12 AM
#4
I prefer using 65W or less per CPU on this board since it lacks strong high-power phases for heavier wattage chips. A fully uncapped 2700X might drop to 180W under proper cooling, but a 65W CPU running at 80W fits well. Exceeding 100-120W regularly is likely to cause overheating.
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Flower_Mermaid
09-18-2022, 10:12 AM #4

I prefer using 65W or less per CPU on this board since it lacks strong high-power phases for heavier wattage chips. A fully uncapped 2700X might drop to 180W under proper cooling, but a 65W CPU running at 80W fits well. Exceeding 100-120W regularly is likely to cause overheating.