Searching for a suitable motherboard compatible with the 3700X.
Searching for a suitable motherboard compatible with the 3700X.
Hello, you're starting your first PC build. You're considering the X570, X470, or B450 motherboards for your Ryzen 7 3700X and plan to use a 2070 Super. You want the best value, want some flexibility for overclocking, and are concerned about VRM quality since you don’t have a current system. You also need a board that works without a BIOS update. Let me know if you'd like more details!
ASUS X570 Prime-P and MSA B450 Tomahawk Max are compatible motherboards for gaming rigs.
Some believe the tomahawk struggles with the OC 3700x, but you're not going for anything extreme—just a typical build.
You can handle 3900x on that board easily, leaving room for 3700x comfortably
Certainly! The main differences between the b450 and x470 lie in their engine configurations, performance, and features. The b450 typically offers a more compact design with a focus on efficiency, while the x470 is known for its higher power output and advanced technology. Let me know if you'd like more details!
On an X470 chipset board, SLI functionality is available (not on B450 models) and it generally features superior VRM layouts along with other advantages as noted by SavageNeo. I suggest this X470 board for a Ryzen 7 3700X: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CXvqqs/...g-plus-max
I’m happy with the choice. The price looks reasonable in AU. Thanks to all who assisted, particularly Neo and Boom Spoiler Spoiler.