Searching for a suitable motherboard for the 3700X.
Searching for a suitable motherboard for the 3700X.
Good morning! I’m excited about your new gaming PC build. With your AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, a solid motherboard choice will be key to long-term performance. Based on your budget of 1500-1800€, you have several great options. The MSI B450 Pro Carbon and AORUS B450 Elite are both compatible with your system. However, the power supply from a B450 Elite is typically supplied by Aorus, which may not provide sufficient wattage for your high-end CPU. If you prefer PCIe 4.0 and don’t need it, skipping the X570 board would save costs. I recommend checking current reviews and compatibility lists to confirm fit. Let me know if you’d like more details on specific models!
If you don't require Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, options like the B450A Pro, Gaming Plus, or Tomahawk might suffice. Carbon prices are usually near X570 levels (for example, Asus X570-P about $150 while Carbon hovers around $140).
The issue with B450 boards and Ryzen 3000 CPUs comes down to more than just PCI Gen4 support. You need full compatibility and VRMs that can handle these processors. While some users report success, most experiences are tied to particular motherboards. The MSI B450 Tomahawk is a solid choice, priced at $115 with a C rating, but it’s a mid-tier board. The Asrock X570 Phantom Gaming 4 costs $15 more at $130 and carries a B rating, specifically built for Ryzen 3000 chips. It also matches your color preferences with its black/grey finish, though the RGB lighting is limited to subtle side glows rather than vibrant displays. Expanded I/O options are still beneficial. I recently assembled a system using the Phantom Gaming 4 with a 3600X and it performed flawlessly from the start.