F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Shifting to a Ryzen setup A few queries about Ryzen systems

Shifting to a Ryzen setup A few queries about Ryzen systems

Shifting to a Ryzen setup A few queries about Ryzen systems

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546007
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11-02-2018, 07:23 PM
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Looking to upgrade to Ryzen means selling my 7700k rig. What could be a good next step? For a beginner, aim for modern memory options and check if B450 boards still fit your needs.
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546007
11-02-2018, 07:23 PM #1

Looking to upgrade to Ryzen means selling my 7700k rig. What could be a good next step? For a beginner, aim for modern memory options and check if B450 boards still fit your needs.

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11-05-2018, 10:03 AM
#2
3600 and 3700X offer strong value based on your thread count needs. They provide better per-core performance than the 7700k and are typically priced similarly. The 3200Mhz and 3600Mhz options are preferred, with minimal price differences. B450 boards have pros and cons, just like X470 and X570. For these CPUs, a tier D or higher board works well:
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LegoMaster2016
11-05-2018, 10:03 AM #2

3600 and 3700X offer strong value based on your thread count needs. They provide better per-core performance than the 7700k and are typically priced similarly. The 3200Mhz and 3600Mhz options are preferred, with minimal price differences. B450 boards have pros and cons, just like X470 and X570. For these CPUs, a tier D or higher board works well:

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Ruubiee17
Senior Member
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11-07-2018, 02:00 AM
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B450 models could handle Ryzen 3rd generation well in terms of power, but they may face issues with 3600MHz memory and might require a BIOS upgrade. X570 options are solid overall, so even with higher frequencies like 3700X, lower-end boards should perform adequately.
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Ruubiee17
11-07-2018, 02:00 AM #3

B450 models could handle Ryzen 3rd generation well in terms of power, but they may face issues with 3600MHz memory and might require a BIOS upgrade. X570 options are solid overall, so even with higher frequencies like 3700X, lower-end boards should perform adequately.

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lamangaslayer
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11-07-2018, 06:01 PM
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I don’t expect an upgrade for three years or more, so I considered 3700/3800. There’s a chance I might need x570 if compatibility problems arise. I aim for minimal issues, so a 3600 RAM should work well with it.
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lamangaslayer
11-07-2018, 06:01 PM #4

I don’t expect an upgrade for three years or more, so I considered 3700/3800. There’s a chance I might need x570 if compatibility problems arise. I aim for minimal issues, so a 3600 RAM should work well with it.