This combination has some interesting aspects to consider.
This combination has some interesting aspects to consider.
Considering options for my old i3-2100 workstation, I’ve been weighing a media NAS upgrade. Some suggested keeping it as-is, but its storage is limited to one HDD. That led me to explore this setup idea...
I’m looking at the 4600G ($157) ASRock A320M-DVS R4.0 board ($45 on sale), which supports M.2 and Renoir slots. It pairs with a 1TB SN570 M.2 drive (already owned) and a 6TB WD Black HDD (also owned). I have protection plans for 240GB and 4-year coverage.
This configuration seems to offer more storage than the current i3-2100 while staying under a substantial SSD price. What do you think?
Uncertain about the response! Any option works better than a 2100. I’m in favor of it. Particularly if you have some 200 dollars to spend on updating the BIOS for the 4600G.
Do you mean this board requires a BIOS upgrade? The 200GE refers to a specific model or version of the device.
Confirm the 1700 specification is accurate, though verify it carefully. Many B450 panels lack the 4600G rating included by default.
I’d prefer to add about $20 more for a B550 board that’s a little improved as well.
I also thought about using a B550 model, but honestly, I’m not sure it will really change things much for this application.
Your setup will start up successfully. The A320 model isn't assured to function with a 4000-series chip.