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Top AMD CPU and motherboard pair under $150.

Top AMD CPU and motherboard pair under $150.

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kcristan
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02-07-2016, 06:56 AM
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You're considering an AMD upgrade with a budget under $150. Look into the Ryzen 3 3rd gen kit, which fits your needs and stays affordable. The RX480 is compatible, and the A320M-APRO MAX supports overclocking. Check the link for more details.
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kcristan
02-07-2016, 06:56 AM #1

You're considering an AMD upgrade with a budget under $150. Look into the Ryzen 3 3rd gen kit, which fits your needs and stays affordable. The RX480 is compatible, and the A320M-APRO MAX supports overclocking. Check the link for more details.

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alejandrobo1
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02-08-2016, 02:53 PM
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Same Mobo available on Amazon for a reduced price, now Prime eligible.
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alejandrobo1
02-08-2016, 02:53 PM #2

Same Mobo available on Amazon for a reduced price, now Prime eligible.

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thibdu87
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02-08-2016, 04:24 PM
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This CPU should fit your motherboard for an upgrade. Regarding the Ryzen 3 3100 listing, it’s currently available on Amazon but may still be in stock.
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thibdu87
02-08-2016, 04:24 PM #3

This CPU should fit your motherboard for an upgrade. Regarding the Ryzen 3 3100 listing, it’s currently available on Amazon but may still be in stock.

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aquaforce2
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02-09-2016, 07:25 PM
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You'd likely need to modify the BIOS first, after which the selected CPU would function properly. That particular board won't support upgrading to a Ryzen 4000, and I believe it could be challenging with some Ryzen 3000 models due to limitations in utilizing the processor's full capabilities.
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aquaforce2
02-09-2016, 07:25 PM #4

You'd likely need to modify the BIOS first, after which the selected CPU would function properly. That particular board won't support upgrading to a Ryzen 4000, and I believe it could be challenging with some Ryzen 3000 models due to limitations in utilizing the processor's full capabilities.

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Potansky
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02-16-2016, 12:11 AM
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Avoid the A320 board. This model is better suited; others work well too. If you worry about future upgrades, anything below x570 can't run the Ryzen 4000, and those under it are already out of your price range.
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Potansky
02-16-2016, 12:11 AM #5

Avoid the A320 board. This model is better suited; others work well too. If you worry about future upgrades, anything below x570 can't run the Ryzen 4000, and those under it are already out of your price range.

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02-16-2016, 02:05 AM
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Currently, adding price markups to a 4000 compatible board isn't ideal. A 16x slot with 3000 support seems more practical. Maybe a new board will come along, but a CPU around 175 could work well. It would be better to prioritize a solid CPU and an RX480 card over a cheap board that can't run high-end CPUs. I'm also curious about whether the 1200AF is worth it compared to a 3200G. My old CPU was an i5 7400, so matching performance there would be great.
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pizza_mihi1
02-16-2016, 02:05 AM #6

Currently, adding price markups to a 4000 compatible board isn't ideal. A 16x slot with 3000 support seems more practical. Maybe a new board will come along, but a CPU around 175 could work well. It would be better to prioritize a solid CPU and an RX480 card over a cheap board that can't run high-end CPUs. I'm also curious about whether the 1200AF is worth it compared to a 3200G. My old CPU was an i5 7400, so matching performance there would be great.

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