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Upgrade route for Gigabyte B450M DS3H

Upgrade route for Gigabyte B450M DS3H

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03-24-2018, 10:45 AM
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Hello everyone. While considering CPU/MOBO options for my new setup, I’m leaning toward the Ryzen 3200g paired with a Gigabyte b450m DS3H board, as it fits my budget. Alternatively, the 9100f with an Asus b360 Prime offers a more affordable choice. Since future upgrades are likely to be AMD-based, I’m curious about the maximum performance of the Gigabyte board. If I need another AMD board later, I might prefer the 9100f to save costs now. Thoughts? Edit: I already have a free GPU from a colleague, so that’s not a big concern.
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03-24-2018, 10:45 AM #1

Hello everyone. While considering CPU/MOBO options for my new setup, I’m leaning toward the Ryzen 3200g paired with a Gigabyte b450m DS3H board, as it fits my budget. Alternatively, the 9100f with an Asus b360 Prime offers a more affordable choice. Since future upgrades are likely to be AMD-based, I’m curious about the maximum performance of the Gigabyte board. If I need another AMD board later, I might prefer the 9100f to save costs now. Thoughts? Edit: I already have a free GPU from a colleague, so that’s not a big concern.

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03-24-2018, 11:19 PM
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9100F lacks an integrated GPU, so you'll need to install a dedicated graphics card. This isn't ideal for systems primarily used for coding.
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03-24-2018, 11:19 PM #2

9100F lacks an integrated GPU, so you'll need to install a dedicated graphics card. This isn't ideal for systems primarily used for coding.

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03-25-2018, 02:47 AM
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03-25-2018, 02:47 AM #3

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03-26-2018, 06:15 AM
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Hey team, that's an important observation I should have noted earlier. I updated my comment to account for it, though I'm now receiving a complimentary GPU from a coworker.
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03-26-2018, 06:15 AM #4

Hey team, that's an important observation I should have noted earlier. I updated my comment to account for it, though I'm now receiving a complimentary GPU from a coworker.

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03-26-2018, 08:14 AM
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I'm not sure how software uses cores (assuming multi-threaded). If it does, I don't really know. I suggest something like a 3100 when it comes out—still with four cores, they're hyper-threaded and have extra IPC. For a board with DS3H, it's a decent option at best, but not the top choice. It might work if you're using stock, but for new builds it's probably not worth considering.
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03-26-2018, 08:14 AM #5

I'm not sure how software uses cores (assuming multi-threaded). If it does, I don't really know. I suggest something like a 3100 when it comes out—still with four cores, they're hyper-threaded and have extra IPC. For a board with DS3H, it's a decent option at best, but not the top choice. It might work if you're using stock, but for new builds it's probably not worth considering.

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