Upgrading
Upgrading
I shared my experience about the motherboard failure yesterday and was weighing an upgrade versus a budget RAM and CPU. After searching today, I’ve settled on getting a good motherboard, some RAM, and a mid-range CPU within your budget of 300 to 400 euros.
their power supplies don’t perform as well, and there’s no assurance they’ll receive updates for the 3600.
Checking the ASUS model versus the Aorus option is important. Are you open to compromising on quality for a better appearance? How much effort will you invest in examining the motherboard compared to focusing on the display?
Your interest in adapting the setup is clear. Since the tomahawk lacks a USB Type-C header, you might consider alternatives like the NZXT 510 with a USB hub or explore other boards that offer more flexible front panel options.
Choose a motherboard with flashback capability. I initially overlooked this step when purchasing a Gigabyte X470 and ended up needing to replace it due to BIOS issues. Even after an upgrade, problems persisted, forcing a return. Ultimately, I opted for the ASUS Crosshair VI HERO X370 which includes flashback. The trade-off was missing an additional NVMe slot, but I only needed one NVMe. In short, ensure flashback support or confirm the manufacturer has the latest BIOS for Zen 2.
The higher-end models of MSI boards include Ryzen 3 compatible BIOS versions