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What kind of motherboard you're looking for?

What kind of motherboard you're looking for?

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bedpost
Junior Member
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07-17-2019, 09:40 PM
#1
I recently purchased an RX 5700 XT and noticed that some games didn’t run as smoothly, especially Forza Horizon 3 and 4. I suspect the issue might be related to my CPU. I have an i5 7600K that’s stable at around 4.7GHz but keeps crashing when I push it higher. I’m considering upgrading to a Ryzen 7 for better performance with more cores and threads. My Corsair H115i cooler should handle the heat, but I’m unsure which motherboard to choose. The graphics card supports PCIe Gen 4, but based on what I’ve read, it might not be worth investing in a Gen 4 board right now. Thanks for your assistance.
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bedpost
07-17-2019, 09:40 PM #1

I recently purchased an RX 5700 XT and noticed that some games didn’t run as smoothly, especially Forza Horizon 3 and 4. I suspect the issue might be related to my CPU. I have an i5 7600K that’s stable at around 4.7GHz but keeps crashing when I push it higher. I’m considering upgrading to a Ryzen 7 for better performance with more cores and threads. My Corsair H115i cooler should handle the heat, but I’m unsure which motherboard to choose. The graphics card supports PCIe Gen 4, but based on what I’ve read, it might not be worth investing in a Gen 4 board right now. Thanks for your assistance.

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Ms1990
Member
50
07-19-2019, 09:45 PM
#2
Obtain a B550 Pro4 or TuF model.
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Ms1990
07-19-2019, 09:45 PM #2

Obtain a B550 Pro4 or TuF model.

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Superub
Member
241
07-24-2019, 05:17 PM
#3
if you're just testing a 3600, it'll work nearly as well as with motherboards for the B450. Consider the Tomahawk Max for the B550 Strix F Aorus Pro Tomahawk Mortar, which is a bit more affordable, or the TUF for the X570—either the TUF or the X570-P might be a better pick.
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Superub
07-24-2019, 05:17 PM #3

if you're just testing a 3600, it'll work nearly as well as with motherboards for the B450. Consider the Tomahawk Max for the B550 Strix F Aorus Pro Tomahawk Mortar, which is a bit more affordable, or the TUF for the X570—either the TUF or the X570-P might be a better pick.

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Razlorus
Posting Freak
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07-26-2019, 01:45 PM
#4
The differences between Gen 3 and Gen 4 are generally subtle, especially noticeable only in specific areas like VR. Most gameplay and performance improvements are minor unless you're playing certain titles or using high settings.
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Razlorus
07-26-2019, 01:45 PM #4

The differences between Gen 3 and Gen 4 are generally subtle, especially noticeable only in specific areas like VR. Most gameplay and performance improvements are minor unless you're playing certain titles or using high settings.

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chamaballz
Member
127
08-17-2019, 12:34 AM
#5
Are you referring to Zen 2 and 3? We're uncertain because Zen 3 hasn't been released yet.
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chamaballz
08-17-2019, 12:34 AM #5

Are you referring to Zen 2 and 3? We're uncertain because Zen 3 hasn't been released yet.

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Samara2005
Member
151
08-17-2019, 01:41 AM
#6
You'd notice a change if you switched to a Gen 4 PCIe motherboard. The differences depend on the specific features and support of each generation.
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Samara2005
08-17-2019, 01:41 AM #6

You'd notice a change if you switched to a Gen 4 PCIe motherboard. The differences depend on the specific features and support of each generation.

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chaospony
Member
149
08-17-2019, 02:16 AM
#7
It only slightly fills the PCIe 2 bandwidth (or x8) slot.
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chaospony
08-17-2019, 02:16 AM #7

It only slightly fills the PCIe 2 bandwidth (or x8) slot.

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CT_Kimo
Junior Member
36
08-18-2019, 02:38 AM
#8
You could easily get a fresh board stick for a Ryzen 7 without worrying about the extra cost for a Gen 4 PCIe board.
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CT_Kimo
08-18-2019, 02:38 AM #8

You could easily get a fresh board stick for a Ryzen 7 without worrying about the extra cost for a Gen 4 PCIe board.

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Stayros
Junior Member
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08-30-2019, 11:33 AM
#9
That's all right.
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Stayros
08-30-2019, 11:33 AM #9

That's all right.

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Ks34_MisteR
Member
245
09-01-2019, 11:34 AM
#10
I chose the Ryzen 5 3600X, but would switching to an i5 9600K be advantageous? The costs are similar, mainly because it means I won’t need to replace my motherboard since I already have a Strix Z270F.
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Ks34_MisteR
09-01-2019, 11:34 AM #10

I chose the Ryzen 5 3600X, but would switching to an i5 9600K be advantageous? The costs are similar, mainly because it means I won’t need to replace my motherboard since I already have a Strix Z270F.