Which motherboard for Ryzen 5 4600?
Which motherboard for Ryzen 5 4600?
I initially intended to purchase the Gigabyte B550M Aorus Pro along with a mini case, specifically the Fractal Design Define Mini C. But after watching the vrm thermals in this video, I’m uncertain if that board will work as expected because it tends to get very hot. My concern is that even with the Ryzen 5 4600 I plan to get later, it might not handle the heat well. In contrast, the Msi B550M Mortar appears to be a top performer in this video, around 30 dollars more expensive but offering better VRM cooling and overall performance. It seems to be a stronger option compared to the Aorus Pro. The MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk is available at the same price, but I’m not sure about its differences from the Mortar beyond extra expansion ports. If I choose the Tomahawk, I can’t get the Define Mini C, so I’d likely go with the Mortar instead. It looks like a more attractive deal at just a bit more cost. This makes me reconsider my options and ask for another perspective to confirm my decision.
The B550m mortar is just simply a lot better than the b550m aorus pro. The b550 tomahawk has better vrm than the b550m mortar, but the mortar can handle any current am4 cpu easily, budget for a board? and location and currency? also if you're just waiting for zen 3, buy a board when that launches and don't buy a board now.
The 4000 naming system isn't fixed yet, as there are whispers about it possibly becoming 5000 soon.
The Aorus Pro isn't on my list now. With my budget at its highest for the Mortar and Tomahawk—about 185 dollars (Sweden)—the VRM temperature gap wasn’t very significant in the video. What makes a difference beyond that? I’m also missing the MATX form factor with the Tomahawk, so just the VRM numbers aren’t enough. Why hold off on buying the motherboard until after launch? I was considering getting one of these two beforehand and keeping an eye out for any bundle offers with the processor. If prices jump, I could order the chip instead. Are there other factors to think about? Also, both boards are currently discounted by 5 and 15 dollars respectively. And yes, you’re correct—I was referring to the Ryzen 5 5600 and 5900.
These boards I’ve been checking look promising, but many Atx models were a bit overpriced. So far, Mortar seems like the best fit for mAtx. I’m confused about why I should hold off. After all, the 5600 should work, right? What’s with the new chipset? And what if Mortar runs out of stock?
If the Mortar sells out, it might take a while before it's back in stock, though it won't disappear completely. There should be some level of compatibility with older chipset versions, but I wouldn't expect much improvement moving forward. Also, keep in mind that Zen 3 marks the end of Socket AM4, and Zen 4 will move to AM5—AM5 is what AMD confirmed, so it's wise to consider that.