Which Ryzen CPU to choose?
Which Ryzen CPU to choose?
Hey there! I got your question about Intel options. For now you're looking at the B450 Aorus Elite and thinking about upgrading your CPU. You're considering the 5800X, 5900X, or maybe the 3900X since you spend most of your time on the MyUI X series and plan to add more games later.
Regarding the motherboard, there shouldn't be major issues with temps if you go with the B550 or X570—just make sure they meet your cooling needs. The 5800X is definitely capable, but adding extra cores like the 3900X could help future-proof your setup. Streaming is on your list too, so pairing it with an RTX 2070 Super sounds solid. Let me know if you need more details!
You're likely to make an error by calling it future proof. (Light humor and some accuracy about the term) A B550 motherboard with a 5800X would work well. For higher-end options like 5900X or 5950X, I'd recommend an X570 board. I'd pick the 5800X instead of the 3900X simply because it offers better IPC.
I was wondering if you had that in mind. Is the performance really that much better than the 3600? It does seem like a newer and improved chip. Do you think it's worth upgrading to the B550 with the 5800X? I don't plan to overclock this cheap model, just stick with the original build.
To match that passionate content builder’s style, you’re already investing $560–800 in a CPU. Pair it with a X570 board to unlock additional advantages. For best results, go with the B550 + 5800X setup only if you’re starting from scratch. The B450 board seems sufficient for delivering power and VRMs.
You could simply use the B450 board you already possess. As @SpiderMan mentioned, opting for a B550 makes sense when constructing a fresh setup, rather than modifying an existing configuration.
Yeah, I’m just changing the CPUs now. This board was a total mess from the start. I began right after turning it on—had a lot of issues with the first Ryzen and MSI B350. That’s why I switched to B450 and Aorus Elite. @Latvian Video Then just grab the 5800X and that’s about it? I’m hoping everything runs smoothly since I have the latest BIOS for my MacBook. I won’t be doing heavy tweaks on this machine. I plan to stream, play some games live, and maybe render at 1080p or higher. I’m handling heavy editing on my Mac Mini M1.
Sure, just change the CPUs and make sure you have the latest BIOS for best performance and compatibility. The first two Ryzen generations faced some problems, but those issues are now resolved with the 3000 series, and now we're looking at the 5000 lineup.
But what if the B550 covers everything you require? Do you really need a PCIe 4 connection for every M.2 slot? I only purchased a 5900X for the additional single-core performance it offered compared to the 5600X. And perhaps a better Cinebench rating. Isn’t it possible that I’m not alone in making such a poor choice? Beyond connectivity, if you don’t need all of it, the B550 is quite reasonable. I’m unsure about running a 5900X on a B450 though… maybe a 5600X or 5800X could work, but likely not the top models.