X470 Gaming Plus Max is a high-performance gaming laptop designed for intense performance and speed.
X470 Gaming Plus Max is a high-performance gaming laptop designed for intense performance and speed.
I checked the availability and found the M.S. X470 Gaming Plus Max as a close alternative, just five pounds more than the B450 Gaming Plus Max. It includes PCIe 3.0 and additional USB 3 ports. Whether the X470 is better depends on your needs—if you prioritize those features and don’t mind the price bump, it could be worth it. Otherwise, the B450 remains a solid choice if stock is essential.
I personally had the MSI x470 gaming plus, which was an excellent choice during the time I used it. After upgrading, it continued to perform well; I was mainly interested in moving to x570 boards for PCIe 4 and additional M.2 slots. If it were just a few extra pounds more, I’d definitely go for it. It was a solid board and very reliable. Plus, it supports all three generations of Ryzen processors—just another benefit compared to the B450.
You used a 3600MHz RAM with the QVL, though it doesn’t have any onboard. Reddit mentioned the B450 board supports that type of RAM. Corsair Vengeance LPX is a good option.
I installed 3200 CL14 2x8 and later upgraded to 3600 CL16 2x16 with the x570 I recently received. My partner used the same board but had 3600mhz RAM, which we often debated regarding performance differences. I’m not sure about his RAM model, but my machine came with the T-Force Nighthawk. Feel free to ask for details if you’d like.
You should also check the other thread I found—it mentions it supports 3600MHz.
Your RAM is likely CL36-3600, but I can't confirm without checking the exact model.
I messaged my partner and he confirmed he's using Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 3600mhz CL18 with 16GB RAM. He hasn't adjusted the clock speed yet, so I'm uncertain about any adjustments. He mentioned it performs excellently.
Hey, I understand it fits the B450 model, but for the X470 the best bet is to go with the maximum RAM. Otherwise, it might not be worth it since I'm already considering a return and found an older CL20 unit.
I’m likely to receive it, and once the PSUs are available again in a few months, I’ll be able to set up my system.
Returns aren't great, but you'll be fine. My partner is handling things, and others agree. I don't need to stress too much. GL with the build is tricky right now because many items are out of stock. It's just waiting a bit.