x570 vs b450m

MRL87DUDE
Member

11-09-2019, 12:40 PM

You're weighing the cost of a more expensive x570 motherboard against a budget-friendly B450M option. Consider your PC's intended use and performance needs before deciding.

MRL87DUDE

11-09-2019, 12:40 PM #1

You're weighing the cost of a more expensive x570 motherboard against a budget-friendly B450M option. Consider your PC's intended use and performance needs before deciding.

Emmy149
Member

11-09-2019, 01:46 PM

Choose the x570 if you want PCIe Gen 4 benefits. For either option, keep an eye on the B550 release—it will include all features at a more affordable price.

Emmy149

11-09-2019, 01:46 PM #2

Choose the x570 if you want PCIe Gen 4 benefits. For either option, keep an eye on the B550 release—it will include all features at a more affordable price.

MeatlessSugar
Junior Member

11-09-2019, 02:32 PM

The PCI Gen 4 could be utilized for advanced computing needs.

MeatlessSugar

11-09-2019, 02:32 PM #3

The PCI Gen 4 could be utilized for advanced computing needs.

SoyDash
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11-10-2019, 10:03 AM

Storage capacity seems to be the main issue right now. I’m seeing 5GB reads and writes from a Gen 4 NVMe drive, which is way more than the 500MB I get from a slow SSD. It’s hard to say for sure, but it looks like the future might bring even better options. Whether you actually need them or not isn’t clear. I wonder what improvements will come next month or next week—will it be something you wish you had already? If you need Gen 4, should you consider upgrading your motherboard?

SoyDash

11-10-2019, 10:03 AM #4

VipMimi
Junior Member

11-17-2019, 11:49 PM

High-speed NVMe drives offer quick access, but for everyday users they may not provide much added value. Certain graphics cards support Gen 4, yet they barely make use of the 8x PCIe Gen 3 interface, except perhaps for models like the Nvidia XX80 Ti.

VipMimi

11-17-2019, 11:49 PM #5

GekkeGans
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11-20-2019, 07:52 AM

I expect to install an NVMe SSD on my motherboard, which should allow for quicker performance.

GekkeGans

11-20-2019, 07:52 AM #6

I expect to install an NVMe SSD on my motherboard, which should allow for quicker performance.

Misukee
Junior Member

11-20-2019, 09:17 AM

If it's a Gen 4 NVMe device, mine qualifies and it's significantly faster than my previous SSD. Whether you need to take advantage of its speed depends on your use case. The testing I performed indicated minimal impact on boot times, and overall Gen 3 NVMe (especially at the top tier) performed quite similarly. If you choose to upgrade to Gen 4, the Sabrent Rocket 4.0 receives positive feedback.

Misukee

11-20-2019, 09:17 AM #7

davecarlo2000
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11-21-2019, 06:06 AM

I approached this purchase using these considerations, knowing I wouldn’t plan upgrades for years. This motherboard is meant to last me over five years, so why wait? If you’re someone who refreshes hardware every 12 to 24 months, it might not matter much—by the time something worth Gen 4 comes along, you’ll likely already have a new build. The decision ultimately rests with you.

davecarlo2000

11-21-2019, 06:06 AM #8

CeciDeExatas
Junior Member

11-21-2019, 08:37 AM

I’m planning to choose the B450 series motherboard since the NVMe drive is Gen 3. I also have extra funds for additional SSD space, and the Ryzen 3000 series looks great for upgrades. Thanks for the advice!

CeciDeExatas

11-21-2019, 08:37 AM #9