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x570 vs B550-F

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Zexer_
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03-11-2022, 12:31 AM
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Hello, you're thinking about switching from an i5-7500 and a damaged motherboard to a better setup. You mentioned the need for a B550-F motherboard instead of an x570, and you're curious about the current situation. While it's true that getting a 5800X might be tough, it’s not the main concern here. The main point is whether upgrading to a B550-F will make sense now or later. The x570 is outdated, but PCI-E 4.0 speeds are still limited by your parts, and PCI-E 3.0 ports aren’t fully utilized. If you choose the B550-F instead of the x570, you’ll likely need another upgrade soon—especially if you want the best performance possible. The ASUS ROG Strix B550-F and Gigabyte Aorus X570 Elite are both available at similar prices, but an upgrade kit with a 5800X and motherboard can be cheaper than buying them separately. Let me know if you need more details!
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Zexer_
03-11-2022, 12:31 AM #1

Hello, you're thinking about switching from an i5-7500 and a damaged motherboard to a better setup. You mentioned the need for a B550-F motherboard instead of an x570, and you're curious about the current situation. While it's true that getting a 5800X might be tough, it’s not the main concern here. The main point is whether upgrading to a B550-F will make sense now or later. The x570 is outdated, but PCI-E 4.0 speeds are still limited by your parts, and PCI-E 3.0 ports aren’t fully utilized. If you choose the B550-F instead of the x570, you’ll likely need another upgrade soon—especially if you want the best performance possible. The ASUS ROG Strix B550-F and Gigabyte Aorus X570 Elite are both available at similar prices, but an upgrade kit with a 5800X and motherboard can be cheaper than buying them separately. Let me know if you need more details!

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ManMallow
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03-13-2022, 06:39 PM
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A B550 motherboard with a Ryzen 5 3600 would be fully capable of delivering PCIe 4.0 to the graphics card and primary NVMe SSD. Also PCIe 3.0 has shown to be totally fine for even the 3090 and such so I wouldn't sweat the small stuff
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ManMallow
03-13-2022, 06:39 PM #2

A B550 motherboard with a Ryzen 5 3600 would be fully capable of delivering PCIe 4.0 to the graphics card and primary NVMe SSD. Also PCIe 3.0 has shown to be totally fine for even the 3090 and such so I wouldn't sweat the small stuff

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DieYouGods
Junior Member
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03-15-2022, 06:12 AM
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The gap between the "budget" B550 and the "premium" X570 chipsets is almost unnoticeable compared to previous generations. Unlike Intel, AMD limits most significant capabilities to the premium version. A reliable B550 board can support any chip from the Zen 3 series. The main consideration for choosing X570 is if you require extremely powerful VRMs for overclocking or need a lot of I/O bandwidth.
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DieYouGods
03-15-2022, 06:12 AM #3

The gap between the "budget" B550 and the "premium" X570 chipsets is almost unnoticeable compared to previous generations. Unlike Intel, AMD limits most significant capabilities to the premium version. A reliable B550 board can support any chip from the Zen 3 series. The main consideration for choosing X570 is if you require extremely powerful VRMs for overclocking or need a lot of I/O bandwidth.

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_SamGladiator_
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03-16-2022, 12:36 PM
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Sure thing! Here’s a revised version:

Hey everyone, really appreciated the help—I got a lot of support. Let’s hope AMD releases more Zen 3 Stock in German stores soon, if possible. Thanks again! 😄
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_SamGladiator_
03-16-2022, 12:36 PM #4

Sure thing! Here’s a revised version:

Hey everyone, really appreciated the help—I got a lot of support. Let’s hope AMD releases more Zen 3 Stock in German stores soon, if possible. Thanks again! 😄