Yes, this combination works well.
Yes, this combination works well.
You were thinking about a clean build using a Ryzen 7 3700x and an X570 ASRock Steel Legend. You're curious about how well the VRMs perform, whether they'll overheat, if the power supply is reliable, and if your M.2 drives will stay cool. Let me know if you want more details!
Choose B550 boards that support Gen 4 processors. For the CPU cooler, pick one compatible with your chosen processor and cooling needs.
The steel legend works well for your project. However, I wouldn't suggest it. For the most affordable yet solid option, the MSi b550-pro wifi is ideal—just stick to enabling PBO if you go beyond that. The B550-A pro is a step up, offering better VRMs and a great budget build. If you prefer a white board, the Strix b550-a is a solid choice, matching similar VRM specs to the A-pro with potentially better IO.
I'm choosing the stock option. People say it's sufficient and visually appealing.
Thunderbolt 3 with PCI/e 8x support for M.2 drives works well and offers better performance. They also seem more adaptable to future upgrades. I understand you're looking for guidance on selecting chipsets and motherboards, especially since you've heard X570 boards are generally superior. Let me know if you need more details!
Thunderbolt 3 is not widely used these days. It works well with M.2 drives, but it’s mainly about performance. Using multiple drives can be an option depending on your setup. "Future proofing" isn’t a common term here, but it might offer some benefits in certain situations.