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you're looking for a new AM4 motherboard and don't want to switch to AM5

you're looking for a new AM4 motherboard and don't want to switch to AM5

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or1000
Junior Member
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03-17-2022, 05:45 AM
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I need to refresh my motherboard after a long time with the ROG B550. I'm looking for the top AM4 option from ASUS to get the best AMD Ryzen 7 5700X performance. I currently have an RX 6600 GPU, an X570-E PSU, and use it for both work and light gaming. I plan to stay with this setup for at least three more years, so your advice would be greatly appreciated.
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or1000
03-17-2022, 05:45 AM #1

I need to refresh my motherboard after a long time with the ROG B550. I'm looking for the top AM4 option from ASUS to get the best AMD Ryzen 7 5700X performance. I currently have an RX 6600 GPU, an X570-E PSU, and use it for both work and light gaming. I plan to stay with this setup for at least three more years, so your advice would be greatly appreciated.

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gcosta2
Member
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03-17-2022, 07:35 AM
#2
From what version we are upgrading.
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gcosta2
03-17-2022, 07:35 AM #2

From what version we are upgrading.

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Climber2472
Junior Member
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03-18-2022, 04:57 AM
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You're considering a motherboard upgrade, but it's unlikely to improve performance unless your current board is severely faulty—something that doesn’t seem to be the case here. The main justification would be if your existing board has a critical issue you haven’t mentioned, or if it’s missing certain features you need. AM4 boards are generally unnecessary for Ryzen processors since they don’t require high power draw, and you likely don’t need an extremely powerful setup. This upgrade probably represents a poor use of time and budget.
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Climber2472
03-18-2022, 04:57 AM #3

You're considering a motherboard upgrade, but it's unlikely to improve performance unless your current board is severely faulty—something that doesn’t seem to be the case here. The main justification would be if your existing board has a critical issue you haven’t mentioned, or if it’s missing certain features you need. AM4 boards are generally unnecessary for Ryzen processors since they don’t require high power draw, and you likely don’t need an extremely powerful setup. This upgrade probably represents a poor use of time and budget.

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Land8
Member
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04-02-2022, 01:33 AM
#4
B550-F supports 5950X. Don't think about upgrading at all.
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Land8
04-02-2022, 01:33 AM #4

B550-F supports 5950X. Don't think about upgrading at all.

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flo_tek
Junior Member
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04-03-2022, 06:00 AM
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The top choice between the two? Dark Hero is excellent. It might seem excessive for a 5700x size, but it’s worth it. If you’re not using it often, it’s better to save and upgrade your budget later.
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flo_tek
04-03-2022, 06:00 AM #5

The top choice between the two? Dark Hero is excellent. It might seem excessive for a 5700x size, but it’s worth it. If you’re not using it often, it’s better to save and upgrade your budget later.

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TheMightyBritt
Member
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04-03-2022, 08:44 AM
#6
ASUS ROG B550-XE specifications updated
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TheMightyBritt
04-03-2022, 08:44 AM #6

ASUS ROG B550-XE specifications updated

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gamb1no
Member
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04-03-2022, 02:28 PM
#7
still functioning properly, though it fails to recognize my mouse even after purchasing a new one. The issue persists whether I bought the device or RAM recently.
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gamb1no
04-03-2022, 02:28 PM #7

still functioning properly, though it fails to recognize my mouse even after purchasing a new one. The issue persists whether I bought the device or RAM recently.

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alone_me
Member
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04-03-2022, 03:42 PM
#8
Then share this about the issue with your mouse detection and RAM concerns, not about getting a new board. The B550-XE is quite costly, so swapping it out isn’t practical. I’d probably reach out to ASUS to request an RMA and get a replacement instead, since this situation shouldn’t occur.
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alone_me
04-03-2022, 03:42 PM #8

Then share this about the issue with your mouse detection and RAM concerns, not about getting a new board. The B550-XE is quite costly, so swapping it out isn’t practical. I’d probably reach out to ASUS to request an RMA and get a replacement instead, since this situation shouldn’t occur.