JustHunterM8

Just for reference the one on top is the boards readings. Ill try to install the other two and put them side by side just to make sure

I see that is a good point my guy, maybe ill just opt for Xe

Thx for the confirmation right to the point. I've asked this question multiple times cause I kept getting conflicting responses, but I think ill just go for it now before the chips go out of stock.
Thx for the responses

It's probably more because it's a pretty niche CPU, and only available in select markets whereas the others are available everywhere.
If it's cheaper than the 3300x, you might as well go for it. The differences between that and the other chips aren't likely to be worth the added cost.

If the 3500 is the cheapest go for that 
SMT won't beat two physical cores 
And the 2600x isn't even worth it 
When the 3300x and the 1600af ( basically a lower binned 2600 ) Is a thing.

Yea go for the 3500 
Good luck.

The B550 shouldnt have to be updated i dont think

you see thats the thing people keep saying that its REALLY important to get the fastest ram possible but honestly from my experience as long as you have good cas latency ram, you could just get a 2800Mhz stick and overclock it since its just at the click of a button. 
Now when it comes to the motherboard im not too familiar with 500 series boards but usually the good ones dont come cheap. If ur fine with the lack of features, a B550 from asrock or really any manufacturer should be fine.