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That’s the only difference between the two motherboards? I was also told that the original Tomahawk motherboard cannot support memory past DDR4 3600MHz, while the “Max” can support RAM well past 4000MHz. - jkidd

I have been advised to upgrade to the “Max” on the basis that the original motherboard doesn’t support the Ryzen 5 3600x (or any other Ryzen 3000 series CPU), and only the Max supports it straight out of the box. - jkidd

This is my current build: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/joshuamkidd/saved/rcqW3C - jkidd

I am now thinking of upgrading to the MSI B450 Tomahawk Max motherboard, as the original MSI B450 Tomahawk supposedly doesn’t support the Ryzen 5 3600x (as I have been advised). Is there really any difference between the two motherboards (besides the word “Max”)? Would it be a waste of money to upgrade (as I just purchased the original motherboard)? Please bear with me, as this is my first time building my own PC. - jkidd

I was advised by a techie friend/professional that I needed at least 750 watts to ensure that I had enough power, especially when all of the computer parts are on and running. - jkidd

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Hi, everyone - For my build (https://pcpartpicker.com/user/joshuamkidd/saved/rcqW3C), I'm debating between the following B450 motherboards: ASRock B450M Pro4 AMD AM4 mATX Motherboard https://www.microcenter.com/product/509732/B450M_Pro4_AMD_AM4_mATX_Motherboard MSI B450 TOMAHAWK AMD AM4 ATX Motherboard https://www.microcenter.com/product/509723/B450_TOMAHAWK_AMD_AM4_ATX_Motherboard?storeid=131 What would you suggest that I buy, based on my build (link above)? Also, what are the pros and cons of both motherboards? Thanks. - jkidd

Hey, everyone - Because I'm trying to keep my current build to under $1,000, I'm looking for all kinds of deals and savings that I can find. Here is my build: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/joshuamkidd/saved/rcqW3C I came across a refurbished 750 watt power supply by DELL that is listed for only $20.99: https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/dell-refurbished-750-watt-power-factor-correction-power-supply/apd/mg309/computer-chassis-components Some tech. friends thought that as long as it had matching cables, connectors, and components, it should work with my build. What do you think? Buy or pass? - jkidd

Hi there, everyone! This is my first build, so please bear with me. I’m unsure as to which power supply that I should buy for my first build, which can be viewed here: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/joshuamkidd/saved/rcqW3C 500 Watts, 650 Watts, 750 Watts, or more? A techie friend suggested at least 750 Watts. Any help here would be great! Thanks! Josh

Hi there, everyone! This is my first build, so please bear with me. I’m unsure as to which power supply that I should buy for my first build, which can be viewed here: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/joshuamkidd/saved/rcqW3C 500 Watts, 650 Watts, 750 Watts, or more? A techie friend suggested at least 750 Watts. Any help here would be great! Thanks! Josh