The finale - motherboard

[GreenMadman]

Hello to everyone! Trying to finalize my build, hoping you can help! Looking for a motherboard to go with the Ryzen 5 3600x.

 

Before, my first motherboard choice was the MSI b450 Tomahawk, but since quite a few people reported having problems with it and 3rd gen Ryzen, and MSI themselves decided to roll out a refreshed version of the b450 lineup, I decided to wait a bit for it. Now that the MAX board has arrived, the Tomahawk MAX is my first choice, but there is something I would like to clear up. Does anyone know how stable the current bios for it is (Version 7C02v33) or even the previous one? Also, does anyone know how stable the x470 Gaming Pro and Plus are, as well as the Asus TUF x470 Plus Gaming, and whether they have problems? They cost more yes, but if I'm being honest I'd rather pay a bit more for lessening the risks involved.

 

Thank you to all who took the time to read this thread, and more so to all who also replied!

[SupaKomputa]

Can you wait a little longer until Christmas, AMD going to roll b550 soon.

[Vejnemojnen]

MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX. 

 

it should be fine. B450 MAX boards were made by MSI to be optimal for 3rd gen Ryzen CPUs. 

[GreenMadman]

6 hours ago, SupaKomputa said:

Can you wait a little longer until Christmas, AMD going to roll b550 soon.

I'd rather not to be honest. I've already delayed too long, and my current PC is just frustrating me far too much. While it would probably be nice to have the newest generation of motherboards, I kind of doubt they will come with anything too important, at least for me.

 

5 hours ago, Vejnemojnen said:

MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX. 

 

it should be fine. B450 MAX boards were made by MSI to be optimal for 3rd gen Ryzen CPUs. 

Good to know, thank you!

[The Torrent]

11 hours ago, GreenMadman said:

Hello to everyone! Trying to finalize my build, hoping you can help! Looking for a motherboard to go with the Ryzen 5 3600x.

 

Before, my first motherboard choice was the MSI b450 Tomahawk, but since quite a few people reported having problems with it and 3rd gen Ryzen, and MSI themselves decided to roll out a refreshed version of the b450 lineup, I decided to wait a bit for it. Now that the MAX board has arrived, the Tomahawk MAX is my first choice, but there is something I would like to clear up. Does anyone know how stable the current bios for it is (Version 7C02v33) or even the previous one? Also, does anyone know how stable the x470 Gaming Pro and Plus are, as well as the Asus TUF x470 Plus Gaming, and whether they have problems? They cost more yes, but if I'm being honest I'd rather pay a bit more for lessening the risks involved.

 

Thank you to all who took the time to read this thread, and more so to all who also replied!

I just bought a asus b450 f as looking for motherboards really does your head in in the end.

[GreenMadman]

Just now, The Torrent said:

I just bought a asus b450 f as looking for motherboards really does your head in in the end.

I totally get what you mean, honestly can't wait to be done. Though I kind of want to stay away from any strix models just on principle. I dislike rgb and just think they are overpriced, but it's just a preference. How is that board working for you, any problems or smooth sailing?

[The Torrent]

1 minute ago, GreenMadman said:

I totally get what you mean, honestly can't wait to be done. Though I kind of want to stay away from any strix models just on principle. I dislike rgb and just think they are overpriced, but it's just a preference. How is that board working for you, any problems or smooth sailing?

All perfect. I did want carbon pro originally but it was out of stock but it’s for the best as I’m told there’s no point overclocking ryzen 3000 because they already so efficient so don’t go for best VRMs, even still b450f vrm’s are solid just get a little hot due to plastic shroud.

[GreenMadman]

24 minutes ago, The Torrent said:

All perfect. I did want carbon pro originally but it was out of stock but it’s for the best as I’m told there’s no point overclocking ryzen 3000 because they already so efficient so don’t go for best VRMs, even still b450f vrm’s are solid just get a little hot due to plastic shroud.

Yeah I heard that too Still, the only max board available is the tomahawk and it's cheaper than the rog f, so I think I'll go with that one. Thanks!