Asus PRIME B450-PLUS - CPU and RAM inquiries

[caspeer_costel]

Hi everyone,

 

My old PC is finally kicking the bucket so I'm looking for something new. I'm not the biggest gamer and I just want a good stable build for day to day work and a Plex media server.

I decided to go with AMD Ryzen 5 (3600) and as such I've settled on the Asus PRIME B450-PLUS motherboard.

From what I looked into, I'll need a gen 2 processor to update the bios before I can use the 3600. Doable. Not fun but at least I found out in advance so I don't go mad on my first day.

 

What I need your help and opinion with, is the RAM.

I decided to go with Corsair Vengeance LPX Black 16GB DDR4 3000MHz CL15 Dual Channel Kit.

The motherboard says it's compatible up to 3200MHz RAM but as an OC. (Asus B450 specs for RAM >>>> 3200(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz)

Will I be able to boot with the RAM sticks on the first run or do I need to borrow a lower frequency stick from someone, do some Bios configuration and then add my 3000 RAM?

 

I would really appreciate your input on this so I know how to manage my expectations and organize my build.

Thank you in advance!

[LauriHimself]

6 minutes ago, caspeer_costel said:

Will I be able to boot with the RAM sticks on the first run or do I need to borrow a lower frequency stick from someone, do some Bios configuration and then add my 3000 RAM?

yes.

the dimms will default to 2133 as long as XMP/D.O.C.P. is disabled.

once enabled, your board should detect the correct speed and run your ram at that speed.

[Jurrunio]

8 minutes ago, caspeer_costel said:

Asus PRIME B450-PLUS

Garbage board btw, power delivery is awful to the point that the 3600 is the fastest CPU I'll put in its CPU socket

 

9 minutes ago, caspeer_costel said:

Will I be able to boot with the RAM sticks on the first run or do I need to borrow a lower frequency stick from someone, do some Bios configuration and then add my 3000 RAM?

It will run 2133MHz by default.

 

[LauriHimself]

16 minutes ago, caspeer_costel said:

I've settled on the Asus PRIME B450-PLUS motherboard

 

6 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

Garbage board btw, power delivery is awful to the point that the 3600 is the fastest CPU I'll put in its CPU socket

if that is the case you can get the MSI Tomahawk MAX B450.

should be around 100€ and already comes with the updated bios for Ryzen 3000 cpus. just be sure to get the MAX version of that board.

[Jurrunio]

4 minutes ago, LauriHimself said:

 

if that is the case you can get the MSI Tomahawk MAX B450.

should be around 100€ and already comes with the updated bios for Ryzen 3000 cpus. just be sure to get the MAX version of that board.

even the non-MAX versions are fine, just update the BIOS right away

[LauriHimself]

1 minute ago, Jurrunio said:

even the non-MAX versions are fine, just update the BIOS right away

of course, i just suggested the max because 

22 minutes ago, caspeer_costel said:

I'll need a gen 2 processor to update the bios before I can use the 3600. Doable. Not fun but at least I found out in advance

so i thought i may aswell give him an option to spare the "hassle"

should have mentioned the non max though, my apologies

[Jurrunio]

8 minutes ago, LauriHimself said:

so i thought i may aswell give him an option to spare the "hassle"

the standard Tomahawk (as well as the other MSI B450 ATX non MAX boards) can literally flash the BIOS without a CPU

[LauriHimself]

5 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

the standard Tomahawk (as well as the other MSI B450 ATX non MAX boards) can literally flash the BIOS without a CPU

aaah, i see. the more you know. never had to do it on one of those so i wasn't aware of that. thx again

[Palden]

Uhhh, Asus flashback doesn't actually need a cpu installed to flash the BIOS, he won't even need to get a gen 2 Ryzen to do it.

[caspeer_costel]

Hi everyone,

 

I really do appreciate all your help with figuring things out.

1. Can someone find an official mentioning for Asus PRIME B450-PLUS having flashback support? I can't really find it written anywhere.

2. Thanks for the suggestion for MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX. Doesn't look that different and at least this one has flashback. I may go with this.

 

PS: Not planning a more powerful CPU in the next 5 years or so.

[caspeer_costel]

Hi everyone,

 

Ignore the previous post since it no longer matters. Found a deal for a brand new open box MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX and I ordered that.

I appreciate everyone's input.

 

Thanks for all your help!