Fresh Start-need help

[Fizzo]

My current pc is not optimal to be upgraded as my motherboard is really old so i have found a good one called the asus rog strix b450-f which is a ddr4 atx motherboard with a am4 socket. However im not good when it comes to actual pc parts so can i get help on if a 1660ti and amd ryzen 5 3600x will be compatable with this motherboard and also help on a sensible priced and safe power supply? Thanks for your help in advanced!!

 

[Guest]

The GPU yes,

the CPU - most probably (if the board you are buying is running a new bios than you should be fine)

[Fasauceome]

If you want a motherboard that's guaranteed compatible, any of the MAX motherboards from MSI are good to go. Tomahawk Max, gaming plus Max, B450-A Pro Max. The ASRock B450M/AC is also updated and ready to go.

 

If you were interested in PSU guidelines, you can check the PSU tier list to see some comparisons. I highly recommend tier B or higher.

[Fizzo]

Thanks for your help do you know a slightly better cpu that i could get for it that would be a lot safer?

 

 

[Fasauceome]

1 minute ago, Fizzo said:

Thanks for your help do you know a slightly better cpu that i could get for it that would be a lot safer?

 

 

Make sure you quote us so that we can see your responses

 

What do you mean by safer? 

[Guest]

Just now, Fizzo said:

Thanks for your help do you know a slightly better cpu that i could get for it that would be a lot safer?

 

 

Thats not how that works - the 3rd gen CPU's all need a board that is compatible, regardless if its a Ryzen 3 or a Ryzen 7. 

[Fizzo]

hh

 

[Fizzo]

3 minutes ago, Konrad_K said:

Thats not how that works - the 3rd gen CPU's all need a board that is compatible, regardless if its a Ryzen 3 or a Ryzen 7. 

Ah ok thank you ! how do i know if the bios are updated in order for the cpu to be compatible ? also any reccomendations on power supply?

 

[Guest]

Everything was already explained by @Fasauceome

[Fasauceome]

23 minutes ago, Fizzo said:

Ah ok thank you ! how do i know if the bios are updated in order for the cpu to be compatible ? also any reccomendations on power supply?

 

B450 MAX motherboards are guaranteed to be updated.

 

Corsair CX550 is a good budget choice.

[Fizzo]

36 minutes ago, Konrad_K said:

Everything was already explained by @Fasauceome

Thanks Konrad and Fasauce can someone pls explain how i can find if the bios are updated i dont get all fasauce's stuff hes writing

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, Fizzo said:

Thanks Konrad and Fasauce can someone pls explain how i can find if the bios are updated i dont get all fasauce's stuff hes writing

Basically the B450 MAX motherboards from MSI (brand) will work with the CPU you chose.

[Fasauceome]

1 hour ago, Fizzo said:

Thanks Konrad and Fasauce can someone pls explain how i can find if the bios are updated i dont get all fasauce's stuff hes writing

So, MSI is a motherboard manufacturer. They sell all different kinds of motherboards like the tomahawk and the gaming pro. If you choose one of their motherboards that has the word MAX in the name, it will have an updated BIOS, making it usable with a Ryzen 5 3600.

 

Non-max:

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/Hy97YJ/msi-b450-tomahawk-atx-am4-motherboard-b450-tomahawk

 

Max:

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/jcYQzy/msi-b450-tomahawk-max-atx-am4-motherboard-b450-tomahawk-max

^^^ this one would be the one you want.

[Fizzo]

1 hour ago, Fasauceome said:

So, MSI is a motherboard manufacturer. They sell all different kinds of motherboards like the tomahawk and the gaming pro. If you choose one of their motherboards that has the word MAX in the name, it will have an updated BIOS, making it usable with a Ryzen 5 3600.

 

Non-max:

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/Hy97YJ/msi-b450-tomahawk-atx-am4-motherboard-b450-tomahawk

 

Max:

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/jcYQzy/msi-b450-tomahawk-max-atx-am4-motherboard-b450-tomahawk-max

^^^ this one would be the one you want.

Thanks so much for your help 

[Fizzo]

1 hour ago, Fasauceome said:

So, MSI is a motherboard manufacturer. They sell all different kinds of motherboards like the tomahawk and the gaming pro. If you choose one of their motherboards that has the word MAX in the name, it will have an updated BIOS, making it usable with a Ryzen 5 3600.

 

Non-max:

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/Hy97YJ/msi-b450-tomahawk-atx-am4-motherboard-b450-tomahawk

 

Max:

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/jcYQzy/msi-b450-tomahawk-max-atx-am4-motherboard-b450-tomahawk-max

^^^ this one would be the one you want.

It comes up with  this still 

[Fasauceome]

16 minutes ago, Fizzo said:

It comes up with  this still

Pcpartpicker doesn't know that the MAX boards are updated. You can ignore that warning.

Edited March 29, 2020 by Fasauceome

[Fizzo]

15 hours ago, Fasauceome said:

Pcpartpicker doesn't know that the MAX boards are updated. You can ignore that warning.

Thanks so much! One more quick question where is the graphics card located in the part picker?
 

[Fasauceome]

6 hours ago, Fizzo said:

Thanks so much! One more quick question where is the graphics card located in the part picker?
 

"video card"

[Fizzo]

17 hours ago, Fasauceome said:

"video card"

thanks however i cannot find the 1660ti

nevermind have found it !

Edited March 31, 2020 by Fizzo