B550 or X570

[JR_12]

Hi All,

Given that the B550 board prices seem to be closer to x570 than b450, (so far) is there a reason to get B550 over X570? 

 

Other a few manufacturer specific features and 2.5 gbit Ethernet port - they seem to be pretty comparable. Any reason you all would wait to get B550 if you could find an x570 in stock? An example that comes to mind is asus tuf gaming x570 / MSI gaming plus x570 vs their B550 counterparts. 

[Letgomyleghoe.]

9 minutes ago, JR_12 said:

Hi All,

Given that the B550 board prices seem to be closer to x570 than b450, (so far) is there a reason to get B550 over X570? 

 

Other a few manufacturer specific features and 2.5 gbit Ethernet port - they seem to be pretty comparable. Any reason you all would wait to get B550 if you could find an x570 in stock? An example that comes to mind is asus tuf gaming x570 / MSI gaming plus x570 vs their B550 counterparts. 

It'll be cheaper. B450 covers, on average, the $100 price bracket. b550 is supposed to again on average to cover the 150 dollar price bracket. x570 is again on average the $200 price bracket. There is no point of getting a 5 series board unless you need pcie gen 4 or unless you plan to upgrade to a 4950x with a b450 tomahawk in which case you're a special person.

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b550 doesnt have onboard fan, so that might be a reason?

[JR_12]

2 minutes ago, Gundar said:

It'll be cheaper. B450 covers, on average, the $100 price bracket. b550 is supposed to again on average to cover the 150 dollar price bracket. x570 is again on average the $200 price bracket. There is no point of getting a 5 series board unless you need pcie gen 4 or unless you plan to upgrade to a 4950x with a b450 tomahawk in which case you're a special person.

Price wise, Gigabyte & MSI are releasing most of their boards $160 - $200 price range. I figured B550 would offer better power delivery, thermals & upgrade longevity over B450 but at that range seems like I could just shop around for a x570. Obviously, I don't "need" these features now, but doing a new build and trying to make the parts last as long as possible for future upgrades. 

[Letgomyleghoe.]

Just now, JR_12 said:

Price wise, Gigabyte & MSI are releasing most of their boards $160 - $200 price range. I figured B550 would offer better power delivery, thermals & upgrade longevity over B450 but at that range seems like I could just shop around for a x570. Obviously, I don't "need" these features now, but doing a new build and trying to make the parts last as long as possible for future upgrades. 

Your choice.