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I don't think any of those features are worth buying a new motherboard. I'd use this one until you plan on moving to a different platform or this one breaks. However, If you really want it, buy it. All I'm saying is the upgrade value for the money is probably a poor deal.

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So below are my current build specs. I'm not moving to AM5 anytime soon. At least until I have more expendable income and the hardware gets perfected. I'm debating if it's worth upgrading my motherboard to the ASRock X570 TAICHI AM4 AMD X570. I know it won't add anything in the ways of performance, but it has features I wish I knew about when I built my first/current rig. Things like the digital readout for error codes, a BIOS reset, a clear CMOS button, WiFi and Bluetooth, and power on and off buttons on the motherboard. None of which are on my current motherboard. I've a WiFi and BlueTooth card so I'm not missing out on that, but it would be at least 1 less component required that I could then donate to a family member or friend. I checked the QVL and it lists my CPU and RAM so that's also a selling point. Also I know a 3000 series GPU would be a more beneficial upgrade, but if I'm going to upgrade my motherboard I'd rather do that first.

 

Current Specs:

Motherboard: ASUS Prime X570-Pro

CPU: AMD 3600X

GPU: ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 2070 Super

DDR4: 64GB of 3200MHZ Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro (CMW32GX4M2C3200C16W)

PSU: EVGA Supernova 1000 P5 (80 Plus Platinum 1000W)

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So below are my current build specs. I'm not moving to AM5 anytime soon. At least until I have more expendable income and the hardware gets perfected. I'm debating if it's worth upgrading my motherboard to the ASRock X570 TAICHI AM4 AMD X570. I know it won't add anything in the ways of performance, but it has features I wish I knew about when I built my first/current rig. Things like the digital readout for error codes, a BIOS reset, a clear CMOS button, WiFi and Bluetooth, and power on and off buttons on the motherboard. None of which are on my current motherboard. I've a WiFi and BlueTooth card so I'm not missing out on that, but it would be at least 1 less component required that I could then donate to a family member or friend. I checked the QVL and it lists my CPU and RAM so that's also a selling point. Also I know a 3000 series GPU would be a more beneficial upgrade, but if I'm going to upgrade my motherboard I'd rather do that first.

 

Current Specs:

Motherboard: ASUS Prime X570-Pro

CPU: AMD 3600X

GPU: ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 2070 Super

DDR4: 64GB of 3200MHZ Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro (CMW32GX4M2C3200C16W)

PSU: EVGA Supernova 1000 P5 (80 Plus Platinum 1000W)

do what you want, if you want to buy it, why not, itll behave the same but ull just have those features u wanted, if you want to spend the money, no reason not to

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I don't think any of those features are worth buying a new motherboard. I'd use this one until you plan on moving to a different platform or this one breaks. However, If you really want it, buy it. All I'm saying is the upgrade value for the money is probably a poor deal.

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Common build advice: 1) Buy the cheapest (well reviewed) motherboard that has the features you need. Paying more typically only gets you features you won’t use. 2) only get as much RAM as you need, getting more won’t (typically) make your PC faster. 3) While I recommend getting an NVMe drive, you don’t need to splurge for an expensive drive with DRam cache, DRamless drives are fine for gamers. 4) paying for looks is fine, just don’t break the bank. 5) Tower coolers are usually good enough, unless you go top tier Intel or plan on OCing. 6) OCing is a dead meme, you probably shouldn’t bother. 7) "Bottlenecks" rarely matter and "Future-proofing" is a myth. 8) AIOs don't noticably improve performance past 240mm.

 

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If your board works fine and it doesn’t add anything you “need”, I can’t see a way to justify it. If you just have the upgrade bug, plenty of other things that you could buy that would be easier to justify imo. End of the day, it’s your choice though.

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Thanks! The upgrade bug did strike! I think I just needed confirmation that my logical side was correct and not just being stingy. lol

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todays shiny tech is tomorrows bargain is my philosophy.

I often get the itch to buuild new as I enjoy the process but my wallet screams BEHAVE. 

Anyways your system is good to rock a while longer and if you happen to enjoy gaming and spot a 5800X3D then that would possibly be your best upgrade.

quick google snippet below

 

As a result, the 5800X3D was up to 106% faster than the 3600, seen when comparing 1% low data at 1080p with the 6950 XT. With the Radeon 6600 XT, the 5800X3D still enabled up to 73% greater performance and even 42% stronger performance at 1440p.
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www.techspot.com/review/2502-upgrade-ryzen-3600-to-5800x3d/
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55 minutes ago, MAKerr said:

So below are my current build specs. I'm not moving to AM5 anytime soon. At least until I have more expendable income and the hardware gets perfected. I'm debating if it's worth upgrading my motherboard to the ASRock X570 TAICHI AM4 AMD X570. I know it won't add anything in the ways of performance, but it has features I wish I knew about when I built my first/current rig. Things like the digital readout for error codes, a BIOS reset, a clear CMOS button, WiFi and Bluetooth, and power on and off buttons on the motherboard. None of which are on my current motherboard. I've a WiFi and BlueTooth card so I'm not missing out on that, but it would be at least 1 less component required that I could then donate to a family member or friend. I checked the QVL and it lists my CPU and RAM so that's also a selling point. Also I know a 3000 series GPU would be a more beneficial upgrade, but if I'm going to upgrade my motherboard I'd rather do that first.

 

Current Specs:

Motherboard: ASUS Prime X570-Pro

CPU: AMD 3600X

GPU: ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 2070 Super

DDR4: 64GB of 3200MHZ Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro (CMW32GX4M2C3200C16W)

PSU: EVGA Supernova 1000 P5 (80 Plus Platinum 1000W)

Instead of replacing a perfectly good motherboard, replace the ageing CPU.

Get a Ryzen 7 5700X if you game on 1440p or 4K.

If you're on 1080p, upgrade the monitor.

M.S.C.E. (M.Sc. Computer Engineering), IT specialist in a hospital, 30+ years of gaming, 20+ years of computer enthusiasm, Geek, Trekkie, anime fan

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I checked the QVL for my motherboard and for the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors X570 (looking at upgrading to 5700X CPU) and my RAM isn't listed. There's one really close, but would it still work? Anyone know for certain? I added spaces to highlight the different character. I'm not sure what the difference is from "C" to "Z", but the 32GB, 3200MHZ, and C16 all match.

My RAM:   CMW32GX4M2 C 3200C16W

QVL RAM: CMW32GX4M2 Z 3200C16(Ver3.31)

 

Motherboard QVL page: https://www.asus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/all-series/prime-x570-pro/helpdesk_qvl/?model2Name=PRIME-X570-PRO

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