I plan to upgrade my CPU with new one, which motherboard is the best one?

okoice · Oct 14, 2017

I finally decided to buy myself new CPU but the problem is i dont know yet which motherboard should i get because i have never changed motherboard before so thats why i ask if everything is going to be compatible with each other. And which one of the motherboards i have listed here would suit my specs and needs the best. P.S. i am a gamer. Thank you in advance for your ansewers.

CPU (old one) = AMD Phenom(tm) II X6 1055T Processor (6 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
CPU (new one) = AMD RYZEN 7 1700 (will come with its own cooler in box with CPU)
GPU = AMD Radeon R9 380 Series
PSU = Fortron FSP650-80EGN
Motherboard(old one) = m4a88td-v evo/usb3
TV Card = Smit CA-Modul IRDETO
SSD (planning to buy) = Samsung 850 EVO 500GB

Choice of motherboards:
1) MSI B350 GAMING PLUS
2) ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING
3) MSI B350 PC MATE
4) MSI B350 TOMAHAWK

vapour · Oct 14, 2017

1. If your major usage is gaming, you don't really need Ryzen 1700. Ryzen 1600 is enough and even Ryzen 1200 will be good match to your GPU. For those two CPUs, any B350 MB can do the job.

2. If you get Ryzen 1700, the only B350 mb can max Ryzen 1700 oc is gaming pro carbon. Other B350 mb is not good enough, vram not strong enough. You will have to go with X370 mb.

3. You understand you need ddr4 ram for Ryzen, right?

okoice · Oct 16, 2017

vapour :

1. I need to have smooth perfomance so saving a few bucks isnt an option since i spend 12 hours daily gaming. And intel is just overpriced for a little better perfomance paying 1,5-2,5x as much
2. So basically any B350 will fit and work correctly with my other components? And pro carbon isnt available
3. I do understand that, thats why i dont ask about it. But thanks for mentioning it

But again which one of these 4x options is the best one, thats what i wonder about because they all look the same to me. Im no motherboard expert after all.

vapour · Oct 16, 2017

Ryzen 1700 and Ryzen 1600 will have almost no gaming performance difference. But if you have the money, get 1700. Among those 4 ignoring price, PC Mate is definitely the last pick, Tomahawk will be my first pick.

okoice :

vapour :

1. I need to have smooth perfomance so saving a few bucks isnt an option since i spend 12 hours daily gaming. And intel is just overpriced for a little better perfomance paying 1,5-2,5x as much
2. So basically any B350 will fit and work correctly with my other components? And pro carbon isnt available
3. I do understand that, thats why i dont ask about it. But thanks for mentioning it

But again which one of these 4x options is the best one, thats what i wonder about because they all look the same to me. Im no motherboard expert after all.

okoice · Oct 22, 2017

Why Tomahawk is the best one there? I have heard its bios takes long time to start. Can you please listen here the pros and cons compared to other motherboards? Im total newbie with motherboards. Thank you for the ansewer in advance.

And currently i am choosing from these motherboards
1) ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING
2) MSI B350 PC MATE
3) MSI B350 TOMAHAWK

vapour :

Ryzen 1700 and Ryzen 1600 will have almost no gaming performance difference. But if you have the money, get 1700. Among those 4 ignoring price, PC Mate is definitely the last pick, Tomahawk will be my first pick.

okoice :

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