Budget 21-30k motherboard dilemma for Ryzen 5 3600

JJ the great

Disciple
  1. What is your budget?
    • 30K
  2. What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
    • CPU - Intel i5 3550
    • Motherboard - Asus Z77 mpro
    • GPU - GTX 970
    • RAM - Corsair 4X2GB 1866 MHz
    • Monitor - Vu 55 4k TV
    • PSU - Corsair HX650
    • SSD - Samsung 850 Evo 500
    • HDD - WD blue 4 tb & black 2tb
    • cooler - Noctua NH D14s
  3. Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
      • GPU - GTX 970
      • Monitor - Vu 55 4k TV
      • PSU - Corsair HX650
      • SDD - Samsung 850 Evo 500HDD - WD blue 4 tb & black 2tb
      • Cooler - Noctua NH D14s
  4. Which hardware component are you looking to buy (component name). If you have already decided on a configuration then please mention the (component brand and model) as well, this will help us in fine tuning your requirement.
    • CPU - Ryzen 5 3600 already bought
    • Motherboard - confused
    • Ram - 8X2 GB 3200 or 3600 whichever is the best
  5. Is this going to be your final configuration or you would be adding/upgrading a component in near future. If yes then please mention when and which component
    • Yes, will upgrade the GPU next year waiting for ampere or Navi 20 currently I like 2070s but will wait for next gen to arrive
    • Will get an additional SSD 1 tb nvme
    • WD gold 6 or 8 tb as the main hdd
  6. Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
  7. online or locally SMC
  8. Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
    • No
  9. What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
    • Gaming
    • Browsing
    • HTPC
    • Download rig, 24x7 operation
    • Watching HD movies
  10. Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
  11. nothing like that
  12. If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
  13. Currently I was playing sniper elite, Red dead 2, Spiderman & God of war on PS4 pro
  14. after upgrading will be playing assassin's Creed odessey, Gears 4 & 5, Forza horizon Cod black ops 4 & GTA online if anyone is interested in joining me
  15. What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
    1. Gaming - 1080p as of now after GPU upgrade 4k
    2. Desktop - 1080p
  16. Are you looking to overclock?
    • No
  17. Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
    • Currently on Windows 7 64 bit
    • but will be moving to Windows 10
 
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AMD Gaming RIG (GTX 970 3.5GB)
Budget -37.2K


Processor -AMD Ryzen 5 3600 -17k
Motherboard -MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC -12.7k
RAM -G.Skill SniperX 3600Mhz 16GB DDR4 (8GBx2) -7.5k (primeabgb.com)

All prices are taken from vedant computers unless specified above.

Total -37.2k
 
@themechanic was selling asus rog x370 board, look into that option
Thanks buddy for the reply but want this combo to run for at least 3 to 4 years so no plan to buy used

Asus X570 TUF Gaming Plus
2 x 8GB DDR4 3200/3600mhz
Planned to go for this combo but on newegg & amazon.com have some negative reviews regarding DOA but youtube reviews were good, any personal experience with this board?

AMD Gaming RIG (GTX 970 3.5GB)
Budget -37.2K


Processor -AMD Ryzen 5 3600 -17k
Motherboard -MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC -12.7k
RAM -G.Skill SniperX 3600Mhz 16GB DDR4 (8GBx2) -7.5k (primeabgb.com)

All prices are taken from vedant computers unless specified above.

Total -37.2k

@bssunilreddy
Hi buddy
Ryzen already bought from amazon got a pretty deal
MSI after-sales reputation is not that good so don't want to ride on a burning ship ;)
RAM seems fine if you are using it
how is your experience with ryzen so far?
any stability issues or heating troubles?

Thanks & Regards
JJ
 
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Thanks buddy for the reply but want this combo to run for at least 3 to 4 years so no plan to buy used


Planned to go for this combo but on newegg & amazon.com have some negative reviews regarding DOA but youtube reviews were good, any personal experience with this board?



Hi buddy
Ryzen already bought from amazon got a pretty deal
MSI after-sales reputation is not that good so don't want to ride on a burning ship ;)
RAM seems fine if you are using it
how is your experience with ryzen so far?
any stability issues or heating troubles?

Thanks & Regards
JJ
Are you going to buy from Newegg, Amazon,
No right
Then buy MSI which has some very good VRAM and VRAM heatsinks
Or else buy the suggested board.
Or wait for others suggestions

As for me Ryzen 5 3600, MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC is working good but since using stock cooler it's runs somewhat hot during gaming sessions.

Almost all present batch Mobos are updated for Ryzen 3000.
 
Are you going to buy from Newegg, Amazon,
No right
Then buy MSI which has some very good VRAM and VRAM heatsinks
Or else buy the suggested board.
Or wait for others suggestions

I think he is referring to earlier suggested combo by nac for Amazon USA and Newegg.

Planned to go for this combo but on newegg & amazon.com have some negative reviews regarding DOA but youtube reviews were good, any personal experience with this board?
Can you get RAMs from Amazon USA/Newegg ? There are plenty deals right now for 3600 MHz 16GB kits at about US$70. You may also have a look on Ballisitix Sport LT. They are excellent overclockers and go around US$65 mark for 3200MHz kit when in deal. I am using 3000MHz kit running at 3466MHz 16-18-18-36 timings stable.
 
I think he is referring to earlier suggested combo by nac for Amazon USA and Newegg.


Can you get RAMs from Amazon USA/Newegg ? There are plenty deals right now for 3600 MHz 16GB kits at about US$70. You may also have a look on Ballisitix Sport LT. They are excellent overclockers and go around US$65 mark for 3200MHz kit when in deal. I am using 3000MHz kit running at 3466MHz 16-18-18-36 timings stable.
The higher the RAM frequency the better but the sweet spot is 3200Mhz of course but since 3600Mhz kit is available for 7.3k from prime abgb so better go with it.
 
he higher the RAM frequency the better

Yes, exactly the reason I mentioned it in my post and myself running it at 3466 - max supported by my mobo. Ballistix Sport LT are E-die memory - which is regarded as second best after expensive B-die memory. This one can go all the way to 3733MHz; Only if OP can source it from out of India.
 
Are you going to buy from Newegg, Amazon,
No right
Then buy MSI which has some very good VRAM and VRAM heatsinks
Or else buy the suggested board.
Or wait for others suggestions

As for me Ryzen 5 3600, MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC is working good but since using stock cooler it's runs somewhat hot during gaming sessions.

Almost all present batch Mobos are updated for Ryzen 3000.

How much it gets hot while gaming & idle temperature, please
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I think he is referring to earlier suggested combo by nac for Amazon USA and Newegg.

Absolutely right:)


Can you get RAMs from Amazon USA/Newegg ? There are plenty deals right now for 3600 MHz 16GB kits at about US$70. You may also have a look on Ballisitix Sport LT. They are excellent overclockers and go around US$65 mark for 3200MHz kit when in deal. I am using 3000MHz kit running at 3466MHz 16-18-18-36 timings stable.

Yes, I saw the Ballistix one it's at 75$ right now but is it compatible with Ryzen 5
 
Yes, exactly the reason I mentioned it in my post and myself running it at 3466 - max supported by my mobo. Ballistix Sport LT are E-die memory - which is regarded as second best after expensive B-die memory. This one can go all the way to 3733MHz; Only if OP can source it from out of India.

Have you bought it from newegg?
their estimated vat is the customs duty or customs duty is separate payable on delivery?
I have not yet purchased anything from Newegg but can purchase
I have experience buying from amazon more

Thanks & Regards
JJ
 
Planned to go for this combo but on newegg & amazon.com have some negative reviews regarding DOA but youtube reviews were good, any personal experience with this board?
No, I don't have personal experience. Suggestion was based on reviews I read/watched.
Even the best products get some negative remarks. If it's overwhelming amount of negative reviews, then avoid. I hope it's not the case with this board.

Buying from Amazon.com or newegg, we don't get India warranty.
 
No, I don't have personal experience. Suggestion was based on reviews I read/watched.
Even the best products get some negative remarks. If it's overwhelming amount of negative reviews, then avoid. I hope it's not the case with this board.
Which board, MSI or Asrock?
 
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