[SOLVED] Anyone using Ryzen 3000 series CPUs on B450 boards ?

[ThunderFlash]

I'm planning to buy a Ryzen 5 3600 CPU for a new build. Since I cannot afford X570 boards due to high price I'm planning to buy a B450 board and update its bios to use a new generation Ryzen 3000 CPU on it .has anyone done it here ? How's the performance ? did you face any bugs or issues ?

 

[CosmicDance]

I haven't seen any posts regarding compatibility issues my self.
I too have a B450 board with a Ryzen 2700X so would just use that if I upgraded to a 3000 series.
These B450 s are listed as compatible on AMD's site.
Just make sure you update your BIOS before installing the CPU if possible as they are not compatible without a recent BIOS update.

If you can't do this then ask the company you are purchasing it from to update it.
Alternatively you can get a special basic loan CPU from AMD just to update the BIOS.

 

[ThunderFlash]

Thanks for your reply.is this loan facility available world wide ? Or it's only for US consumers

 

[CosmicDance]

I'm not sure of exact regions and limitations.
You need to apply for it if you need one.
Depends if your mobo has been updated already/has a BIOS flash button so it can update without a CPU/can be updated by the company you purchase from or some people just pay a computer shop a small charge to update their BIOS.

AMD revives free boot kit offer for struggling Ryzen 3000 owners

Boot kit includes Athlon 200GE processor and thermal solution with pre-paid return shipping.

hexus.net

 

[TJ Hooker]

If you get a board with BIOS flashback you can update the BIOS without a supported CPU.

View: https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/bvfo57/list_of_b350_b450_x370_and_x470_motherboards_with/?ref_source=embed&ref=share

 

[InvalidError]

Picking a 400-series motherboard for use with 3rd-gen will become much easier once MSI's MAX lineup refresh and similar refresh branding from other manufacturers get to the shelves.

 

[ThunderFlash]

Picking a 400-series motherboard for use with 3rd-gen will become much easier once MSI's MAX lineup refresh and similar refresh branding from other manufacturers get to the shelves.

Any idea regarding the timeline of it's launch ?

 

[DMAN999]

Personally I'd wait a month or two anyways.
So far Every BIOS from every manufacturer that supports the 3000 series CPU's (for B450/X470 and X570 MB's) seems to be Buggy.
Hopefully they will have most of the bugs worked out sooner rather than later.

 

[InvalidError]

Any idea regarding the timeline of it's launch ?

They are shipping now, only a matter of them getting to store shelves.

 

[InvalidError]

Personally I'd wait a month or two anyways.

No hurry for me either, definitely not buying until the B550 boards if I don't decide to skip to Zen 3 instead.

 

[stefanos50]

I have ryzen 5 3600 with msi b450 tomahawk and the only problem is the high temps you will face. Good for me i owned a noctua cooler so i idle at 43-50c and at full load 75-80c but with the stock cooler you probably hit 90-95c at full load.

 

[theonerm2]

https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/does-anyone-want-my-review-of-the-ryzen-5-3600.3500837/

Vote people.

I think you all might find this review interesting.

I'm using a b450 board.