[SOLVED] Best motherboard for mid-range gaming PC ?

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Drencrom

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Hi guys I’m planning to build a mid range gaming PC. I already have a Zotac RTX 3060 GPU and a fractal design focus G mid tower case.

I’ve never build a gaming pc before and have no idea what requirements I need.
My budgets is £400 for motherboard CPU, ram, SSD and power supply.
 
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crash1011

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Drencrom said:
Hi guys I’m planning to build a mid range gaming PC. I already have a Zotac RTX 3060 GPU and a fractal design focus G mid tower case.

I’ve never build a gaming pc before and have no idea what requirements I need.
My budgets is £400 for motherboard CPU, ram, SSD and power supply.
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How about this bunch, works out to about £412 but that's a nice CPU down there. I can vouch for the motherboard, had one for years with zero problems. Might want a PSU with more watts if you plan to upgrade from the 3060 later though.

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Processor (6C/12T, 35 MB Cache, 4.2 GHz Max Boost) : Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Buy
www.amazon.co.uk
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-B450M-MORTAR-MAX-Motherboard/dp/B07WC6LLB6

Seasonic CORE-GC-500 Non-Modular PC Power Supply 80PLUS Gold 500 Watt - Amazon.co.uk

Buy Seasonic CORE-GC-500 Non-Modular PC Power Supply 80PLUS Gold 500 Watt
www.amazon.co.uk

Crucial Ballistix RGB BL2K8G32C16U4RL 3200 MHz, DDR4, DRAM, Desktop Gaming Memory Kit, 16GB (8GB x2), CL16, Red - Amazon.co.uk

Buy Crucial Ballistix RGB BL2K8G32C16U4RL 3200 MHz, DDR4, DRAM, Desktop Gaming Memory Kit, 16GB (8GB x2), CL16, Red
www.amazon.co.uk
 
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Drencrom

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crash1011 said:
How about this bunch, works out to about £412 but that's a nice CPU down there. I can vouch for the motherboard, had one for years with zero problems. Might want a PSU with more watts if you plan to upgrade from the 3060 later though.

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Processor (6C/12T, 35 MB Cache, 4.2 GHz Max Boost) : Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Buy
www.amazon.co.uk
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-B450M-MORTAR-MAX-Motherboard/dp/B07WC6LLB6

Seasonic CORE-GC-500 Non-Modular PC Power Supply 80PLUS Gold 500 Watt - Amazon.co.uk

Buy Seasonic CORE-GC-500 Non-Modular PC Power Supply 80PLUS Gold 500 Watt
www.amazon.co.uk

Crucial Ballistix RGB BL2K8G32C16U4RL 3200 MHz, DDR4, DRAM, Desktop Gaming Memory Kit, 16GB (8GB x2), CL16, Red - Amazon.co.uk

Buy Crucial Ballistix RGB BL2K8G32C16U4RL 3200 MHz, DDR4, DRAM, Desktop Gaming Memory Kit, 16GB (8GB x2), CL16, Red
www.amazon.co.uk
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crash1011 said:
How about this bunch, works out to about £412 but that's a nice CPU down there. I can vouch for the motherboard, had one for years with zero problems. Might want a PSU with more watts if you plan to upgrade from the 3060 later though.

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Processor (6C/12T, 35 MB Cache, 4.2 GHz Max Boost) : Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Buy
www.amazon.co.uk
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-B450M-MORTAR-MAX-Motherboard/dp/B07WC6LLB6

Seasonic CORE-GC-500 Non-Modular PC Power Supply 80PLUS Gold 500 Watt - Amazon.co.uk

Buy Seasonic CORE-GC-500 Non-Modular PC Power Supply 80PLUS Gold 500 Watt
www.amazon.co.uk

Crucial Ballistix RGB BL2K8G32C16U4RL 3200 MHz, DDR4, DRAM, Desktop Gaming Memory Kit, 16GB (8GB x2), CL16, Red - Amazon.co.uk

Buy Crucial Ballistix RGB BL2K8G32C16U4RL 3200 MHz, DDR4, DRAM, Desktop Gaming Memory Kit, 16GB (8GB x2), CL16, Red
www.amazon.co.uk
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I’m really sorry I’ve been drinking and have just bought Crucial Ballistix BL2K8G36C16U4W 3600 MHz, DDR4, DRAM, Desktop Gaming Memory Kit, 16GB (8GB x2), CL16, White from Amazon before I saw your post.

Will that work with that motherboard?

I’m after a white theme.
 
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crash1011

Jun 8, 2021
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Drencrom said:
I’m really sorry I’ve been drinking and have just bought Crucial Ballistix BL2K8G36C16U4W 3600 MHz, DDR4, DRAM, Desktop Gaming Memory Kit, 16GB (8GB x2), CL16, White from Amazon before I saw your post.

Will that work with that motherboard?

I’m after a white theme.
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It should as long as you get a non-APU Ryzen 3000-series processor with it. Found a few builds with that mix of processor, motherboard, and RAM online.

https://m.onlinetrade.ru/catalogue/...stix_white_bl2k8g36c16u4w-2054153-r86396.html

These guys sell Ryzen 5 3600s cheaper than Amazon:

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/compu.../amd-ryzen-5-3600-processor-10194811-pdt.html
www.cclonline.com

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6GHz 6 Core (Socket AM4) CPU - 100-100000031BOX

Available at CCL - AMD Ryzen 5 3600. 3.6GHz, 6 cores, 12 Threads, 35MB Cache & 65W TDP. Fits in Socket AM4 motherboards. Includes Cooler. , Mfg Code: 100-100000031BOX
www.cclonline.com www.cclonline.com
 
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It should as long as you get a non-APU Ryzen 3000-series processor with it. Found a few builds with that mix of processor, motherboard, and RAM online.

https://m.onlinetrade.ru/catalogue/...stix_white_bl2k8g36c16u4w-2054153-r86396.html

These guys sell Ryzen 5 3600s cheaper than Amazon:

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/compu.../amd-ryzen-5-3600-processor-10194811-pdt.html
www.cclonline.com

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6GHz 6 Core (Socket AM4) CPU - 100-100000031BOX

Available at CCL - AMD Ryzen 5 3600. 3.6GHz, 6 cores, 12 Threads, 35MB Cache & 65W TDP. Fits in Socket AM4 motherboards. Includes Cooler. , Mfg Code: 100-100000031BOX
www.cclonline.com www.cclonline.com
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crash1011 said:
It should as long as you get a non-APU Ryzen 3000-series processor with it. Found a few builds with that mix of processor, motherboard, and RAM online.

https://m.onlinetrade.ru/catalogue/...stix_white_bl2k8g36c16u4w-2054153-r86396.html

These guys sell Ryzen 5 3600s cheaper than Amazon:

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/compu.../amd-ryzen-5-3600-processor-10194811-pdt.html
www.cclonline.com

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6GHz 6 Core (Socket AM4) CPU - 100-100000031BOX

Available at CCL - AMD Ryzen 5 3600. 3.6GHz, 6 cores, 12 Threads, 35MB Cache & 65W TDP. Fits in Socket AM4 motherboards. Includes Cooler. , Mfg Code: 100-100000031BOX
www.cclonline.com www.cclonline.com
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Thanks ever so much. I’m definitely gonna buy that CPU but not sure about motherboard as seen this board on curry’s website.

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/compu...V0-3tCh1wUAavEAQYASABEgJEEfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds


What do you think?

Edit: that is a long url, sorry.
 
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crash1011

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Drencrom said:
Thanks ever so much. I’m definitely gonna buy that CPU but not sure about motherboard as seen this board on curry’s website.

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/compu...V0-3tCh1wUAavEAQYASABEgJEEfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds


What do you think?

Edit: that is a long url, sorry.
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Man, friend, that ASUS board didn't exactly cover itself in glory in testing.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuPH9pCCK-E


The board I recommended (B450M Mortar Max) is basically a smaller version of the B450 Tomahawk which did much better in that test. If you're really willing to go £50+ over your budget, your money's better spent on a faster, latest-model processor like the Ryzen 5 5600x. Maybe the best you can get today value for money.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AMD-Ryzen-5600X-Processor-Cache/dp/B08166SLDF
www.tomshardware.com

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Review: The Mainstream Knockout

Kill the body and the head will die
www.tomshardware.com www.tomshardware.com

Ryzen 5000-series processors will work with B450 boards including the Mortar Max as long as you properly update the BIOS. Lots of how-to videos on YouTube, best find someone who's done it before to help.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPF-V4FjULg

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsgDA4s3iT0
 
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