So I thought I had everything all wrapped up, figured out and ready to go for my first build. I did all sorts of research to make sure everything is going to work and planned out everything to a T. Asked lots of questions on here and had some amazing people help me out.
But now, near the end of all this, I realized I'm not going to run Windows. I'm going to run Linux (probably Zorin or Mint) instead. And I also had another very important realization that I'm probably going to need to run Virtual Machine on this computer for not only my own needs, but for class and work.
I know of VM's and did some research on the hardware requirements for them, and it seems as though the absolute bare min for them to even work is a 4 core processor, if not 6 or higher. And even at 4 cores, it still can be very slow they say.
I had already picked out the Intel i3 12100 and B660 Mobo as a great value priced option since I won't be using this computer for gaming, graphic rendering, or anything much other than personal computing. But did realize that for my IT classes and my own personal use, I am probably at some point going to be needing to run VM software. So I think I better slow my roll, and back up a little before I buy everything, only to find out in a few weeks or months down the road, I should have got something better and that can run VM ware. So I need to figure out a new chip and Mobo that has more cores that can handle running a VM.
So I guess I'm going to need to look for a processor that has at least 6 cores if not 8 now. And consequently a new Mobo. And after doing some initial searching/research, it looks like this AMD Ryzen 5 5600g with a B550 Mobo would be a similar setup to what I had before with the i312100 and B660 Mobo, just slightly better overall. Something in the middle, but priced very well for what you get. And on top of that, it says that with these AM4 B550 Mobo's, I can easily upgrade down the road to a much faster more powerful AMD Ryzen chip if I needed or wanted to. So that is a big plus. And this Ryzen chip and B550 Mobo's are about the same price, maybe just 10-20 more per piece. So no big deal. Still priced VERY well for what you get.
So just wondering if you think that is a good chip/mobo combo for the price to be able to run VM software at home? This chip is basically about the same price as the Intel i3 I was going to get and same goes for the B500 Mobo's. Or do you have some other recommendations?
And then follow up question. Every time I put one of these B550 A4 Mobo's in my Build on PC PART PICKER with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G chip, it comes up with all these Warnings and compatibility issues:
Compatibility: Warning! These parts have potential issues or incompatibilities. See details below.
Potential Issues / Incompatibilities
A
Warning: The Asus ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard supports the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor with BIOS version 1401. If the motherboard is using an older BIOS version, upgrading the BIOS will be necessary to support the CPU.
B
Note: A USB 2.0 to USB 3.2 Gen 1 header adapter is required.
C
Note: A USB 3.2 Gen 1 to USB 3.2 Gen 2 header adapter is required.
D
Note: Fan compatibility checking is currently not supported.
E
Note: The Asus ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard has an additional 4-pin ATX power connector but the EVGA GD (2019) 500 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply does not. This connector is used to supply additional 12V current to the motherboard. While the system will likely still run without it, higher current demands such as extreme overclocking or large video card current draws may require it.
F
Disclaimer: Some physical dimension constraints are currently not checked, such as CPU coolers and RAM clearance.
So I'm very confused as to what all this stuff means? I looked up what Mobo's go with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G chip, and the B550 is one of them. Along with the B570, B450, plus a bunch more weird ones I've never heard of. It seems like most sites say the order from best to worst is the B570, B550, B450, etc. So just wondering if anyone can tell me why it's coming up with this warning and ALL these other compatibility issues? What do they all mean? Is this normal?
But now, near the end of all this, I realized I'm not going to run Windows. I'm going to run Linux (probably Zorin or Mint) instead. And I also had another very important realization that I'm probably going to need to run Virtual Machine on this computer for not only my own needs, but for class and work.
I know of VM's and did some research on the hardware requirements for them, and it seems as though the absolute bare min for them to even work is a 4 core processor, if not 6 or higher. And even at 4 cores, it still can be very slow they say.
I had already picked out the Intel i3 12100 and B660 Mobo as a great value priced option since I won't be using this computer for gaming, graphic rendering, or anything much other than personal computing. But did realize that for my IT classes and my own personal use, I am probably at some point going to be needing to run VM software. So I think I better slow my roll, and back up a little before I buy everything, only to find out in a few weeks or months down the road, I should have got something better and that can run VM ware. So I need to figure out a new chip and Mobo that has more cores that can handle running a VM.
So I guess I'm going to need to look for a processor that has at least 6 cores if not 8 now. And consequently a new Mobo. And after doing some initial searching/research, it looks like this AMD Ryzen 5 5600g with a B550 Mobo would be a similar setup to what I had before with the i312100 and B660 Mobo, just slightly better overall. Something in the middle, but priced very well for what you get. And on top of that, it says that with these AM4 B550 Mobo's, I can easily upgrade down the road to a much faster more powerful AMD Ryzen chip if I needed or wanted to. So that is a big plus. And this Ryzen chip and B550 Mobo's are about the same price, maybe just 10-20 more per piece. So no big deal. Still priced VERY well for what you get.
So just wondering if you think that is a good chip/mobo combo for the price to be able to run VM software at home? This chip is basically about the same price as the Intel i3 I was going to get and same goes for the B500 Mobo's. Or do you have some other recommendations?
And then follow up question. Every time I put one of these B550 A4 Mobo's in my Build on PC PART PICKER with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G chip, it comes up with all these Warnings and compatibility issues:
Compatibility: Warning! These parts have potential issues or incompatibilities. See details below.
Potential Issues / Incompatibilities
A
Warning: The Asus ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard supports the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor with BIOS version 1401. If the motherboard is using an older BIOS version, upgrading the BIOS will be necessary to support the CPU.
B
Note: A USB 2.0 to USB 3.2 Gen 1 header adapter is required.
C
Note: A USB 3.2 Gen 1 to USB 3.2 Gen 2 header adapter is required.
D
Note: Fan compatibility checking is currently not supported.
E
Note: The Asus ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard has an additional 4-pin ATX power connector but the EVGA GD (2019) 500 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply does not. This connector is used to supply additional 12V current to the motherboard. While the system will likely still run without it, higher current demands such as extreme overclocking or large video card current draws may require it.
F
Disclaimer: Some physical dimension constraints are currently not checked, such as CPU coolers and RAM clearance.
So I'm very confused as to what all this stuff means? I looked up what Mobo's go with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G chip, and the B550 is one of them. Along with the B570, B450, plus a bunch more weird ones I've never heard of. It seems like most sites say the order from best to worst is the B570, B550, B450, etc. So just wondering if anyone can tell me why it's coming up with this warning and ALL these other compatibility issues? What do they all mean? Is this normal?