Question Can I use a Ryzen 9 9950x on this motherboard?

[Avanis]

Hello, I need some guidance on this, I will be getting the Asus Tuf B650-E Wifi, it's not an actual E I believe and I will pair it with a 7600x or a 7700x for now.

https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b650-e-wifi/

Here is the question, I like to upgrade CPUs, at some point, I will upgrade to maybe a 9800X3D or to a 9950x but I'm not sure if the VRMs of the Tuf B650-E with an 8+2 teamed power stages will be able to handle such CPUs? Am I risking anything by installing such CPUs on this motherboard? Will they work as intended? (I will not be overclocking)

I have very limited options here, but the TUF B650-E has a good offer on it, my only other option is the MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI but it's much more expensive, it's a better MB, but if the TUF B650-E is sufficient I will get it and save the extra $.

 

[COLGeek]

The simple answer is yes. The CPU is compatible.

With proper cooling, you should be fine.

 

[Lutfij]

You should be fine but I'd look into a higher quality board, something above the TUF series.

If you look through the product's page;

https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b650-e-wifi/

8(60A)+2(60A) power stages with enlarged VRM heatsinks
is stated at the top of the page. If you do the math, that VRM design would handle anything you throw at it.

You might want to go through this;

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

 

[USAFRet]

With the proper BIOS version, yes.
v2613.

https://www.asus.com/motherboards-c...esk_qvl_cpu?model2Name=TUF-GAMING-B650-E-WIFI