Yes for X570... no for B550. There have been reports of Ryzen 2000 processors working on B550 motherboards but I wouldn't count on it as it's not supported....
is this still true?
does this mean if i get an x570 instead of a b550 i can continue to use my ryzen 2700 as a place holder?
As noted, MSFS2020 CURRENTLY uses DX11 and that's not very 'thread aware'. But I'm going to say getting a 4 core is a bad idea if that's your target 'game'.so will a 4 core 3100 do better on msfs than an 8 core 2700 cuz better single threading?
also, 32gb of slightly slower ram or 16gb of slightly faster for msfs2020? thoughts?
2x8 4000mhz cl18
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As noted, MSFS2020 CURRENTLY uses DX11 and that's not very 'thread aware'. But I'm going to say getting a 4 core is a bad idea if that's your target 'game'.
First is that Microsoft has committed that this is anything but a final product (it better not be). I think many expect them to move to DX12 in the future. Also, as with all prior MSFS releases, it's a platform that's built for expansions and add-ons and third party applications that integrate to the sim. Not just airplanes and airports either. I mean something like an electronic flight bag app, or VOR maps, for instance, that will suck up CPU resources all it's own. And, of course, video streaming your flight activities.
So I'd say anything less than 6 cores is probably not a good idea if looking long-term for running MSFS2020.
ASSUMING you have a 2-DIMM kit, you'll get out of it what the CPU silicon will let you. It won't be the motherboard that limits it.haha im so nervous about this g.skill asrock combo now, THANKS GUYSSSSS!!!
so will a 4 core 3100 do better on msfs than an 8 core 2700 cuz better single threading?
also, 32gb of slightly slower ram or 16gb of slightly faster for msfs2020? thoughts?
2x8 4000mhz cl18
vs
2x16 3600 cl18 is the numbers in question
Yes for X570... no for B550. There have been reports of Ryzen 2000 processors working on B550 motherboards but I wouldn't count on it as it's not supported....
is this still true?
does this mean if i get an x570 instead of a b550 i can continue to use my ryzen 2700 as a place holder?
You are right...X570 was extremely limited in the small form factors, and even more expensive for what you got.i guess an x570 itx could do the same thing, but there are equally as few options and i feel like im sacrificing a good bit in value for the itx form factor.
colorful and GALAX also make this x570m.What is your reasoning for going with X570?
Only one, as far as I can tell actually...Asrock X570m Pro 4.
Wow...look at the price!colorful and GALAX also make this x570m.
https://www.newegg.com/colorful-cvn-x570m-gaming-pro-v14/p/2MG-001S-00004
the one review i read said it was about the same as the ASRock Pro4 x570m.
its advertised as having 10 phase 10k gold blk caps. does this have better power delivery than the ASRock board in your opinion?
I remember Steve at HWUnboxed found that boards VRM to be very cool running in their B550 VRM Thermals review. It should be a good choice!Motherboard VRM Tier List v2 (currently AMD only)
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If it doesnt support my R7 2700 ill just use a r3 3100 as a placeholder while i wait for Ryzen 5000 series.
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I remember Steve at HWUnboxed found that boards VRM to be very cool running in their B550 VRM Thermals review. It should be a good choice!
I think it would be interesting to know if the B550 works with your 2700X, just out of curiosity. Also...how well it works if it does! I'd also try it with the shipping BIOS first, and not update until you're prepared should it stop working.