MOBO for Ryzen 5 1600x

nuny20

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Sep 14, 2016
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Hello guys,
I want to upgrade my computer a bit, but I don't have good knowledge about it.
I want to buy Ryzen 5 1600x and overclock it. I would be happy with 4,0Ghz if possible.
I need your help which ATX Mobo to buy, RAM, do I need new PSU or cooling etc etc..
I would go for 350 $ Maximum for both RAM and MOBO
Thank you!
My Currect spec;
MoBo: Microstar Internacional MS-7395
Cooler: Cooler master hyper 212x
PSU: Corsair CX 500
GPU: 1050 Ti
RAM: 4x2GB 1066 Mhz DDR2
CPU:Intel quad core Q6600 3,3 Ghz (2,4Ghz stock)
 
Solution
Make sure you order AM4 mounting bracket for your hyper 212
If you don't want to bother, 1600 is a good option too, I am OCing it with stock cooler to 3.8, 3.9 is plausible.
PSU is no good, get a new one too.
I will get:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (Purchased For $0.00)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $293.96
Prices...
Make sure you order AM4 mounting bracket for your hyper 212
If you don't want to bother, 1600 is a good option too, I am OCing it with stock cooler to 3.8, 3.9 is plausible.
PSU is no good, get a new one too.
I will get:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (Purchased For $0.00)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $293.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-23 11:27 EST-0500
 
Solution
While I always recommend the ASRock Taichi, simply because mine is spectacular.... for your budget, and if you're good with spending $350, I would take the G.Skill Flare-X 2x8GB RAM and then the best reviewed mobo that fits your needs for I/O. That RAM was 3200 out of the box for my mobo. If you save on the mobo, get an SSD or M.2 drive which will seriously improve your system performance.

I have the same CPU at stock with the G.Skill RAM, a Samsung 960 EVO M.2 PCie in the Ultra slot for the OS and a 1080ti just installed this week. The 3DMark score was over 25,000.
 

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