Motherboard for Ryzen 1700x

[Astro RAM]

So I am picking up a Ryzen 1700x soon and have come down to 2 different motherboards but don't know which to choose.

A ASUS Prime X370-Pro
link:https://www.amazon.com/Prime-X370-Pro-Ryzen-Motherboard-Lighting/dp/B06WD4N297/ref=pd_bxgy_147_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B06WD4N297&pd_rd_r=ZCANATVNDTP4R7ZGXT2G&pd_rd_w=qcH39&pd_rd_wg=Sl5f1&psc=1&refRID=ZCANATVNDTP4R7ZGXT2G

or

A Asrock X370 Killer
link: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813157769

I hope to pair it with this RAM:https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-3000MHz-Desktop-Memory/dp/B0134EW7G8/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=HW6BCBEEB6RY7QMKRS5P

Overclock is a maybe for me since I don't know exactly if I can or not but, maybe boost the 1700x to its 3.8Ghz, maybe to the full 4.0 in the future. Also I want to keep my current Cooler: Hyper 212 Evo to put on either of these. Although I'm not sure if I can.

Please any help is great, as I have heard various response on how Ryzen chips are being picky or bios for motherboards are iffy with compatibility. And although I am not future proofing, I would like my rig to last another 4 years or so like this last one has.

UPDATE:
I did not mention that this is all for replace my current system parts. Such as CPU, RAM, and the motherboard. I also have a GTX 1070 if that is important in determining the motherboard. The replacement is due to the fact that I am streaming more, playing more intense game, and doing work and school work using Adobe programs.

As this is replacing the other 3 parts, I do not need any of the other essentials such as OS, monitors, keyboards, etc.

The budget for these 3 parts I am planning around $600.

Please let me know if I left any crucial information out.

 

[Chugalug_]

Hard to pick a mobo without an overall build budget and listed intention.
What are you planning to do with your system?
What's your budget?
Do you need OS/monitor/peripherals included?

 

[Astro RAM]

Hard to pick a mobo without an overall build budget and listed intention.
What are you planning to do with your system?
What's your budget?
Do you need OS/monitor/peripherals included?

Sorry, I'll update this post in a sec. But mainly I am replacing current parts. This PC is being used currently and will continue to be used for streaming, gaming, and adobe editing.

Like stated above, the only things I need are RAM, CPU, and MOBO. I am currently using WIN 10.

And my budget is sitting around $600 for these three parts, it'll probably go over a bit sadly. But the margin of over is small enough that I deem ok.

 

[Chugalug_]

What are your full current specs?
Didn't mention them.

 

[Astro RAM]

What are your full current specs?
Didn't mention them.

Current:

Cooler: Hyper 212 Evo
RAM: 16GB DDR3
CPU: AMD FX 8320
MOBO: ASUS M5A97 R2.0
Storage: 1 250GB SSD, 2 1TB HDD
PSU: Thermaltake SMART Series SP-650PCBUS 650W ATX 12V 2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply
GPU: GTX 1070 GIGABYTE
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 500R Arctic White Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case

 

[madmatt30]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - X370 KILLER SLI/ac ATX AM4 Motherboard ($138.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($126.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $565.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-01 09:03 EDT-0400

Once overclocked theres no difference between the 1700 & x (apart from you get a free cooler)

You can use the evo , you need to go to the cooler master website & order a free bracket.

 

[Lucky_SLS]

the 212 cooler for a 1700X is a terrible idea. its simply not a power cooler. get the cryorig r1 ultimate. the 500R[nice case BTW] will support it. if u r gonna be using just one GPU, a b350 mobo like the gigabyte gaming 3 b350 is enough. Ram : https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820313841&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

[Chugalug_]

Perfect fit.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4GHz 8-Core Processor ($349.89 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($76.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - T-Force / Night Hawk 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $531.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-01 09:12 EDT-0400

 

[Chugalug_]

@Lucky SLS, incorrect, the 212 evo is still a great cooler for the 1700x with a moderate overclock, the R1 is a completely silly investment, overpriced for the performance that it offers. Its on 10nm remember. EDIT: OOPS!
Accidentally made an i7 list, mb. See here.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4GHz 8-Core Processor ($349.89 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($76.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - T-Force / Night Hawk 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $531.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-01 09:12 EDT-0400

 

[Lucky_SLS]

for stock its ok, OP is talking abt going for a 4.0ghz overclock in the future. still seems ok to u?
edit : ryzen is 14nm not 10

 

[Seanie280672]

My 5c worth, don't get 3000mhz ram, Ryzen doesn't have the dividers to fully support it, it will end up running at a max speed of 2933mhz, get 3200mhz which is the current sweet spot for Ryzen and will eventually run at 3200mhz.

 

[madmatt30]

^ yeah I'll agree with that to be fair .
3200 lpx is only 9 more & even though people have only managed 2933 on the killer with relaxed timings ita a safer bet.

 

[Astro RAM]

@Lucky SLS, incorrect, the 212 evo is still a great cooler for the 1700x with a moderate overclock, the R1 is a completely silly investment, overpriced for the performance that it offers. Its on 10nm remember. EDIT: OOPS!
Accidentally made an i7 list, mb. See here.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4GHz 8-Core Processor ($349.89 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($76.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - T-Force / Night Hawk 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $531.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-01 09:12 EDT-0400

Any main differences from the two motherboards you've suggested? Other than price of course lol.

Also may jump up to 3200mhz ram with everyones suggestions.

 

[Astro RAM]

for stock its ok, OP is talking abt going for a 4.0ghz overclock in the future. still seems ok to u?

It's a possible idea for an overclock in the future. But hopefully by then I'll be planning on getting a watercooling system put in. But for now i really plan on keeping the Evo

 

[madmatt30]

@Lucky SLS, incorrect, the 212 evo is still a great cooler for the 1700x with a moderate overclock, the R1 is a completely silly investment, overpriced for the performance that it offers. Its on 10nm remember. EDIT: OOPS!
Accidentally made an i7 list, mb. See here.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4GHz 8-Core Processor ($349.89 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($76.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - T-Force / Night Hawk 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $531.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-01 09:12 EDT-0400

Any main differences from the two motherboards you've suggested? Other than price of course lol.

Also may jump up to 3200mhz ram with everyones suggestions.

The pro 4 is a fairly bare featured board mate, a good board but nothing fancy.
I own it ,had no issues overclokcing a 1700 to 4.1ghz on it.
That is a very good price & it will do the job - Ill be honest though & say my only real reason for going for it was for a white colour co-ordinated build.

If colour was not tht important I woul dhave bought the fatality k4 instead

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CczZxr/asrock-fatal1ty-ab350-gaming-k4-atx-quad-cpu-am4-motherboard-fatal1ty-ab350-gaming-k4

That said for under $100 on a straight quality & power delivery front the pro 4 is imo the best

 

[Astro RAM]

@Lucky SLS, incorrect, the 212 evo is still a great cooler for the 1700x with a moderate overclock, the R1 is a completely silly investment, overpriced for the performance that it offers. Its on 10nm remember. EDIT: OOPS!
Accidentally made an i7 list, mb. See here.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4GHz 8-Core Processor ($349.89 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($76.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - T-Force / Night Hawk 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $531.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-01 09:12 EDT-0400

Any main differences from the two motherboards you've suggested? Other than price of course lol.

Also may jump up to 3200mhz ram with everyones suggestions.

The pro 4 is a fairly bare featured board mate, a good board but nothing fancy.
I own it ,had no issues overclokcing a 1700 to 4.1ghz on it.
That is a very good price & it will do the job - Ill be honest though & say my only real reason for going for it was for a white colour co-ordinated build.

If colour was not tht important I woul dhave bought the fatality k4 instead

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CczZxr/asrock-fatal1ty-ab350-gaming-k4-atx-quad-cpu-am4-motherboard-fatal1ty-ab350-gaming-k4

That said for under $100 on a straight quality & power delivery front the pro 4 is imo the best

So if color wasn't an issue. Should I go for the fatality or x370 killer? Need my RAM at is 3200mhz or 3000mhz mark and CPU to reach maybe 3.8ghz or so. I need to be able to reach good speeds as this PC is gonna be used for gaming, streaming, and work editing.

 

[Chugalug_]

I'd get the fatality, wasn't that cheap when I checked yesterday, great deal. Swap it out in the list I posted as well.

 

[Astro RAM]

I'd get the fatality, wasn't that cheap when I checked yesterday, great deal. Swap it out in the list I posted as well.

Alright so this should be the build then. I think its right. Should all work out good right?

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4GHz 8-Core Processor ($349.89 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 AM4 AMD ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3200 (PC4 25600) ($135.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $589.99

Links:
RAM:https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233859&cm_re=3200_ddr4_ram-_-20-233-859-_-Product

CPU:https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Ryzen-1700X-Processor-YD170XBCAEWOF/dp/B06X3W9NGG/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ZREBWZA9YPEV9Z5QZEKT

MOBO:https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157759&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

[Chugalug_]

Not much diff with 3200, not worth the price hike imo, $20 is too much for 200Mhz.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4GHz 8-Core Processor ($329.62 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($103.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - T-Force / Night Hawk 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $538.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-01 18:43 EDT-0400

 

[Astro RAM]

Not much diff with 3200, not worth the price hike imo, $20 is too much for 200Mhz.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4GHz 8-Core Processor ($329.62 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($103.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - T-Force / Night Hawk 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $538.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-01 18:43 EDT-0400

True, but rather be safer and getting the slight boost. But I'll decide that on my own.

Thanks for all the help!

 

[Chugalug_]

No problem.