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Question need help choosing right motherboard for memory and cpu

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hello i have 128 GB of 2RX4 (PC4) ram and a amd 5 5600 and amd 5 3600 will anyone help me find a motherboard that supports both?
 
Hey there,

I'd be going for something like this:
PCPartPicker Part List

Motherboard: MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $139.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-11-21 11:29 EST-0500


Now, 128gb support is not on every mobo, and even if it is supported, the speed may have to be dropped below it's rated speed (This is the issues with 4 DIMMs instead of 2 DIMMs).

Which exact model ram is it? We need the partnumber.

Buying the ram first, is not the best idea. Usually go with mobo first, then select working ram from the QVL for that mobo.
 
amd 5 5600 and amd 5 3600
There are no dual-CPU AM4 socket MoBos if this is what you are asking.

But if you want two individual MoBos, then following chipsets have AM4 socket:

AMD Socket AM4 Motherboard Chipset Solutions​

As you plan your next rig, check and see which Ryzen processor is compatible with specific AMD Socket AM4 motherboards.
AMD Athlon™ Processors with Radeon GraphicsAMD Ryzen™ 1000 Series ProcessorsAMD Ryzen™ 2000 Series Processors with Radeon™ GraphicsAMD Ryzen™ 2000 Series ProcessorsAMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series Processors with Radeon™ GraphicsAMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series ProcessorsAMD Ryzen™ 4000 Series ProcessorsAMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Processors
Compatible withCompatible withCompatible withCompatible withCompatible withCompatible withCompatible withCompatible with
X570XXX
B550XXXXX
A520XXXXX
X470
B450XXX
X370XSelective Beta BIOS update neededSelective Beta BIOS update neededSelective Beta BIOS update needed
B350XSelective Beta BIOS update neededSelective Beta BIOS update neededSelective Beta BIOS update needed
A320XSelective Beta BIOS update neededSelective Beta BIOS update needed

For R5 5600, B550 would be best value. X570 offers more features but is more expensive.
 
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There are no dual-CPU AM4 socket MoBos if this is what you are asking.

But if you want two individual MoBos, then following chipsets have AM4 socket:

AMD Socket AM4 Motherboard Chipset Solutions​

As you plan your next rig, check and see which Ryzen processor is compatible with specific AMD Socket AM4 motherboards.
AMD Athlon™ Processors with Radeon GraphicsAMD Ryzen™ 1000 Series ProcessorsAMD Ryzen™ 2000 Series Processors with Radeon™ GraphicsAMD Ryzen™ 2000 Series ProcessorsAMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series Processors with Radeon™ GraphicsAMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series ProcessorsAMD Ryzen™ 4000 Series ProcessorsAMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Processors
Compatible withCompatible withCompatible withCompatible withCompatible withCompatible withCompatible withCompatible with
X570XXX
B550XXXXX
A520XXXXX
X470
B450XXX
X370XSelective Beta BIOS update neededSelective Beta BIOS update neededSelective Beta BIOS update needed
B350XSelective Beta BIOS update neededSelective Beta BIOS update neededSelective Beta BIOS update needed
A320XSelective Beta BIOS update neededSelective Beta BIOS update needed

For R5 5600, B550 would be best value. X570 offers more features but is more expensive.
I took it as 'both' being the ram and 1 of the CPU's. You might be right though. It's not very clear. And yes, there are no dual cpu desktop boards for mainstream users.
 
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I took it as 'both' being the ram and 1 of the CPU's.
It can be understood 2 ways; but i 1st understood as asking for dual-CPU MoBo. 128 GB of RAM would be normal for such MoBo + it having 2x CPUs, which OP has.

But what may end up, is splitting the 4x DIMM set into two (64 GB RAM for one build in 2x 32 GB configuration), buying two MoBos and building two builds.
 
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