Hello, I am working on a new build focused on 1440p gaming and some light audio production.
I will be keeping my current GPU (Asus Rog Strix 1080oc) and PSU (EVGA G2 550w) and I already decided to buy:
Ryzen 7 3700x
Be quiet DR4 PRO cooler
Samsung 970 evo plus 500gb
Fractal Design Meshify C
I need help choosing the Motherboard and Memory modules.
I would prefer to go with an x570 chipset since I tend to keep systems for 5 years at least and would like to make use of the latest features when they'll become available, unless you think it is just a waste of money and it's better to get a more premium x470 for the same price tag. Budget around the 250€, I am more biased towards ASUS and MSI since I never owned Aorus or Asrock and I read about some issues about bios and compatibility, but I am open to any suggestion. Could go up to 300€ if there are some features worth it. Don't need WIFI, I use LAN.
Now about the memory:
I have read that the best RAM for Ryzen 7 3700x would be 3200 cl14 or 3600 cl16, are they worth the extra price tag or should I just buy a 3600 c18?
What brands you suggest? I don't care about RGB on the RAM since the cooler would hide them anyway.
Would I run in worse RAM performance with x470 compared to a x570 chipset?
Also if you have any suggestion or concerns about the whole build they are appreciated, thanks for your help!
I will be keeping my current GPU (Asus Rog Strix 1080oc) and PSU (EVGA G2 550w) and I already decided to buy:
Ryzen 7 3700x
Be quiet DR4 PRO cooler
Samsung 970 evo plus 500gb
Fractal Design Meshify C
I need help choosing the Motherboard and Memory modules.
I would prefer to go with an x570 chipset since I tend to keep systems for 5 years at least and would like to make use of the latest features when they'll become available, unless you think it is just a waste of money and it's better to get a more premium x470 for the same price tag. Budget around the 250€, I am more biased towards ASUS and MSI since I never owned Aorus or Asrock and I read about some issues about bios and compatibility, but I am open to any suggestion. Could go up to 300€ if there are some features worth it. Don't need WIFI, I use LAN.
Now about the memory:
I have read that the best RAM for Ryzen 7 3700x would be 3200 cl14 or 3600 cl16, are they worth the extra price tag or should I just buy a 3600 c18?
What brands you suggest? I don't care about RGB on the RAM since the cooler would hide them anyway.
Would I run in worse RAM performance with x470 compared to a x570 chipset?
Also if you have any suggestion or concerns about the whole build they are appreciated, thanks for your help!
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