Ryzen 5 1600: what setup?

[Nielskn]

Hello everyone,

As many gamers can confirm: there comes a point in life when you have to upgrade some things on your computer.

My current setup:

MOBO: MSI Gaming 5 z97
CPU: Intel i5-4460
GPU: MSI gtx1070 gaming X 8GB
RAM: Corsaire Vengeance 4x 4GB 1600mhz
PSU: Corsaire 650W
Standard processor cooler
3x case fans

I feel like my CPU is bottlenecking my GTX1070. Due to aging, or al along. I don't know. Anyway, i was thinking about changing it and getting myself the Ryzen 5 1600.

Now, with this new cpu comes a new MOBO. I did my research and some say the MSI pro carbon or MSI pc mate will do, others say that ASUS motherboards are a better pick.

Question 1: what is the best MOBO for the Ryzen 5 1600?

Second, i heard things about the Ryzen 'performing' better with RAM that has high clockspeed, or at least higher than my current 1600mhz.

Question 2: is this necessary for gaming? If yes, which RAM should i buy?

Question 3: i'm a proud owner of a BenQ XL2411Z, a 144hz screen. Will i maintain 144+ fps on, let's say for instance, Fortnite with these new components?

Side notes:
1) the rig (except for the gtx1070) is approximatly 4 years old.
2) if i do not maintain 144+ fps with the standard, i will overclock.
3) this rig is for gaming, not video editing or whatsoever.
4)No budget involved.

Thanks everyone for reading and i look forward to your advice!

 

[Unolocogringo]

Take a look at the Ryzen 2600.
Newer process.
Better Clocks
Faster memory support.
Less Cache latency.
About the same price as the 1600

 

[ArchitSahu]

For RAM, look for a kit on the supported list with a frequency of 3000 Mhz.