I have to be careful now (forum rules) but as you're purchasing from OcUK - it's a means to an end.
Yeah, i can't advise you on your funds, as you know what you can and can't afford realistically - i certainly don't want to stretch you financially. What i will say is - there is an inherent risk in buying an ageing motherboard - as it will be on borrowed time regardless of condition. It could last another 5 years but could also blow a capacitor in less than a month.
Yep, shouldn't post and get the kids ready for swimming at the same time.Nevermind about MM then. It is what it is
hopefully that ll help half the cost or whatever. I think from the looks of things I can spare £150 plus what the components sell for If you can afford to wait for zen 2 (3000) - then most definitely as Zen 2 almost certainly is going to be a game changer. (a recent rumour leak shows entry level 6c/12t beating flagship 2700x in Geek Bench - although bench is looking nerfed. But, all signs are looking that zen 2 will deliver.).Heya. Is this AMD 3000 series something I should consider at all? Or should I stick with the basket you laid out? The zen2000 build. The 3000 looks interesting read nevertheless. I'm going to get my pc back Thursday or Saturday and then I ll take it apart and start listing the components I'm selling on the bay
Back on a computer - sorry missed this.
For Zen 2 - more like £100 (B450 Carbon minimum) - £200. I wouldn't touch a £50 board...
Not, needed and very expensive with little real term gain unless transferring lots of data(?). If it's a gaming machine with occasional Offfice duties you will be better served spending the extra saved on larger storage, standard SSD. (But your next board would have the option)
If you can't wait you could buy a decent B450 as mentioned - you would lose out on PCI4 but this wouldn't be a great loss - and buy a 2600X and upgrade to Zen 2 using the same board next year - or not if the 2600 does the job.
Yep, if you don't need the WiFi the Tomahawk will be fine - and M2 support too. A standard SSD is equally quiet - they're both solid state drives, no moving parts, so no noise.
Yep, as is everything else on the market - until x570 is released and even then no products to use it yet (well the odd expensive NVMe drive).
You'll have to drop Alpenfohn an email and enquire about an AM4 bracket -as this may be an issue.
The Carbon has better VRM and there is an Asus Strix B450 E MB that is approx £140 - that would take a Zen 2 easily in the future.
It's a plan - depends how much you need your system - cheapest is waiting and getting MB and Zen 2 on release - but a if you need a system now then Zen+ now with option to upgrade is a sensible option. And from reading your last post would be suffice, looking at your needs.
Nothing old school - if you have hard wire connection much better. I only mention WiFi if it's a need - as some members haven't got direct access.When you mentioned WiFi, do you mean like built in WiFi on the mobo? I am old school and prefer ethernet in that case
He's not wrong - that said you only need to budget for what you need and may need - to a degree. Quality, upgrade path and onboard features are the priority when spending upwards of £100 and with AM4 Zen 2 needs to be at the back of your mind when you purchase.
Well, it had a good innings - but you were unlucky as quality board.
Well, if my help was riddled with sarcasm - by the end of the thread - it may well have been me
Great - way, way better if you have the option.
Afraid not - you will need a dedicated AM4 bracket (and may not have support - but worth an email)
Know the feeling and seen the vacant expression and the eyes that just want out of the conversation. Fortunately i have a younger son who listens to all my blurb and is starting to make noises of understanding. This may, however, prove my undoing as it's an expensive hobby...
14 fans!!! Were you drip feeding lava into the system? What curve were you using and how noisy was it?
