I'm building a new PC and I'm looking at the ASUS TUF B850-PLUS Gaming Wi-Fi motherboard to pair with a Ryzen 5 7500F. The specs indicate that it supports Ryzen 9000 series CPUs, but I'm unsure if it will work with the Ryzen 7000 series, including the 7500F, which uses the AM5 socket. Can anyone confirm whether this combination is compatible?
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Absolutely, it's supported! I found the official compatibility list from ASUS, and the 7500F is a go. But like others have mentioned, you might save some cash with a B650 board. Currently, there's a B650 Tomahawk for €50 less where I’m at, and you could use that savings towards a better GPU or something else important.
Yes, you can definitely use the Ryzen 5 7500F with the TUF B850-PLUS Gaming Wi-Fi motherboard! However, keep in mind that you might be paying more for the motherboard than necessary. There are solid B650 ATX boards available for about $120 to $140, so consider those options too.
Yes, it should work just fine with the B850-PLUS motherboard without any issues.

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