I'm helping my friend put together a budget PC, and he's currently using a B450M BAZOOKA Max WIFI motherboard. I'm wondering if it's worth upgrading to a B550M, or if the B450M is still sufficient for what he needs. Any insights would be appreciated!
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Yes, the B450M boards are still quite capable. The main downside is that they don't support PCIe 4.0, but for most graphics cards, this isn't a big issue. The board should work well for a budget build as long as you're not planning on super high-end components.
Totally usable! I just updated my kid's B450 to support a Ryzen 5700X and it's working great with a 4060 Ti. PCIe 4.0 isn't necessary for gaming performance, especially at 1080p. It's a solid choice for a budget setup.
What if I get a 4060 or 4070 though?