I recently picked up a Gigabyte A520I motherboard for a great price and I'm wondering if I should go ahead and use my existing 5700X3D CPU in that build. Is this motherboard a good match for the 5700X3D, or should I consider using my 5600X instead? Any advice would really be appreciated!
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What's the maximum height for the cooler you can fit? I use a Noctua NH-C14S in my 5700X3D build, and it's around 115mm tall in low-profile mode.
In small form factor (SFF) builds, keep in mind that the coolers might be undersized for the 5700X3D. I have a similar setup with a 5800X3D, and it's usually fine for gaming since the CPU isn’t fully utilized all the time. Just make sure to get the best cooler that fits your case!
I’m considering the Thermalright APX90-X53 copper cooler, does that sound good?
The A520I motherboard is solid, and you shouldn't worry too much about the performance gap with the 5700X3D. It won't require that much more power, so it should work just fine!
Thanks! I just wasn't sure about the chipset compatibility.
Based on the case specs, I can go with a cooler under 60mm.