I'm currently in the process of building my own PC and have just ordered some RAM (CORSAIR VENGEANCE DDR5 32GB - 2x16GB, 6000MHz CL30). Tomorrow, I should receive my AMD Ryzen 5 7500F processor. I'm looking for recommendations on affordable motherboards for the AM5 socket. The cheaper, the better! Also, I plan to upgrade my GPU next year since my current one, an ASUS Radeon RX 580 Dual OC with 4GB GDDR5, isn't performing well.
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For something solid, any B650M or B850M from brands like Gigabyte or MSI would work great. Personally, I’d recommend the B850M Force from Gigabyte; it’s pretty reliable!
The MSI PRO A620M-E is a solid choice for the price. Just keep an eye on the VRM temperatures since it can get a bit hot under load, hitting around 105-110 degrees Celsius. If you're looking for alternatives that keep the VRM cooler, consider the GIGABYTE A620M GAMING X or the ASUS PRIME B650M-K.
If you happen to get it from Newegg, there's a deal where you can score the B650M Gigabyte Gaming WiFi for free if you flip the RAM—just a heads up!
That’s a bummer though, they don’t ship to Poland :/.
A620 boards are definitely the cheapest options. However, if you're thinking of future upgrades, I'd suggest going for a B650 instead. You might find they offer more flexibility down the line.
By the way, where did you score that RAM and how much did it set you back?
I found it on Amazon for about 140 euro.
Yeah, I can confirm that about the VRM. It’s a decent mobo, but it can get toasty during heavy usage.