I need some advice on which Ryzen 9000 series CPU would be the best budget option for my setup. My current RAM, which is Crucial by Micron, specifically requires a Ryzen series 9000 CPU for compatibility. Right now, I have a Ryzen 5 7600X, and my motherboard is an MSI PRO B650M-P Micro ATX AM5. Is the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X my best choice? Thanks in advance for your help!
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It seems like there might be some confusion about your RAM compatibility. But yes, your motherboard and assumed DDR5 memory need an AM5 CPU. The Ryzen 9600X is actually a solid budget option to consider, and the Ryzen 7600X is not far off in terms of performance.
I totally get what you mean! I noticed the package you’re referring to as well, and I thought, "Why does it say that?" You don’t actually need a Ryzen 9000 series CPU; both the 7000 and 9000 series will work just fine. I paired my RAM with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D, and it ran without any issues. It's strange that Crucial decided to specify it like that.
That’s good news! But I’m confused, why is there a requirement label if it can run on a 7000 series too?