Optimization of hardware
I just needed to see if this is the best for a $1000-ish gaming pc, looking for something compact, most upgrading in the hardware not the case fans, etc.
https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=ff26db1e-c10d-484f-97f5-4f5f413290c8
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The 520 chipset on that motherboard does not support overclocking, so getting the 'X' variant of the 5600 does not make sense. Either get a 5600 non-X or upgrade to a 550 or 570 chipset. the 520 chipset is bottom of the line.
I prefer a better motherboard that a better CPU; the 5600 vs 5600X is a $30 difference and you can get a 550 chipset board instead of that bargain bin 520.
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Which motherboard would you recommend, and could I have a link to it?
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Well just pick a 550 chipset that's around $120, do you need wifi? Pick one that has that included because otherwise it is trouble to add later.
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I got this B550. https://www.microcenter.com/product/0624552/b550m-a-prime-amd-am4-microatx-motherboard#tab-reviews
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