The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Ryzen 5 8600G processors have appeared quite recently but are already being considered by buyers as excellent options for upgrading or building gaming PCs. And it’s not surprising, as they offer significantly greater gaming capabilities compared to processors from previous generations.
With one of these processors, you can save on your next gaming PC by foregoing a discrete graphics card, or use it to create an ultra-compact media center with low power consumption. Either way, a motherboard will be needed in any case. Therefore, today we will look at the best solutions from ASUS for the Ryzen 7 8700G or Ryzen 5 8600G processors.
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B650 motherboards
It should be noted that for the Ryzen 7 8700G and Ryzen 5 8600G chips, it is advisable to choose B650 motherboards, as they fit into the AM5 socket, which implies the use of current-generation AMD motherboards.
The B650E and B650 motherboards have a lower price than premium-class X670E motherboards, but they also have their own advantages. They offer a large number of M.2 slots for high-speed gaming libraries, and each ROG Strix and TUF Gaming motherboard is equipped with a built-in high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port.
The B650E and B650 motherboards also support the latest DDR5 memory, which unlocks a new level of performance. Independent reviews show that Ryzen 7 8700G and Ryzen 5 8600G benefit from a fast and “capacious” memory pool – if your budget allows, it’s worth investing in a DDR5-6000 memory kit with a capacity of 32GB or faster.
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TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi
If you’re looking for an ATX motherboard, consider the TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi. These boards feature DDR5 support, PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots for data storage, and a built-in USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 USB Type-C port for fast and versatile connectivity. 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet provides fast wired network connection, while WiFi 6 ensures reliable wireless connectivity.
An important note about the PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot: Ryzen 7 8700G and Ryzen 5 8600G do not support PCIe 5.0. If access to the fastest M.2 solid-state drives on the market is a priority for you, consider using a Ryzen 7000 series processor instead. However, you can still use this slot for a sufficiently fast and more affordable PCIe 4.0 solid-state drive.
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ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming WiFi
For Mini-ITX setups, the ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming WiFi is an excellent choice for your dream configuration. Like the B650E motherboard, it features a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, as well as versatile and modern connectivity options, including a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port with DisplayPort ALT mode.
And additional conveniences like the pre-installed I/O panel simplify the assembly process in extremely tight Mini-ITX cases.
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ASUS Prime B650 Plus
In a situation where you’re building a budget PC that combines versatile features with refined style, the Prime motherboard is the ideal choice. For the best Prime option for Ryzen 7 8700G or Ryzen 5 8600G, consider the affordable and multifunctional ASUS Prime B650 Plus. It features a Realtek 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet controller, PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, DDR5 support, and even a Thunderbolt 4 connector.
Prime B650 motherboards also allow for easy future upgrades to your processor. With BIOS FlashBack, you can quickly update your motherboard’s BIOS using just a power supply and a USB drive. This opens the door to future generations of AMD Ryzen processors as long as AMD maintains backward compatibility, all while using the same Prime B650 motherboard.
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