{"id":74354,"date":"2020-06-19T17:33:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-19T12:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thenerdmag.com\/?p=74354"},"modified":"2020-06-19T17:34:26","modified_gmt":"2020-06-19T12:34:26","slug":"best-motherboards-for-the-amd-ryzen-5-3600-cpu-under-500-usd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenerdmag.com\/best-motherboards-for-the-amd-ryzen-5-3600-cpu-under-500-usd\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Motherboards For The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 CPU Under $500"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

AMD<\/strong> released their Ryzen 5 3600<\/strong> in July 2019 and it is still one of the most prominent CPUs for gaming in 2020. Released as a successor to the notorious AMD Ryzen 5 2600<\/strong>, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600<\/strong> is a 6-core, 12-thread CPU with a base-clock of 3.6 GHz and a boost-clock of 4.2 GHz. It is based on AMD’s 7nm FinFET architecture and provides frictionless gaming performance at an inexpensive cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the AMD Ryzen 5 3600<\/strong> is compatible with an AM4 <\/strong>motherboard, not all motherboards would be appropriate for this stalwart CPU. Yes, the motherboard you choose does influence your computer’s performance. In addition to this, it can also become a hindrance in future-pacing your computer for up-to-date hardware. In this article, we will mention our picks for the best motherboards that you can purchase for your AMD Ryzen 5 3600<\/strong> CPU under $500. Our picks are based on reviews, specifications, professional opinions and personal perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Picks For The Best Motherboards For The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 CPU Under $500:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ASUS PRIME A320M-K:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CHEAPEST<\/h4>\n\n\n

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For those that don’t want to purchase a motherboard above $60<\/strong> but want it to support up to AMD Ryzen 3rd Generation<\/strong>, the ASUS PRIME A320M-K<\/strong> does just that. As a micro-ATX motherboard, this one does not have much to provide. However, that does not mean that it’s a waste of money! It supports up to 3200 MHz of DDR4 RAM and both PCI-E and SATA M.2 drives. Other features include USB 3.0 and ASUS’ 5X Protection III<\/strong>, which guarantees longevity and endurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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