I’m currently using the Gigabyte B850 Gaming WiFi 6 motherboard with a Ryzen 7 7700 and I’ve overclocked it to draw power up to 120W+ under full load. The VRM temperatures stay around 61°C, which seems pretty good. I’m curious about upgrading to a higher-end CPU in the future, specifically the 7800X3D or possibly the 9800X3D. Can this motherboard handle those processors without any issues? I’d appreciate any insights or experiences you all have!
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Totally, the B850 Gaming has proper CPU power delivery cooling, which is essential for high-draw CPUs like the 9800X3D. So, you’re all set for some serious upgrades!
Absolutely, the VRM on your motherboard is robust enough to manage the power demands of any Ryzen 7 processor. With proper airflow in your case, the VRM heatsinks should keep everything cool during intense gaming or heavy workloads.
Definitely! The Gigabyte B850 can handle both the 7800X3D and 9800X3D without any trouble. Just make sure to update the BIOS to the latest version to ensure compatibility.
You’re good to go! This motherboard is capable of supporting all AM5 CPUs currently available, so you shouldn’t have any issues with the 7800X3D or 9800X3D.
