Can a msi b550m pro-vdh handle r7 5800x?
Posted by Aromatic-Quote5564@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 2 comments
Hello everyone! I have a question. I want to buy a 7 5800x for work like 4K editing and other tasks. This motherboard can handle this processor for task like this?
PoppaMeth@reddit
I have one in this exact board. No issues at all. No power limiting needs done. MSI tends to have a more robust VRM design than other boards of the same caliber. That said, this is the most problematic board I've ever had from MSI. It's very finicky on what CPU I can pair it with. It absolutely chokes with anything that has an integrated GPU. If you already have the board you should be fine with that CPU, but if you don't already have the board, I wouldn't recommend buying it.
FireFalcon123@reddit
Based on this Hardware Unboxed Roundup from 5 years ago it will be fine. You can also try out the 65 watt eco mode and/or some undervolting