_PC builders upgrading to AMD’s next-gen 800-series chipsets and Ryzen 9000 processors may face higher motherboard costs. Recent leaks suggest that Asus X870 and X870E motherboard models will be more expensive than their predecessors._
Leaked European retail prices for several Asus X870 and X870E motherboard models show significant increases over the current generation. The high-end Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Hero is listed at €704.52, while its predecessor launched at around $650. Other models are also seeing substantial price hikes.
Fortunately, the Ryzen 9000 desktop CPUs launched at slightly lower prices than the Ryzen 7000 series. The flagship Ryzen 9 9950X is priced at $699, which is less than the Ryzen 9 7950X. If a price hike does go through, it could be offset by cheaper processors.
The leap from X600 to X800 chipsets brings several upgrades, including support for faster 40Gbps USB 4.0 connections and simultaneous PCIe 5.0 bandwidth for both high-speed NVMe SSDs and graphics cards.
The upcoming AMD Ryzen 9000 series is generating quite a buzz in the tech world, and for good reason. While the new 800-series chipsets and Ryzen 9000 processors may come with a higher price tag, the cost of the processors themselves has actually decreased.
A recent leak from Asus suggests that their next-gen motherboard models will be more expensive than the current generation, which may be a concern for PC builders upgrading to the new platform. However, the Ryzen 9000 desktop CPUs have launched at slightly lower prices than the Ryzen 7000 series.
This is a welcome news for those looking to upgrade to the new platform without breaking the bank. Additionally, the X870 motherboards bring several upgrades, including support for faster 40Gbps USB 4.0 connections and simultaneous PCIe 5.0 bandwidth for both high-speed NVMe SSDs and graphics cards.
While a price hike may be on the horizon, the cheaper processors and improved performance may make it worth the investment for those looking to upgrade their PC. We’ll have to wait and see how accurate this leak is, but for now, the future of PC building looks promising.