Give Your PC the Gift of Power: The Asus PC Upgrade Holiday!

Camilo Pepe Nov 16 20240 comments

The holiday season is here, and if there’s one gift you should treat yourself (and your PC) to, it’s a powerful performance boost. If you’re still relying on an A320 motherboard or the integrated Vega graphics on your AMD Ryzen APU, it’s time to supercharge your rig with our Asus PC Upgrade Holiday Promo. Get ready to experience lightning-fast speeds, jaw-dropping graphics, and an all-around smoother computing experience!

Why Upgrade from the A320 Chipset to the ASUS PRIME B450M-K II CSM?

The ASUS PRIME B450M-K II CSM motherboard isn’t just an upgrade; it’s a gateway to a world of possibilities that your A320 chipset simply can’t unlock. Here’s why:

Feature	ASUS Prime A320M-K	ASUS Prime B450M-K II
Chipset	AMD A320	AMD B450
CPU Support	- Supports AMD Ryzen™ (1st to 3rd Gen)	- Supports AMD Ryzen™ (1st to 3rd Gen)
	- Compatible with Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics	- Compatible with Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics
	- No overclocking support	- Overclocking supported
Memory Support	- 2 x DIMM slots, up to 32GB DDR4	- 2 x DIMM slots, up to 64GB DDR4
	- Speeds: 3200(O.C.)/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz	- Speeds: 4400(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3200/2933/2666/2133 MHz
Expansion Slots	- 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16	- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16
	- 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1	- 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Storage	- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports	- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
	- 1 x M.2 slot (SATA & PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)	- 1 x M.2 slot (SATA & PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)
Audio	Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC	Realtek® ALC887 7.1-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Networking	Realtek® RTL8111H Gigabit Ethernet Controller	Realtek® RTL8111H Gigabit Ethernet Controller
USB Ports	- Rear: 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 2 x USB 2.0	- Rear: 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2 x USB 2.0
	- Front: 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 4 x USB 2.0	- Front: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 x USB 2.0
BIOS	ASUS UEFI BIOS	ASUS UEFI BIOS
Form Factor	Micro-ATX (226mm x 211mm)	Micro-ATX (226mm x 221mm)
Special Features	- Entry-level chipset	- Mid-range chipset with overclocking support
Recommended Use	Basic computing tasks, budget builds	Gaming, productivity, and higher-performance tasks

Key Differences

Chipset Capability:
- The B450M-K II supports overclocking, while the A320M-K does not.
- The B450 chipset is generally more versatile for gaming and multitasking.
Memory:
- The B450M-K II supports up to 64GB of RAM at faster speeds (4400 MHz overclocked), while the A320M-K is limited to 32GB and slower speeds.
USB Ports:
- The B450M-K II offers newer USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports compared to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 on the A320M-K, ensuring faster data transfer.
Target Users:
- The A320M-K is suitable for basic or budget builds.
- The B450M-K II is better suited for gaming, multimedia, and performance-oriented builds.

What Does This Mean for You?

Overclock Your Way to Glory: Unleash the full power of your Ryzen CPU with overclocking support, giving you more speed and better multitasking capabilities.
Blazing-Fast Storage: With full-speed M.2 NVMe support, experience SSD speeds that’ll make your old storage feel ancient. Load games in seconds and boot your PC in a flash.
Enhanced Cooling for Stability: No more worrying about thermal throttling. The B450M-K II CSM keeps things cool, even when the action heats up.

Recommendation

Choose the ASUS Prime B450M-K II if you want:

Higher performance with overclocking.
Support for more memory and faster speeds.
More modern USB support.

Say Goodbye to Laggy Graphics from the APU: Meet the ASUS PH-GTX1650-O4GD6-P Phoenix GeForce GTX 1650 OC Edition!

If you’ve been getting by with integrated Vega graphics, prepare to be amazed by the sheer power of the ASUS PH-GTX1650-O4GD6-P Phoenix GTX 1650 OC Edition. This isn’t just an upgrade — it’s a revolution in how you game, create, and work.

Specification	ASUS PH-GTX1650-O4GD6-P Phoenix GTX 1650 OC Edition	AMD Ryzen APU (Vega Graphics)

Clock Speed

Base: 1410 MHz, Boost: Up to 1725 MHz (factory overclocked)

Lower, less optimized clock speeds

Video Memory (VRAM)

4GB GDDR6 (High-speed, dedicated memory)

Shared system memory, slower

Memory Bandwidth

~192 GB/s

Limited by system RAM speed

Gaming Performance

1080p gaming at medium-high settings, 50-70 FPS

Struggles to maintain 30 FPS at low settings

Cooling Solution

Single large fan design: Efficient and reliable

Relies on basic CPU cooling

Your Christmas upgrade experience:

Incredible Gaming Performance: Play your favorite titles at 1080p with smooth frame rates and stunning visuals. The GTX 1650 OC Edition turns low settings into high and makes lag a thing of the past.
Efficient & Reliable Cooling: The single large fan design of the Phoenix GTX 1650 is optimized for efficient cooling while reducing the number of moving parts. Fewer moving parts mean fewer points of failure, making this GPU a reliable long-term investment.
Speed Up Your Workflow: Whether you’re editing videos, rendering 3D models, or working on graphic design projects, experience productivity boosts with faster rendering and smoother previews.
Future-Proof Your Setup: With GDDR6 memory and optimized cooling, this GPU is built to handle the future of gaming and content creation.

The Real-World Difference

Frame Rate Gains: Benchmarks show a 100-150% improvement in frame rates compared to integrated Vega graphics. Games like Fortnite and GTA V run at 50-70 FPS on medium-high settings, compared to the 30 FPS struggle on Vega graphics.
Rendering Times Slashed: Video editing and 3D rendering are up to 3 times faster, saving you hours on large projects.
Enhanced Visual Fidelity: Experience sharper textures, richer details, and immersive environments that integrated graphics simply can’t deliver.

Ready to Transform Your PC This Holiday Season?

Don’t settle for slow load times, laggy apps and games. Upgrade your rig and enjoy the full power of next-gen performance. Whether you’re a gamer, creator, or productivity powerhouse, this holiday season is the perfect time to invest in yourself — and your PC.

Visit Makotek Computer Sales, Inc. and give your PC the gift of power and enhance speed now. Now up for grabs...

From November 16 to December 31, 2024 or until suplly lasts (whichever comes first), Makotek Computer Sales, Inc. is offering a once-in-a-season opportunity:

Powered by Asus Upgrade Bundle: Buy the ASUS PRIME B450M-K II CSM Motherboard and the ASUS PH-GTX1650-O4GD6-P Phoenix GTX 1650 OC Edition and receive a FREE "1k Bundle of Joy" (₱1,000 worth of exclusive freebies or discounts!).
Asus Monitor ultimate Xmas experience. Add an Asus 27” XG27ACS Monitor to your Powered By Asus upgraded PC and get ₱767 off per unit upgrade. "Yes, this is on top of the 1k bundle of joy"
We accept cash and installment payments, making it easy for you to gift yourself the upgrade you deserve.

This Holiday Season ... Only at Makotek Computer Sales, Inc.
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