Buddy purchased a first-generation Ryzen but it didn't fit the wrong board.
Buddy purchased a first-generation Ryzen but it didn't fit the wrong board.
Hi there, I hope this message finds you well. My friend recently purchased a Ryzen 3 1200 with an A520M S2H motherboard, but when I helped him assemble it, the system wouldn't boot. After some research, I discovered that the board doesn’t support the CPU, though there are unofficial methods online to try. Unfortunately, I haven’t found any clear guides covering the full process, and I’m struggling to locate videos that walk through it. I’m reaching out for advice or recommendations on how to get it working, especially since we don’t have other CPUs or a compatible board, and we’re hesitant to return the old one because we already installed a CPU on it. Any suggestions or resources would be greatly appreciated.
I attempted to suggest it, but they declined the high amount and are focused on minimizing expenses at all costs.
Search for an A320 or B450 motherboard and consider trading with someone. You could locate a person possessing a 3rd gen CPU in an A320 board aiming to upgrade. For better results, using pcpartpicker.com can help verify part compatibility moving forward.
Consider listing the open box as a "used first-gen board" and purchasing one yourself instead.
I took action. I discovered another board for them and suggested using that one, but they opted for something else and purchased this alternative because it was more affordable.