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Build AdviceCPU Upgrade?

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lumi_loum
Junior Member
4
03-12-2017, 11:16 AM
#1
Hello, I can assist you with your upgrade plans.
Your current configuration includes:
- AMD Threadripper 1920X 3.5 GHz 12-Core Processor
- Floe Riing RGB 360 TT Premium Edition 42.34 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
- Asus ROG Strix X399-E Gaming EATX sTR4 Motherboard
- G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32 GB (4 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
- Samsung 970 Evo 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME SSD
- Asus STRIX GAMING GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11 GB Video Card
- Thermaltake View 71 TG RGB ATX Full Tower Case
- SeaSonic FOCUS Plus Gold 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
- Thermaltake Riing Plus TT 48.34 CFM 120 mm Fans 5-Pack

You’re considering a Ryzen 7 series CPU and wondering if your motherboard can support it.
I’ll check whether an upgrade is needed and what changes might be required, keeping in mind your budget of up to 500€ in Europe.
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lumi_loum
03-12-2017, 11:16 AM #1

Hello, I can assist you with your upgrade plans.
Your current configuration includes:
- AMD Threadripper 1920X 3.5 GHz 12-Core Processor
- Floe Riing RGB 360 TT Premium Edition 42.34 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
- Asus ROG Strix X399-E Gaming EATX sTR4 Motherboard
- G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32 GB (4 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
- Samsung 970 Evo 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME SSD
- Asus STRIX GAMING GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11 GB Video Card
- Thermaltake View 71 TG RGB ATX Full Tower Case
- SeaSonic FOCUS Plus Gold 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
- Thermaltake Riing Plus TT 48.34 CFM 120 mm Fans 5-Pack

You’re considering a Ryzen 7 series CPU and wondering if your motherboard can support it.
I’ll check whether an upgrade is needed and what changes might be required, keeping in mind your budget of up to 500€ in Europe.

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Komodo88
Senior Member
749
03-13-2017, 04:08 AM
#2
What country?
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Komodo88
03-13-2017, 04:08 AM #2

What country?

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Lucass123
Member
108
03-13-2017, 11:52 AM
#3
I can purchase from amazon.es, .de, and .fr.
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Lucass123
03-13-2017, 11:52 AM #3

I can purchase from amazon.es, .de, and .fr.

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Blacky_Prod
Junior Member
49
03-13-2017, 12:32 PM
#4
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
*
AMD Ryzen 7 7700 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor
(€272.33 @ PC Componentes)
Motherboard:
*
Asus PRIME B650-PLUS ATX AM5 Motherboard
(€138.90 @ Chipman)
Memory:
*
TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
(€103.80 @ Switch Technology)
Overall Total: €515.03
Costs cover shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
*Selected lowest-priced items based on criteria
Created by
PCPartPicker
2025-07-03 18:13 WEST+0100
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Blacky_Prod
03-13-2017, 12:32 PM #4

PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
*
AMD Ryzen 7 7700 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor
(€272.33 @ PC Componentes)
Motherboard:
*
Asus PRIME B650-PLUS ATX AM5 Motherboard
(€138.90 @ Chipman)
Memory:
*
TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
(€103.80 @ Switch Technology)
Overall Total: €515.03
Costs cover shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
*Selected lowest-priced items based on criteria
Created by
PCPartPicker
2025-07-03 18:13 WEST+0100

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FiGamerPT
Member
154
03-13-2017, 01:44 PM
#5
That implies I must definitely swap out the motherboard. Also, can I integrate this RAM with my current setup or is a full replacement necessary?
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FiGamerPT
03-13-2017, 01:44 PM #5

That implies I must definitely swap out the motherboard. Also, can I integrate this RAM with my current setup or is a full replacement necessary?

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Poyel
Member
134
03-17-2017, 02:49 AM
#6
DDR5 required for the board and CPU.
You may use your existing RAM with an AM4 board and CPU.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
- AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor (€139.90 @ Chipman)
Motherboard:
- Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE V2 ATX AM4 Motherboard (€122.80 @ Chipman)
Total: €262.70
Prices cover shipping, taxes, and available discounts
*Selected lowest-priced parts based on criteria*
Generated by PCPartPicker
2025-07-03 18:22 WEST+0100
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Poyel
03-17-2017, 02:49 AM #6

DDR5 required for the board and CPU.
You may use your existing RAM with an AM4 board and CPU.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
- AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor (€139.90 @ Chipman)
Motherboard:
- Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE V2 ATX AM4 Motherboard (€122.80 @ Chipman)
Total: €262.70
Prices cover shipping, taxes, and available discounts
*Selected lowest-priced parts based on criteria*
Generated by PCPartPicker
2025-07-03 18:22 WEST+0100

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Elekid123
Junior Member
43
03-19-2017, 08:31 AM
#7
Threadripper, the system seems unrelated to gaming. Could you clarify its intended purpose?
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Elekid123
03-19-2017, 08:31 AM #7

Threadripper, the system seems unrelated to gaming. Could you clarify its intended purpose?

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Ziiks84
Member
99
03-31-2017, 12:01 AM
#8
For design purposes, it's time to consider an upgrade.
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Ziiks84
03-31-2017, 12:01 AM #8

For design purposes, it's time to consider an upgrade.

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Rinusvandijk
Member
141
04-07-2017, 09:06 AM
#9
This option lets you utilize your existing RAM.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 3.4 GHz 16-Core Processor (€243.90 @ Chipman)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE V2 ATX AM4 Motherboard (€122.80 @ Chipman)
Total: €366.70
Shipping, taxes, and available discounts are included
Created by PCPartPicker
2025-07-03 18:52 WEST+0100
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Rinusvandijk
04-07-2017, 09:06 AM #9

This option lets you utilize your existing RAM.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 3.4 GHz 16-Core Processor (€243.90 @ Chipman)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE V2 ATX AM4 Motherboard (€122.80 @ Chipman)
Total: €366.70
Shipping, taxes, and available discounts are included
Created by PCPartPicker
2025-07-03 18:52 WEST+0100

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Roniko
Junior Member
42
04-07-2017, 09:19 AM
#10
Thank you so much!!
😊
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Roniko
04-07-2017, 09:19 AM #10

Thank you so much!!
😊

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