CPU upgrade help
CPU upgrade help
Your current setup includes an MSI B450 GAMING PRO carbon max Wi-Fi motherboard and a Ryzen 7 2700X. You also have a 3060 Ti. For a CPU upgrade, you're considering moving from AM5 to AM4—though it may be worth it if the cost is reasonable. A Ryzen 7 5800X3D is available for £265, which seems like a solid choice. Could there be other options you haven't thought of? Regarding the stock cooler, it should work with your new CPU, but a BIOS update might be necessary for optimal performance.
The £265 price on a new 5800x3d is a solid offer, especially if you don’t find any used models around £200. The wraith prism should work well with this model because it’s a robust cooling solution.
We don’t have a clear idea of your BIOS version, so it’s hard to say if an update is needed. AMD has announced the release of the 5700x3d and 5500x3d in Q1 2024, which means you might find better options soon. If you’re looking for value, the 5600 could be a solid budget CPU choice.
Checked the BIOS status—version E7B85AMS.210 dated April 22, 2020. Likely worth updating for security and stability.