Enhancing 3300x to exceed 5600

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Enhancing 3300x to exceed 5600

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10-30-2022, 06:23 AM

Hello everyone, I'm considering replacing my CPU with an R5 5600. Do you think I'd need to reinstall Windows completely?

10-30-2022, 06:23 AM #1

Hello everyone, I'm considering replacing my CPU with an R5 5600. Do you think I'd need to reinstall Windows completely?

Rhuji
Senior Member

437

10-30-2022, 07:15 AM

Make sure all drivers and BIOS are up to date before proceeding.

10-30-2022, 07:15 AM #2

Make sure all drivers and BIOS are up to date before proceeding.

AmazinglyCool
Senior Member

695

10-31-2022, 07:32 AM

Yes, I'm using Windows 10 with the most recent drivers and BIOS updates. Appreciate the help!

10-31-2022, 07:32 AM #3

Yes, I'm using Windows 10 with the most recent drivers and BIOS updates. Appreciate the help!

SteelWolf123x
Member

135

10-31-2022, 03:34 PM

This 3300X is an extremely uncommon component, so I’d keep it safe until you’re finished with the project.

10-31-2022, 03:34 PM #4

This 3300X is an extremely uncommon component, so I’d keep it safe until you’re finished with the project.

Cra123
Senior Member

251

11-06-2022, 09:04 AM

I'm excited to enhance it for her—she's still running an i5 6400.

11-06-2022, 09:04 AM #5

I'm excited to enhance it for her—she's still running an i5 6400.