Evaluating upgrade options versus maintaining the existing CPU

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Evaluating upgrade options versus maintaining the existing CPU

Matke04
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06-09-2025, 03:26 PM

You're unsure about upgrading your tower's CPU. It's an AMD A10 5700 with a fm2 socket. Consider what you need and check compatibility options.

Matke04

06-09-2025, 03:26 PM #1

You're unsure about upgrading your tower's CPU. It's an AMD A10 5700 with a fm2 socket. Consider what you need and check compatibility options.

Sebastiansbk
Member

152

06-09-2025, 03:51 PM

Consider upgrading to AM4. When using an integrated graphics card, a 3400G would be a suitable choice.

Sebastiansbk

06-09-2025, 03:51 PM #2

Consider upgrading to AM4. When using an integrated graphics card, a 3400G would be a suitable choice.

bball1kami
Junior Member

06-10-2025, 09:09 PM

exploring GPU options through built-in graphics concepts

bball1kami

06-10-2025, 09:09 PM #3

exploring GPU options through built-in graphics concepts

coolgamer33
Member

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06-15-2025, 02:54 PM

Varies based on your setup, though this processor isn't handling today's Triple A titles well. For a solid GPU boost, consider improving the CPU too.

coolgamer33

06-15-2025, 02:54 PM #4

Varies based on your setup, though this processor isn't handling today's Triple A titles well. For a solid GPU boost, consider improving the CPU too.

SwerPent
Junior Member

06-15-2025, 03:17 PM

for me to make that happen, I’d probably need to replace the 300w psu that came with it. Starstruck when I got it about ten years ago, right?

SwerPent

06-15-2025, 03:17 PM #5

for me to make that happen, I’d probably need to replace the 300w psu that came with it. Starstruck when I got it about ten years ago, right?

ReedSnowe
Junior Member

06-15-2025, 06:41 PM

In such a scenario, a complete system overhaul would be required. However, if you're aiming for a budget-friendly approach and want to run some older games, opting for a 1650 Super is perfectly acceptable—just a bit more than necessary for that specific CPU, but it should work fine

ReedSnowe

06-15-2025, 06:41 PM #6

Selrahcc
Member

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06-15-2025, 08:24 PM

I can use it for playing Minecraft, War Thunder and some other recent titles.

Selrahcc

06-15-2025, 08:24 PM #7

I can use it for playing Minecraft, War Thunder and some other recent titles.