Need assistance with upgrading your CPU? Let me know what you're experiencing and I'll do my best to help.
Need assistance with upgrading your CPU? Let me know what you're experiencing and I'll do my best to help.
Hello, I'm working on improving my PC for my 18th birthday. Initially, I considered the Intel Core i5-7700, but now I'm thinking about Ryzen processors. My current plan is to replace my motherboard (Asus H110M-K) with the MSI B450 Tomahawk Max and install the Ryzen 5 3600X. I have some worries about needing a BIOS update. My budget is around 450 euros ($487). Could anyone here assist in picking the best upgrade within that limit? Here are my full details:
- CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7 GHz Quad-Core (€200)
- Motherboard: Asus H110M-K (Micro ATX, LGA1151)
- RAM: Crucial 8 GB DDR4-2400 (€39.05 each)
- Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1 TB HDD (€39.05)
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (€6)
- Monitor: Iiyama G-MASTER BLACK HAWK 24.5" (€129)
- Case: Dell E2016H 19.5" (€129)
- Power Supply: B8 450W (€48)
Total comes to approximately 487 euros. Let me know what you think!
Using that motherboard allows you to update the BIOS without needing a CPU, which should solve any issues. The slower memory might affect the performance of your Ryzen CPU, so think about upgrading if possible. In the future, adding an SATA or NVMe SSD would provide noticeable improvements.
I would begin with an example like this: PCPartPicker provides a part list categorized by type, along with item names and prices. CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor costs €183.90 at Azerty. Motherboard MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 is priced at €133.90 at Azerty. Memory Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 is listed for €89.85 at CD-ROM-LAND. Storage Crucial MX500 250 GB M.2-2280 SSD is available for €53.94 at Megekko. All prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts. The total comes to €461.59, generated by PCPartPicker on May 5, 2020.
I fully support these aspects, so it seems you’ll move to a Ryzen 5 3600X, the Tomahawk MAX and Corsair Vengeance RAM. However, I’m unsure if your 450W PSU can handle the increased demand. The OuterVision tool estimated around 446W under heavy load. Would upgrading to a quiet System Power 5000W PSU be a sensible choice, or should you consider alternatives?
PSU calculators tend to be inaccurate, often giving high readings. You should be okay with 450 watts in that configuration, but upgrading the power supply if you switch to a high-end GPU like a 2070 Super or better would make sense. Aim for 500 to 550 watts instead.
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