No, the R7 3700X is not compatible with the Gigabyte B450 Aorus Elite.
No, the R7 3700X is not compatible with the Gigabyte B450 Aorus Elite.
You have a Gigabyte B450 Aorus Elite motherboard with an R5 2600X and are considering upgrading to an R7 3700X. It's a good question—swapping to the newer chipset will likely work, but you should verify compatibility and performance expectations. The R7 3700X supports the latest Ryzen 3000 series CPUs, so if your current CPU is compatible, you should be fine. Just ensure the motherboard supports the new socket type (likely AM4 or similar) and that all necessary features are enabled. No major upgrades needed unless you plan to push performance beyond stock limits.
Make sure to update the BIOS prior to exchanging CPUs, and you're definitely allowed to run the 3700X on that board.
I've noticed many people grumbling about the VRMs on this motherboard. If you're okay with the stock R7 3700X, that's perfectly fine now.
Your system should have good airflow, and could you provide details about your cabinet's fan and radiator setup?
It makes sense you’re keeping good VRM temperatures because you’re using a tower-style air cooler that actively pushes air through your VRM area, helping it stay cool. In contrast, my setup uses a CoolerMaster H500 Mesh with a 240mm AIO mounted on top, which doesn’t seem to contribute much to VRM cooling.