Ryzen 9 3900X paired with MSI X470 Gaming Pro Max
Ryzen 9 3900X paired with MSI X470 Gaming Pro Max
Sure! Your current M.2 x470 supports Ryzen 7 2700X, but upgrading to an R9 3900X would require a compatible M.2 slot. Since you don’t want to change the motherboard, check if your existing PCIe slot can handle the higher bandwidth and power requirements of the new CPU. Overclocking isn’t necessary for architecture work, so it should be fine as long as the hardware meets the specs.
It seems the setup isn't quite right—100A isn't sufficient for a 3900x at stock speed, even when undervolted to 1.1V. The power draw remains around 110W.
I was also checking that. It looks like the Gaming Pro Max isn’t actually on the list, but you can likely guess an approximate rating from the Gaming Pro. The OP might prefer a board with better VRMs for the 3900X, though the X470 could still work if they don’t need much overclocking. I’d suggest the OP try the 3900X in the X470 first. If the VRMs aren’t enough, they can upgrade to a stronger board. EDIT: After re-reading, it seems the OP isn’t aiming for overclocking, but my thought remains the same—go with the 3900X and see. If it doesn’t meet expectations, consider a new motherboard.
In short, it could still function, perhaps with some support from VRM enthusiasts. Consider reaching out to a VRM specialist for guidance.
The 3900x matches the power consumption of the 2700x, and the gaming plus max should work well with a standard 3900x. Around 100A is roughly the draw of a regular 3900x. ?? Not much expertise needed there.