Upgrading my PC *Help*
Upgrading my PC *Help*
Everything is fine. The Ryzen 5600X is a brand new CPU and the original motherboard didn<|pad|>. Before purchasing a board, verify it includes the BIOS update for the 5600X. If not, and the board was made earlier than the Ryzen 5600 release, a BIOS update will be necessary. This implies you require a CPU compatible with the B550 and must perform the BIOS update prior to installing the 5600X. If your board offers a "Flash the BIOS without a CPU installed" option, you can handle it yourself beforehand.
Do you have a maximum budget? What is your present power supply?
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor
($299.00)
Motherboard:
MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard
($179.99 @ Adorama)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory
($78.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card:
Asus GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB DUAL EVO OC Video Card
($329.99 @ Newegg)
Total:
$887.96
Costs cover shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
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PCPartPicker
2020-11-13 22:28 EST-0500
It seems like you're confirming that 887 fits your budget and that a 950w PSU is currently in use, which isn't a major concern.
and you mentioned checking the CPU problem by ensuring the motherboard has an updated BIOS or a manufacturer label indicating 5000 series AMD
The B550 Tomahawk BIOS can be updated without a CPU if the board lacks the required version. You can still check for the sticker or ask the seller, and if it's missing, you can proceed yourself without a CPU installed. See the video below for full guidance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTBs0-gTJRI
There were no issues, it was my pleasure! Feel free to message if you encounter any problems.
Another question, your opinion on the AMD RX 5700XT versus the RTX 2060? According to userbenchmark it shows a 20% improvement. However, I've also noticed they often run quite hot and lack ray tracing capabilities.