Upgrading Ryzen CPU and inquiry regarding motherboard TPM?
Upgrading Ryzen CPU and inquiry regarding motherboard TPM?
Right format the USB to fat32 in Windows. It won’t need to be bootable.
With AsRock, follow the notes. For the B350 board from them, you had to install certain bridge BIOS versions before you could upgrade to the latest one. You might need to check that, as you may have to flash the BIOS 2-3 times to reach the newest version.
In windows I haven't found a fat32 choice. The available formats are ntfs and exfat only. Checking the instructions didn't reveal any specific steps for updating bios.
5000 series chips work well
the Ryzen 7 5700x seems ideal for that board at 65w TDP; it hasn’t exceeded 96w in my experience, so it should be fine. You’ll need a GPU though. But you’ll achieve the maximum performance this board supports.
if you’re not using a GPU, the 5600g is acceptable.
but i suggest going with
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
and then stop there
the extra cores will make it feel a bit faster.
disabling TDP is recommended when switching processors—it’s a security feature for your Windows OS. Having it on and switching will prompt Windows 11 to ask you to reset your password, which can be confusing if you can’t remember it. When I switched to the 5900x, it indicated the TPM was different, and updating it required linking your phone or email to reset the password.
when upgrading the BIOS
you should verify what version you have.
https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/B450M-HDV R4.0/index.asp#BIOS
then review the page for your current BIOS and see the instructions.
(ALERT: B450 motherboards originally included 16MB chips, which can cause issues with older processors from the 1000 or 2000 series when using certain BIOS versions. I’d advise against updating unless you have the new CPU ready to replace them. You may need to update several times depending on your revision.)
it’s better to use a cooler than stock thermal paste and ensure proper airflow by blowing cool air over it. Thermalright AXP90-X47
No offers fat32 as an option. Exfat is the standard and ntfs is the alternative. I'm planning to use a different USB drive to check if the results remain consistent. I've tried another one before and got the same outcome—fat32 isn't available there. The thumb drive I was using was 128GB, but fat32 only supports up to 32GB. Probably that's why it's listed with 32 in the name. I don't have a drive smaller than 32GB, though I do have an SD card that fits and will use that instead.
I chose the 5600G because it has a built-in GPU, which he doesn't need for light tasks, and I thought a standalone one wouldn't be necessary. I reviewed his BIOS version—it's 3.02—and the instructions seem straightforward. There were no indications of needing multiple updates. I intend to stick with the stock cooler, as it's been working well on the 2400G with stable temperatures. I'm unsure if the 5600G will run hotter than the 2400G; if it does, I'll switch coolers. I didn't want to spend extra on this build, so it seems like I just assembled it for him, even though it's been around six years.
I'm not sure if opening a new topic would be the best idea. I received the Ryzen 5600g from Amazon, but I'm worried it might be fake. There are a few points that catch my attention. First, the package was in a plain white box and claimed to be used like new. The listing didn't mention it was used, and the photos show the original CPU case. Second, the cooler doesn't match what I expect—it looks different from other stock coolers for this model. The heatsink part and fan have logo images instead of clear AMD labels. When checking other 5600G CPUs online, most are from Taiwan, but this one isn't.
"Used like new" is sometimes mentioned to avoid needing to stay in original, sealed packaging and to be sold by people directly. Plain packaging is typically used for "Tray" sales, fitting into custom or full systems instead of a complete retail package, and usually includes an aftermarket cooler added by the seller.