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TeH FrUiTlOoPz^ 20 hours ago

Suggestion on a CPU upgrade

Looking for some suggestions on an upgrade.
Something decent, but not overly expensive.
Help?

This CPU is holding me back now..

CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6 core, 12 Threads
Cezanne 7nm Technology
RAM
32.0GB Dual-Channel DDR4 Corsair Vangence RBG Pro
Graphics
16368MB ATI AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (Gigabyte)

Want to upgrade my CPU. not sure what to go for. Upgraded GPU recently.
PSU is 600watts

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_I_ 20 hours ago

post a cpuz validation link
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html
cpuz -> validate button -> submit button
it will open a browser, copy the url (address) and paste it here

and psu brand/model/age?

Last edited by _I_; 20 hours ago

TeH FrUiTlOoPz^ 20 hours ago

https://valid.x86.fr/eghu1g

CIT
600W FX Pro

was a budget build, been slowly upgrading over time

C1REX 19 hours ago

Originally posted by TeH FrUiTlOoPz^:
Looking for some suggestions on an upgrade.
Something decent, but not overly expensive.
Help? :papyruswacky: This CPU is holding me back now..

CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6 core, 12 Threads
Cezanne 7nm Technology

Ryzen 5700x3D for about $250 is the only option that makes any sense in my opinion. Or a new build but that would cost much more.

_I_ 18 hours ago

Originally posted by TeH FrUiTlOoPz^:
https://valid.x86.fr/eghu1g

CIT
600W FX Pro

was a budget build, been slowly upgrading over time

if you want to upgrade the cpu, get a new board
the amd a boards are good for low end cpus, and often with weak vrm config that will choke any mid+ cpu that needs more than 80w to hold turbo/boost clocks

with that board, keep the stock cooler on the cpu, to cool the boards vrm mosfets

PopinFRESH 16 hours ago

I’d concur with C1REX, if you are only wanting to upgrade the CPU and nothing else, the only thing on AM4 that would make any sense would be the 5700X3D

kingjames488 16 hours ago

I'd say don't right now... kinda a bad time.

om namo 15 hours ago

cpu upgrade thats easy. microcenter free bin.

Zero 14 hours ago

Intel i5 12600K. Mobo + CPU should run you about $300-$350. Make sure your RAM is compatible, though it looks like it should be. Also you'll need a CPU fan/cooler.

If you don't want to replace the board, then

Originally posted by PopinFRESH:
I’d concur with C1REX, if you are only wanting to upgrade the CPU and nothing else, the only thing on AM4 that would make any sense would be the 5700X3D

Last edited by Zero; 14 hours ago

Pollux-34 4 hours ago

Because it is so attractively priced, a Ryzen 7 5800X “Vermeer” would be worth considering. Or the already mentioned 5700x3d, which is significantly more expensive. If necessary, update the UEFI/BIOS before replacing the CPU.