Intel to AMD change....advice

Page 1 of 4 123 ... LastLast

  1. markfresh
    Posts : 65
    windows 10
       New #1

    Intel to AMD change....advice


    Hi, i'm looking for a new motherboard/cpu combo to replace my intel set up and complement my vega 56.
    I currently have i7 7700(non k) and a gigabyte Z270-HD3.
    I was looking to get a ryzen 5 3600x and a motherboard.
    i didnt want to spend a fortune and am not worried about future proof.
    I was looking at the Msi b450 MSY QLD Ipswich or the
    MSi 570 MSI X570 GAMING PLUS AM4 4xDDR4/2xPCIEx16/HDMI/M.2/USB3.2/ATX Motherboard - MSY QLD Ipswich
    Apparently according to this i can update the b450's bios to run the chip Are You Ready for Ryzen 3000 Series Processors? Get the Latest BIOS and Easy Upgrade with Your AMD 300 / 400 Series Motherboards..

    WOuld the B450 be good enough?

    And are these combos a big enough upgrade to bother with?
    The intel stuff will make a second PC for the mrs as i have spare psu ,case ,etc
    Thanks Mark
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  3. CountMike
    Posts : 19,518
    W11+W11 Developer Insider + Linux
       New #2

    As an old AMD and Ryzen hand I can tell you that 3600x is practically ideal for gaming and some serious work. Yes b450 MB would do fine but it would need newest BIOS update and I'm not sure which ones actually have a BIOS version released yet. I just wouldn't want a beta BIOS and would wait for "real" one.
    As something in between I would suggest my Asus Prime x470 pro which already has a compatible BIOS and is more than a match for any new Ryzen chip.
      My Computers
    Quote Quote

  4. markfresh
    Posts : 65
    windows 10
    Thread Starter
       New #3

    great thanks , if i saved money by getting the cheaper b450 would the 3700x be worth the extra?
    or does that require the newer mobo?
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  6. CountMike
    Posts : 19,518
    W11+W11 Developer Insider + Linux
       New #4

    markfresh said:
    great thanks , if i saved money by getting the cheaper b450 would the 3700x be worth the extra?
    Depends on if 2 more cores and 4 more threads would do it for you. Gaming wouldn't be affected much. I'd rather have a solid base that could be upgraded later on or even overclocked need be.
      My Computers
    Quote Quote

  7. markfresh
    Posts : 65
    windows 10
    Thread Starter
       New #5

    That makes sense , so a b450, 3600x and my new vega 56 would make a good mid range combo ? :)
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  8. CountMike
    Posts : 19,518
    W11+W11 Developer Insider + Linux
       New #6

    markfresh said:
    That makes sense , so a b450, 3600x and my new vega 56 would make a good mid range combo ? :)
    Yes, a fine one too. What do you have for RAM ?
      My Computers
    Quote Quote

  9. markfresh
    Posts : 65
    windows 10
    Thread Starter
       New #7

    16gb ddr4
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  10. CountMike
    Posts : 19,518
    W11+W11 Developer Insider + Linux
       New #8

    markfresh said:
    16gb ddr4
    What frequency ? Ryzen likes fast RAM
      My Computers
    Quote Quote

  12. markfresh
    Posts : 65
    windows 10
    Thread Starter
       New #9

    Dram freq 1666.8
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  13. CountMike
    Posts : 19,518
    W11+W11 Developer Insider + Linux
       New #10

    markfresh said:
    Dram freq 1666.8
    So it's actually 3333MHz. Perfect.
      My Computers
    Quote Quote

 

  Related Discussions
Advice/Suggestions On A New Intel Build
in PC Custom Builds and Overclocking

Hi all. Just posting on a couple forums to get some thoughts/suggestions. as per some of my other threads, it seems my Devil's Canyon build is becoming too unstable to be trusted and that CPU is end of life now, so i'm looking at an upgrade,...
Hi, I am swapping from intel to AMD moBo and cpu from intel, do i need to reinstall windows.
Hello everyone, I am facing a rather puzzling issue: 1. I clean installed Windows 10 (1703) on my HP ProDesk 400 G1 MT and Device Manager\System devices looked like this after a complete Windows Update: 156032 2. I downloaded from the...
advice on browser change
in Browsers and Email

I've been happily using Firefox for years, but it seems to be getting slower with each new version. My needs are simple. I just want a fast, uncomplicated browser and would appreciate a suggestion to use with Win 10. There are all kinds of...
Advice on my virus prevention - what would you change?
in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security

Hello I have W10 home. For years I have run paid for AVG with backup from Malwarebytes Anti malware and Anti exploit. Recently I am noticing that AVG keep offering paid for additions where before I took them to be part of the virus package....
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 10 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 10" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

 © Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:58.
Find Us




Windows 10 Forums