Advice

Gray2233 · 24 Dec 2024 at 14:59

Daveo1098 said:
I have gone for the Peerless Assassin can i just check this will fit in my tower/motherboard wont it?

It will come with a bracket and guide for AM4, should fit in your case fine too.

Daveo1098 · 26 Dec 2024 at 18:25

Can I ask a question on bios flashing. I have downloaded the latest driver to a memory stick, do I flash the bios with the old cpu in then once it’s all done and turns back on then remove the old cpu and put new one and memory, graphics card in etc? Or do I flash it with new cpu in first

sx_turbo · 26 Dec 2024 at 18:41

Daveo1098 said:
Can I ask a question on bios flashing. I have downloaded the latest driver to a memory stick, do I flash the bios with the old cpu in then once it’s all done and turns back on then remove the old cpu and put new one and memory, graphics card in etc? Or do I flash it with new cpu in first

Do it with the old CPU, new one won't work.

Also make sure the settings in the bios are reverted back to factory, otherwise it will cause you a load of pain depending if it has a roll back option or not.

Daveo1098 · 26 Dec 2024 at 18:49

Thank you that’s how I read you had to do it. I’m guessing it’s safe to turn it on before you remove all parts to make sure it works?

Sorry when you say revert to factory settings, when would you do that?

Gray2233 · 26 Dec 2024 at 18:59

Daveo1098 said:
Thank you that’s how I read you had to do it. I’m guessing it’s safe to turn it on before you remove all parts to make sure it works?

Sorry when you say revert to factory settings, when would you do that?

Your current CPU will work fine with the updated bios.

Daveo1098 · 26 Dec 2024 at 19:20

Gray2233 said:
Your current CPU will work fine with the updated bios.

Oh ok, so flash bios then once everything working, then replace CPU, memory, Graphics card and power unit then turn on and all should be good? Well apart from installing latest drivers. Am I right in thinking only things plugged into power unit, are CPU, graphics card, and motherboard board? That’s all I can see

Gray2233 · 26 Dec 2024 at 19:41

Daveo1098 said:
Oh ok, so flash bios then once everything working, then replace CPU, memory, Graphics card and power unit then turn on and all should be good? Well apart from installing latest drivers. Am I right in thinking only things plugged into power unit, are CPU, graphics card, and motherboard board? That’s all I can see

Correct.

Replace the RAM, don't add the new 32gb to your existing 16gb, AMD can be a little fussy at times when running mixed memory and 32gb should be ample.

If you've never changed a CPU before, there should be guides for AM4 CPU installation on youtube that will guide you through step by step. I'm pretty sure there's guides for the exact heatsink you've purchased too, which can be helpful if you're unsure.

Daveo1098 · 26 Dec 2024 at 20:09

Gray2233 said:
Correct.

Replace the RAM, don't add the new 32gb to your existing 16gb, AMD can be a little fussy at times when running mixed memory and 32gb should be ample.

If you've never changed a CPU before, there should be guides for AM4 CPU installation on youtube that will guide you through step by step. I'm pretty sure there's guides for the exact heatsink you've purchased too, which can be helpful if you're unsure.

Watched a few videos shows you use paste to make 5 dots then for fan use extenders then thermalight on top and fans. Power supply looks a lot easier than my one as everything is labelled. Motherboard supply easy, I’m guessing one CPU for CPU and other labelled CPU with two 8 connectors goes into graphics card…. Main thing I took from videos was make sure you use two separate 8 pin wires from power intel graphics card splitter and not the one wire that goes into two 8 from a single wire if that makes sense

Gray2233 · 26 Dec 2024 at 20:25

Daveo1098 said:
Watched a few videos shows you use paste to make 5 dots then for fan use extenders then thermalight on top and fans. Power supply looks a lot easier than my one as everything is labelled. Motherboard supply easy, I’m guessing one CPU for CPU and other labelled CPU with two 8 connectors goes into graphics card…. Main thing I took from videos was make sure you use two separate 8 pin wires from power intel graphics card splitter and not the one wire that goes into two 8 from a single wire if that makes sense

Seems like you're doing your research, which is good, I'm sure it'll all go well.

Going to be a huge difference over your current setup.

Daveo1098 · 26 Dec 2024 at 20:35

Gray2233 said:
Seems like you're doing your research, which is good, I'm sure it'll all go well.

Going to be a huge difference over your current setup.

Yeah I’m excited to see it in all its glory, I did buy a new monitor today, purchased the msi mag341cqp oled wide 34 inch monitor which had really good reviews so buzzing to show of the new graphics card on it