Moving to AMD, does this look ok?

[V4NT0M]

My Intel Motherboard has basically kicked the bucket so am looking to move form my 9700k and upgrade at the same time. I am new to AMD so I want to make sure I've not made a stupid mistake.

I have a Kraken X53 cooler, does anyone know for sure whether this is compatible/appropriate for the below? Also, is there a forum or page where I can check when these preorders will ship?

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x AMD Ryzen 9 7900 Twelve Core 5.40GHz (Socket AM5) Processor - Retail (SKU: CP-3DU-AM) = £399.95
• 1 x Asrock B650M PG Riptide (Socket AM5) DDR5 Micro-ATX Motherboard (SKU: MB-18Y-AK) = £179.99
• 1 x Kingston FURY Beast EXPO RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 PC5-48000C36 6000MHz Dual Channel Kit (KF560C36BBEAK2-32) (SKU: MY-29R-KS) = £139.99

Total: £727.92 (includes delivery: £7.99)​

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[V4NT0M]

What's your main /heavy use workload , e.g gaming ?

All parts are compatible.

Pre orders not sure about but a phone call or webnote is usually the way to go.

AM4 mounting is the same for AM5 so if your cooler is AM4 which I think it is your good.

Thanks, mainly Gaming, some video processing/streaming, running a 3080 at the moment.

 

[V4NT0M]

Am4 Coolers that don't require custom backplate
Should in theory fit am5
But nzxt state there's a small height difference
And although it will fit they don't recommend it
Applies to x and z range nzxt Coolers
Are they being over cautious?
Perhaps
But they were offering am5 brackets
To existing owners

Thanks, I've had a look and it looks like I can request one from their website. I'll get that requested either way.

You have a few options then, you could go for the fastest gaming CPU the 7800x3d which performs like a 7700x in processing but the 12 cores of the 7900 will be beneficial for editing.

Check out reviews on the 7800x3d.

There is a 7900x3d but at over £550 ain't cheap.

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Eight Core 5.00GHz (Socket AM5) Processor - Retail

Order AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Eight Core 5.00GHz (Socket AM5) Processor - Retail now online and benefit from fast delivery.

www.overclockers.co.uk

I'll need to double check what PSU I have, might need an upgrade on that as the 7800x3d is 125w?

I'm not actually sure whether I am on 750w or 850w.

 

[V4NT0M]

Ah, good news anyway, got home and checked it is an 850w Gold PSU so no problem there.

The only problem I have now is that my Kraken x53 will need that AM5 bracket and NZXT do not want to send it out until I provide them proof of purchase of the CPU or Motherboard... And not sure how long it will take them to post it either.

 

[V4NT0M]

Here is my new basket, all in stock and looking good? I have read that this reention kit can be used to mount the X53, I believe they are the same manufacturer and reviews online seem to say that it is compatible.

Asetek Premium Retention Kit AMD AM5 and AM4 (35-150-1000056)​

Asetek Premium Retention Kit AMD AM5 and AM4 (35-150-1000056)

Order Asetek Premium Retention Kit AMD AM5 and AM4 (35-150-1000056) now online and benefit from fast delivery.

www.overclockers.co.uk

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x Gigabyte B650M Gaming X AX (Socket AM5) DDR5 Micro ATX Motherboard (SKU: MB-5BG-GI) = £189.95
• 1 x Kingston FURY Beast RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 PC5-48000C40 6000MHz Dual Channel Kit (SKU: MY-29K-KS) = £139.99
• 1 x AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Eight Core 5.00GHz (Socket AM5) Processor - Retail (SKU: CP-3DT-AM) = £428.99

Total: £766.92 (includes delivery: £7.99)​

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