My new upgrade from i5 2500K

WildgooseUK · 11 Jul 2019 at 09:00

My budget is set at 500 mark so does this look ok...
My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Gigabyte GA-AX370-Gaming K5 AMD X370 (Socket AM4) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £124.99
1 x AMD Ryzen 7 Eight Core 2700X 4.35GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £259.99
1 x Team Group Vulcan T-Force 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-24000C16 3000MHz Dual Channel Kit - Grey (TLGD416G30= £64.99

Total: £460.47 (includes shipping: £10.50)

Trojan Horse · 11 Jul 2019 at 22:20

3600
tomahawk
done

Stephanie Peterson · 11 Jul 2019 at 22:22

If you can find another 20 quid, maybe by getting a cheaper MB, you could get the 3700 - or if you want to save some then the 3600.
I wouldnt be buying the 2700x now.

Plec · 12 Jul 2019 at 08:15

As above - this MSI board even comes with 'Flash Back' so no need for a CPU to flash the B450 to a Zen 2 compatible BIOS - Clicky (recommend smaller 8Gb Pendrive, freshly FAT 32 formatted and only BIOS installed for flash):

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x MSI B450 TOMAHAWK (Socket AM4) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £99.95
1 x AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Eight Core 4.4GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £319.99
1 x Team Group Vulcan T-Force 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-25600C16 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black/Grey (TLGD= £82.99

Total: £513.43 (includes shipping: £10.50)

WildgooseUK · 12 Jul 2019 at 09:37

Thanks for all those who replied. Was going ahead with what Plec has suggested, only discovered that the MSI B450 MB is out of stock so will hold on unless there's an alternative

Plec · 12 Jul 2019 at 09:41

WildgooseUK said:
Thanks for all those who replied. Was going ahead with what Plec has suggested, only discovered that the MSI B450 MB is out of stock so will hold on unless there's an alternative

OcUK haven't had stock of that board for a while - it may be worth posting in their CS forum for lead times or sourcing elsewhere.

WildgooseUK · 12 Jul 2019 at 09:53

OK thanks However, thinking of the 3600X instead of 3700X or just stick with what you suggested

Plec · 12 Jul 2019 at 10:05

WildgooseUK said:
Thinking of the 3600X instead of 3700X or just stick with what you suggested

Whichever budget dictates and usage - mainly for gaming(?) - if so money saved dropping to 3600/X would be better put towards a GPU if needed in near future?

WildgooseUK · 12 Jul 2019 at 10:12

Plec said:
Whichever budget dictates and usage - mainly for gaming(?) - if so money saved dropping to 3600/X would be better put towards a GPU if needed in near future?

I have a Zotac GeForce GTX 1070 AMP Extreme Spectra so maybe I better off with 3700X for future proofing and runs on 65w instead of 95w which the 3600 does. Yes, mainly for gaming in general. Also sourced the MB elsewhere

WildgooseUK · 12 Jul 2019 at 11:13

Went ahead and ordered with the MB sourced elsewhere. Also, downloaded the latest BIOS and ready for update. With my GTX 1070 AMP, Super Flower Leadex GOLD 650W Fully Modular "80 Plus Gold" PSU and Acer XB240H, that should keep me happy with running the latest games in all its glory. However, know the XB240H is only a 1080P but I can live with that for the time being

Plec · 12 Jul 2019 at 12:25

WildgooseUK said:
Went ahead and ordered with the MB sourced elsewhere.

Keep checking, as they will probably be tweaking that BIOS - plus AGESA releases.

WildgooseUK said:
However, know the XB240H is only a 1080P but I can live with that for the time being

Nothing wrong with 1080p for gaming and at 144Hz paired with the GTX1070 you'll maintain a healthy FPS.

orbitalwalsh · 12 Jul 2019 at 13:20

^^^ esports still at 1080p- well 240hz screens

WildgooseUK · 18 Jul 2019 at 18:44

Right, been having nothing but problems since I install my new MB and 3700X. Power’s on but no boot. Red LED is lit with CPU fan spinning. Have updated to latest MSI bios but without success. No signal received and tried both monitors.
Any suggestions will be much appreciated.

MartinPrince · 18 Jul 2019 at 18:51

WildgooseUK said:
Right, been having nothing but problems since I install my new MB and 3700X. Power’s on but no boot. Red LED is lit with CPU fan spinning. Have updated to latest MSI bios but without success. No signal received and tried both monitors.
Any suggestions will be much appreciated.

Check the MSI forums for that motherboard, lots of people in the same boat as you. There may be a fix posted there as I haven't checked for a while.

Plec · 18 Jul 2019 at 18:58

WildgooseUK said:
Have updated to latest MSI bios but without success.

In what way, exactly - or do you mean it updated but your system isn't responding?

Did you do the following - will search out pictorial link, too (walking so second link may be a while).

Plec · 18 Jul 2019 at 19:11

And here's latest BIOS list for boards plus a pictorial walk through - Clicky

I would personally would use a 16gb pendrive max (preferably 8Gb) - freshly formatted (Fat 32) with only the renamed BIOS installed. I have found motherboards have less issue with smaller pendrives - 8Gb being a sweetspot.

WildgooseUK · 18 Jul 2019 at 19:21

I used an old 1GB USB stick and downloaded the latest Bios V19 but still no go

WildgooseUK · 18 Jul 2019 at 19:22

Plec said:
In what way, exactly - or do you mean it updated but your system isn't responding?

Did you do the following - will search out pictorial link, too (walking so second link may be a while).

It’s updated but not responding. Everything is lit up but nothing on screen

Plec · 18 Jul 2019 at 19:25

WildgooseUK said:
It’s updated but not responding. Everything is lit up but nothing on screen

What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?

Did you clear the CMOS after BIOS update?

A BIOS flash sometimes requires this:

i.e. Unplug from wall, press case power button to deplete residual power and then clear CMOS.

Plec · 18 Jul 2019 at 19:29

EDIT: See above

WildgooseUK said:
I used an old 1GB USB stick and downloaded the latest Bios V19 but still no go

And did you freshly fat 32 format, rename BIOS etc as described in earlier post?