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)

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

WildgooseUK · 12 Jul 2019 at 09:53

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

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

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.

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

WildgooseUK · 18 Jul 2019 at 19:31

Tried all that. What’s interesting is that my GTX 1070 doesn’t all light up - just a small green LED showing but it’s fans are spinning

WildgooseUK · 18 Jul 2019 at 19:43

Only have one USB stick and is quite old. Guess I will have to get a new one and follow your suggested method

WildgooseUK · 27 Jul 2019 at 12:32

Well I've finally given up after spending a few days resetting the CMOS, flashing & reflashing the BIOS. Followed many methods from here and elsewhere to get my MB to boot but since nothing. So I requested a return form to return the motherboard.

WildgooseUK · 27 Jul 2019 at 13:32

MartinPrince said:
What motherboard will you get next? (Did you unzip the bios file rather then just rename the whole thing )

I did and haven't decided yet. At this moment in time, I can't be bothered as got to a point where I got too frustrated. No-one's fault but MSI's!!

WildgooseUK · 27 Jul 2019 at 14:41

I was really looking forward to it - especially when playing the latest games without a struggle which my current 2500K is at times suffers from micro stutters.