New processor

[Malouzx]

Hello, i wanted to ask for help if anyone can help me verify if a new processor will fit into my pc. I wanted to get ryzen 5 5600x, rn i have ryzen 7 2700.
My specs are:

Motherboard: B450M-A PRO MAX
Bios version: 7C52v3J
Graphic card: RTX 3060 TI
PSU: MAG - idk the exact model but it should have 550w
CPU fan: SilentiumPC Fera 5 (most likely)

If i forgot something, please let me know, tyy

 

[Kaamos_Llama]

Looks to me from the support page that you're good to drop the CPU straight in. Ryzen 5600X is supported since BIOS 7C52V3b and your BIOS version is newer than that.

 

[Ruiner7300]

You're missing socket size, socket type and number of socket pins.

and CPU size/CPU type and CPU pins.

 

[Why_Me]

You're missing socket size, socket type and number of socket pins.

and CPU size/CPU type and CPU pins.

It's a AM4 board and cpu.

 

[Ruiner7300]

Hello, i wanted to ask for help if anyone can help me verify if a new processor will fit into my pc. I wanted to get ryzen 5 5600x, rn i have ryzen 7 2700.
My specs are:

Motherboard: B450M-A PRO MAX
Bios version: 7C52v3J
Graphic card: RTX 3060 TI
PSU: MAG - idk the exact model but it should have 550w
CPU fan: SilentiumPC Fera 5 (most likely)

If i forgot something, please let me know, tyy

In my opinion it should say on the box or the manufacturer should actually say what is compatible with each part and I don't think someone is actually doing it, or if they are, they are doing it poorly or don't actually know.

 

[Kaamos_Llama]

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B450M-A-PRO-MAX/support

 

[Colif]

In my opinion it should say on the box or the manufacturer should actually say what is compatible with each part and I don't think someone is actually doing it, or if they are, they are doing it poorly or don't actually know.

That would work fine for Intel Motherboards as they don't change what its compatible with after launch as much as AMD boards can. When that board was released the CPU It ended up being able to work with weren't even on the drawing board.

Most motherboard makers will show a list of CPU they are compatible with on their website as its easier to update than the box

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B450M-A-PRO-MAX/support#cpu

 

[edwardaldridge3421]

That would work fine for Intel Motherboards as they don't change what its compatible with after launch as much as AMD boards can. When that board was released the CPU It ended up being able to work with weren't even on the drawing board.

Most motherboard makers will show a list of CPU they are compatible with on their website as its easier to update than the box

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B450M-A-PRO-MAX/support#cpu

You're all good with the 5600X, OP. It's a solid upgrade from the 2700, especially for gaming – better single-core performance and lower power draw. Your board supports it with the BIOS you mentioned (7C52v3J), so no issues there. Just make sure you reset CMOS after the swap and maybe check for any new BIOS updates while you're at it.

Your SilentiumPC Fera 5 will handle the 5600X just fine too – it's more than enough for that CPU, even with a bit of PBO.

Only thing I’d double-check is your PSU quality (not just wattage), but if it's handling the 2700 + 3060 Ti now without issues, you should be good.

Let us know how it goes!