Question replacing Ryzen 3 1200 to ?

[dabulehya]

I’m looking to upgrade my desktop so that I can install Windows 11. My current setup is getting dated, and I want to make sure everything is compatible with the new OS, but I’m not sure where to start.

my current build:

• CPU: Ryzen 3 1200
• Motherboard: Gigabyte b450 aorus elite
• RAM: 2x4 3000MHz CL 16 1.35V
• GPU: GeForce GT 1030 OC 2GB GDDR5 64BIT HDMI/DVI
• Storage: 1TB 3.5 SATA III

I’ve checked the system requirements for Windows 11, but I’m not entirely sure if I need to upgrade certain components like the CPU or motherboard.

If anyone has suggestions on the most cost-effective upgrades to get my system ready for Windows 11, I’d really appreciate it! I’m open to all recommendations, including tips on software or BIOS settings that might help with compatibility.

Thanks.

 

[COLGeek]

You could just upgrade to a 5000 series CPU and you'd be set for Win 11.

Increasing memory to 2x16GB would help with performance as well.

 

[dabulehya]

You could just upgrade to a 5000 series CPU and you'd be set for Win 11.

Increasing memory to 2x16GB would help with performance as well.

copy that. Thank you.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

I believe the cutoff for Windows 11 support is technically 2000 series. You absolutely could install it onto your system currently but I'd suggest just upgrading it instead of jumping through the hoops required for that.

You will need a BIOS update, but I agree any 5000 series CPU would be a good upgrade. 5600s are very good value CPUs, huge upgrade. 5700x have been on sale a lot lately too.

Windows 11 is fairly ram hungry, and 8gb has been slim for quite a few years now. Windows 11 will run fine on it, but trying any heavy lifting or multitasking ontop of 11 will be slow on 8gb. 16 is great now, 32 can be a good option for the futures sake especially.

One thing I think is VERY important to note is you will need a storage upgrade for Windows 11 or your system will be very sluggish. Microsoft has been very adamant about Windows 11 requiring solid state storage for a good experience.

[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/y4n9Jn)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/g94BD3/amd-ryzen-5-5600x-37-ghz-6-core-processor-100-100000065box) | $105.00 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/PJ6qqs/teamgroup-t-force-vulcan-z-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr4-3600-cl18-memory-tlzgd432g3600hc18jdc01) | $45.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Silicon Power UD90 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/4kpzK8/silicon-power-ud90-1-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-sp01kgbp44ud9005) | $52.99 @ Amazon
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| **Total** | **$203.98**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2024-11-26 15:42 ET-0500 |
Here's an example of the upgrades I'd recommend. Don't know your country or budget, so you could just use this as an example and change things accordingly.

This is a PCIe 4 drive but is about the cheapest proper SSD id recommended. Just means if you would reuse this SSD with a newer system down the road you could unlock more performance.

 

[dabulehya]

Thank you NightHawkRMX I really appreciate taking the time. I will keep the budget about 200$. I'm from Poland.

 

[Syntaximus]

I'm not sure what prices are in Poland but here you could get a 5700X + 32GB 3600Mhz w that budget.