Question Simple windows 11 cpu/motherboard upgrade

[beezer73]

My current Ryzen 5 2400G doesn't support windows11 so I need a CHEAP upgrade that will.
Nothing fancy, just a home office computer.
Must have integrated graphics.
Currently have 16gb DDR4-3200, so I would like to use that. Will consider purchasing DDR5 if there's a good combo deal or something.

Thanks

 

[COLGeek]

What make/model motherboard do you have?

A CPU upgrade will resolve the Win 11 issue.

 

[logainofhades]

What are your full systems specs? Might be able to do a bios update and drop a 5600g/5700g on the cheap.

 

[beezer73]

The motherboard doesn't support any Win11 cpu's, already checked.

MSI B450M PRO-M2

 

[COLGeek]

The motherboard doesn't support any Win11 cpu's.

What make/model is it? Is this a Dell or other OEM system?

 

[beezer73]

What make/model is it? Is this a Dell or other OEM system?

I built it myself a few years back.

 

[COLGeek]

Understood. That is odd that MSI shows what they do for compatible CPUs. I would have expected a 5600G to drop right into the motherboard.

Do you have a max budget in mind?

 

[beezer73]

Yeah it's a scam if you ask me!
My budget is CHEAP.

 

[faalin]

The motherboard doesn't support any Win11 cpu's, already checked.

MSI B450M PRO-M2

Here is a list all all AMD cpu's that windows 11 supports
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/w...supported/windows-11-supported-amd-processors

here is a list of all CPU's supported by your motherboard
https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B450M-PRO-M2/support#cpu

There are a lot of CPUs that will work with your board and windows 11

 

[COLGeek]

Yeah it's a scam if you ask me!
My budget is CHEAP.

This will get you there: https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Ryzen-3400G-8-Thread-Processor/dp/B07SXNDKNM?th=1

 

[beezer73]

Here is a list all all AMD cpu's that windows 11 supports
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/w...supported/windows-11-supported-amd-processors

here is a list of all CPU's supported by your motherboard
https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B450M-PRO-M2/support#cpu

There are a lot of CPUs that will work with your board and windows 11

Then they added them to the list since I last checked. I researched extensively a few months ago and the lowest comparable model I could find that was on the win11 supported list was the 5600G and that's not supported by my motherboard.
I do see they added the 3400G to the list, so that's my answer. 3400G. $$

 

[beezer73]

This will get you there: https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Ryzen-3400G-8-Thread-Processor/dp/B07SXNDKNM?th=1

Yep, they added the 3400G to the compatability list since I last looked, so that is the answer. I found OEM for $69, I'll use my current fan.
https://www.newegg.com/amd-ryzen-5-3400g/p/N82E16819113577

 

[COLGeek]

Then they added them to the list since I last checked. I researched extensively a few months ago and the lowest comparable model I could find that was on the win11 supported list was the 5600G and that's not supported by my motherboard.
I do see they added the 3400G to the list, so that's my answer. 3400G. $$

Just make sure you have the necessary BIOS version (or newer) installed before installing the 3400G.

 

[COLGeek]

Yep, they added the 3400G to the compatability list since I last looked, so that is the answer. I found OEM for $69, I'll use my current fan.
https://www.newegg.com/amd-ryzen-5-3400g/p/N82E16819113577

Good find. Be sure to note my previous comment about the BIOS version.

 

[beezer73]

Thanks so for that cpu it say's I need: 7B84v28.zip
But under bios downloads I'm not sure which version to download.
Here's the download page: https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B450M-PRO-M2/support#bios
I'm assuming this one: AMI BIOS 7B84v28 2019-07-18 10.24 MB and not the newest one?

 

[logainofhades]

I would download and install the latest non beta bios.

 

[beezer73]

Thank you sir!

 

[beezer73]

Thanks, I've successfully updated the bios. Awaiting new cpu and I'll let you guys know how it goes.
Thanks so much for your help!

 

[combobreakerz]

i'm using my ryzen 2200g with previously a msi b450 gaming max for 2 years, and last year upgraded to a 4600g. then bought a b550mh to pair with my 2200g. both run on windows 11 and never had issues. didn't even need a windows 11 key or use a 3rd party program as M$ for some reason provided me with one during installation (installer was also downloaded from M$ website).

just use the ryzen smu checker to make sure the bios version of your motherboard supports your cpu then check the board's website for windows 11 drivers.



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