Hi everyone,
I have a gaming PC that was built by Overclockers in 2016 and I haven't updated it since then. I haven't really gamed on it for many years so I'm just looking to upgrade it as a work PC but with the capabilities for the future. I have an ASUS Prime B350 Plus mobo and CPU AMD Ryzen 7 1700.
I realise I need to upgrade the CPU and maybe mobo before Windows 10 support ends in four years or so time. The question is do I upgrade now or later.
If I upgrade now I believe I won't have to get a new mobo as I understand the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X IS supported on my current B350 Plus mobo, is that right - just a flash update BIOS? I just want to double check.
How often does a mobo need replacing - is it more so when other parts no longer are compatible?
I have a GTX Nvidia 980ti which is old now but I don't really play any games other than some simulation games which require less GPU.
Any info or advice would be appreciated as I'm pretty sure in four years time all CPUs won't be compatible with my Mobo.
Cheers.
I have a gaming PC that was built by Overclockers in 2016 and I haven't updated it since then. I haven't really gamed on it for many years so I'm just looking to upgrade it as a work PC but with the capabilities for the future. I have an ASUS Prime B350 Plus mobo and CPU AMD Ryzen 7 1700.
I realise I need to upgrade the CPU and maybe mobo before Windows 10 support ends in four years or so time. The question is do I upgrade now or later.
If I upgrade now I believe I won't have to get a new mobo as I understand the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X IS supported on my current B350 Plus mobo, is that right - just a flash update BIOS? I just want to double check.
How often does a mobo need replacing - is it more so when other parts no longer are compatible?
I have a GTX Nvidia 980ti which is old now but I don't really play any games other than some simulation games which require less GPU.
Any info or advice would be appreciated as I'm pretty sure in four years time all CPUs won't be compatible with my Mobo.
Cheers.