CPU Upgrade

[notowena]

I was thinking of upgrading my CPU from a Ryzen 5 5600g to a ryzen 9 5900x but I worried that it will bottleneck my PC because I only have a 3060. What CPU is the best I can get without bottlenecking?

[NonSequitur777]

@notowena,

The best compatible processors for your OMEN 30L Desktop PC GT13-1000a (207P7AV) as fitted with the Hana motherboard (SSID: 8876) are either the Ryzen 9 5900X or the Ryzen 9 5950X.

However, unless you already got the HP-documented 105-watt TDP rated liquid CPU cooler with p/n: L98987-001, these processors require a beefier CPU cooler.  You can purchase one of these CPU coolers inexpensively online via an eBay Seller: https://www.ebay.com/itm/166089882957?_skw=L98987-001&itmmeta=01JYZCNCQH15PM8BEP4TSQ099T&hash=item26....

The question of 'bottlenecking' your PC is a complicated one.  If you are never going to upgrade your graphics card (but why shouldn't you?), assuming your PC got a Ryzen 5 5600G, I would upgrade to a Ryzen 7 5700G.

Another advantage of this CPU upgrade is that you don't need to upgrade your CPU cooler.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[notowena]

I was looking it up and it said that it would bottleneck the 3060 because the 9 5900x is a lot better compared to my gpu. If I were to wait a couple of years to upgrade my GPU would it affect my PC performance on games?

[NonSequitur777]

@notowena,

No, not really -at least in my experience: upgrading your CPU is likely to improve your overall graphics performance, not diminishing it.  In other words, I wouldn't worry about 'bottlenecking' your PC.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[notowena]

So basically, it would be okay, and I don't have to worry about anything?

[NonSequitur777 · Accepted solution]

@notowena,

Yes, don't worry -be happy!

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[notowena]

On a side note this will increase fps in games right?

[NonSequitur777]

@notowena,

Like I said, in my experience, a better/faster processor always improved my gaming performance.  Without fail.  On many different HP & non-HP platforms.  From i5 Intel Core to high-end i9 Intel Core "K" processors.  Why would it be any different for you?

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[MarkDavis]

Before upgrading your CPU, make sure your motherboard and BIOS version support the new processor. Also, don’t forget to check power and cooling compatibility—it can save you a lot of headaches later!

[notowena]

How do I check the mother board and BIOS version to make sure a 9 5900x can be supported. How do I also check how much watts my current power supply is?