Can i upgrade my ryzen 5 3600 to ryzen 5 7600?

[BotManGlyn]

I just want to know if i can upgrade or if ill need to make a whole new pc for 4k gaming

[TheOldMan · Accepted solution]

Here is the support page

https://support.hp.com/gb-en/document/c06744170

Here is the list of supported CPU's

Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:

Processor	TDP
AMD Ryzen 5 3500 (3.4 GHz base clock, up to 4.1 GHz max boost clock, 16 MB L3 cache, 6 cores (Matisse)	65 W
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz Base frequency, up to 4.2 GHz maximum boost frequency, 32 MB L3 cache, 6 core (Matisse)	65 W
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz Base frequency, up to 4.4 GHz maximum boost frequency, 32 MB L3 cache, 8 core (Matisse)	65 W
AMD Ryzen 9 3900 3.1 GHz base clock, up to 4.3 GHz max boost clock, 64 MB L3 cache, 12 cores (Matisse)	65 W

[BotManGlyn]

Can any of these allow me to run 4K at max settings for most games, and overall could the motherboard work with a rx 7900xt?

[TheOldMan]

In looking at the specs for the Radeon RX 7900XT 20GB - requires a much larger power supply than the installed 500w presently in place.  Also the Moria3 motherboard has PCIe Gen 3 x16 socket which would not allow that graphics card to preform at expected levels.

I think you are expecting too much from that system, even with the mentioned upgrades.

[BotManGlyn]

overall what upgrades can i make to the pc that is worth doing, thinking id atleast like to play games at 4k 60fps comfortably?

[TheOldMan]

In checking out the performance needed to achieve the 4K @ 60fps is beyond a reasonable upgrade.  Upgrading the  hardware could possibly achieve 1080 @ 60fps but 4K requires much more than it is worth on the platform you have now, IMHO.

Also it is beyond my expertise.  I will tag @NonSequitur777, as he might be able to give you upgrade help to achieve your goal.

[NonSequitur777]

@TheOldMan,

Thank you, Sir, I am happy to contribute.

@BotManGlyn,

Yes, you can game at 60fps+ in 4K with this option:

1.) Upgrade your power supply with at least a 750-watt power supply such as this Cooler Master MWe Gold V3 750 Watt:

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Efficiency-Connectors-Semi-fanless/dp/B0D68TLYKR/ref=sr_1_1?cri....

Happens to be on sale too at the moment.

2.) Definitely an Asus ProArt RTX 4080 16GB.  This card is by far the smallest sized (300 x 120 x 50mm) of all RTX 4080 cards and should fit comfortably (please check!) in your OMEN 25L Desktop - GT12-0010na (9YK26EA):

Whatever you do, shun AMD graphics cards.  Trust me on this.

Fun fact: an RTX 4080 blows the RX 7900 XT royally out of the water game: https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-RTX-4080-vs-AMD-RX-7900-XT/4138vs4141.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[BotManGlyn]

to be quite honest i was avoiding Nvidia due to the price, i preferred AMD due to the price to performance.

[BotManGlyn]

not only this but isnt the rtx 4080 for pcie gen 4?
So i would not get the full capabilities of such a gpu.