upgrade Gaming Desktop OMEN by HP 40L GT21 from AMD Ryzen 5 5600X to AMD ryzen 7 5700x3d

[Pmlv1978]

Hello,

I want to upgrade my HP OMEN 40 L GT21 which has a AMD Ryzen 5 5600X with a motherboard 8949 11 (i guess its a b550) to a AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3d processor.

Is it possible and the motherboard is compatible?

Thank you.

[A_Gayathri]

Hi @Pmlv1978,

Welcome to The HP Support Community.  

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

I understand you are trying to Upgrade your HP OMEN 40L GT21 from an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X to an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (note: AMD doesn't have a 5700X3D, but I assume you meant Ryzen 7 5700X) should generally be possible, but 

here are some important factors to check for compatibility:
 

1. Motherboard Compatibility

• The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is part of the Ryzen 5000 series, and your current motherboard, 8949 11, is likely a B550 chipset (as you mentioned). This chipset typically supports all Ryzen 5000 series CPUs, including the Ryzen 7 5700X.
• Make sure that your motherboard has the latest BIOS update. Some motherboards may need a BIOS update to support newer processors in the same family (Ryzen 5000 series).

2. BIOS Update

• Before installing the new processor, check HP's website for any available BIOS updates for your specific model. Installing the latest BIOS version ensures compatibility with new CPUs.
• You can find BIOS updates for your OMEN 40L GT21 on the HP Support Website.

3. Cooling and Power Requirements

• Ensure your current cooling solution is sufficient. The Ryzen 7 5700X has a TDP (thermal design power) of 65W, which is the same as your current Ryzen 5 5600X, so your cooling solution should work fine unless you plan on overclocking.
• Check the wattage of your power supply unit (PSU) to ensure it can handle any additional power needs if you're planning further upgrades (like a more powerful GPU).

4. Thermal Paste

• When swapping CPUs, make sure to clean off the old thermal paste and apply new paste to the new CPU for effective heat transfer.

5. General Compatibility

• The RAM, GPU, and other components will remain compatible as there is no significant change in chipset requirements between the Ryzen 5 5600X and Ryzen 7 5700X.

Refer to this document: OMEN by HP 40L GT21-0385xt Desktop PC product specifications

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day.

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[Pmlv1978]

Hello,

Thank you for your reply. But I indeed mean 5700X3D. AMD have this processor. Just look it up. But I think it isnt compatible with board. According to a document I seen about my motherboard on the link below, only AMD Ryzen 9 5900X or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X.

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_5054400-5054448-16

I guess I just gonna have to change everything on the PC or buy a new one and sell this one.

Thank you.

[A_Gayathri]

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