PC Processors

[aderi]

WhyNotWin11.exe showed, that my
    Processor:  AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Six-Core (Summit Ridge) 3.200GHz
    Socket:        AM4 PGA-1331
    MotherB     MSI MS-7A38 (B350M Pro-Vdh)
is not Win11 conform, that is the proc is not in the list of Windows 11 supported AMD processors.

All the other requiments, like Architecture/Boot Methode/CPU Core Count/CPU Freq/ DirectX & WDDM/Disk Partition Type/RAM insdtalled/Secure Boot/Storage Avail/TPM Version are OK.

Anybody in the same situation and how to proceed, which processor to choose?

• Could it be the Ryzen 7 3700X processor?
  (Socket AM4, 2000 Series, more Cores (8>6), Threads(16>12), Base Clock(4.4>3.6), L3 Cache32>16), same TDP(65W))

Is it a possibility to change to this processor and just install the Win11 (with reserving Data) and the installation should deal with the new processor itself
or should I update/grade the BIOS in the MB previously? If yes, where can I find the new BIOS FW?

Thank you for your help in advance,

[BigAl01]

There is a September 2024 BIOS (beta version) here on the MSI support site.  I recommend you download that, extract the file to a clean USB drive, update your BIOS and make sure everything is working properly before you swap out the Ryzen 5 1600 CPU for a Ryzen 3000 series CPU.  I think the Ryzen 7 3700X would be a good choice.  I have done this to one of my older computers with the B350 chipset.  The 3000 series CPU that you choose should make sense for the amount of money you have and the limitations of your system (RAM, GPU, etc.); a good CPU cooler is also recommended but you can probably get by with the stock CPU cooler (Wraith).

Make sure you do the BIOS update before trying to swap out the CPU for the later version, because otherwise your motherboard won't recognize the newer CPU.

[elstaci · Accepted solution]

All "Zen" AMD Processor doesn't meet the Windows 11 qualifications thus it isn't listed as being compatible.

According to your Motherboard's CPU LIST, I agree with Big A101, about the Ryzen 3700X. I upgraded my AM3+ Motherboard to a AM4 Motherboard and installed a 3700X processor. It has been a good processor without any issues.

Here is your Motherboard's CPU LIST: https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B350M-PRO-VDH/support#cpu

As mentioned by BigA101 you will need to have BIOS Version 7A38vAJ.zip or newer installed for the 3700X to be recognized and boot up.

Looking at your Motherboard's BIOS Download page I see that 7A38vAJ is not even listed after 7A38vAH. So I would download the latest "BETA" BIOS version to make sure the new 3700X will be compatible.  

If you don't want to install a "BETA" BIOS version I would open a MSI SUPPORT Ticket and see why the "AJ" BIOS is not listed to be downloaded from their support site. 

Then see if your current RAM set part number is listed for your Motherboard's QVL LIST for RAM for the 3000 series AMD Processors (MEMORY BY RX3X00): https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B350M-PRO-VDH/support#mem

[aderi]

Hi and a big ThankYou BigAI01 and elstaci for the fast answering (even at the Weekend!)

Concerning the missing 7A38vAJ.zip, I try to go with the present "newest" 7A38vMI3(Beta version),
as mentioned 1st BIOS update 2nd processor-swap.

Thank you for for bringing the memory issue to my attention,
my AEGIS F4-3000C16D-16GISB (16GB) is probably not fast enough.

I will continue if there is any news...
Regards

[BigAl01]

We are weekend warriors.  At least, that's part of my retirement plan for now.

[aderi]

Hi elstaci, a FollowUp Memory Question

I have now
2 x G.Skill F4-3000C16D-16GISB 2x08GB, XMP=3000, SPD(default)=2133

Does it worth to change first only the processor (7 3700X)
and use it with the present 2x8GB ?

And thereafter in case I'd like a faster PC than to replace them to
2 x G.Skill F4-3200C16D-16GISB 2x16GB, XMP=3200, SPD(default)=2133 [SAME!] ?

or only 1 x 16GB ...
Thank you in advance,

[aderi]

Hi, it is time to close the thread, thank you all the help.

- Changing the processor was a fast and easy job, even with the motherboard kept inside.

- Installing the Win11 went w/o any problem as well.

- I use the system with the original 16GB memory.

- The PC feels slightly faster, sorry no real test data.

[FunkZ]

Windows 11 requires support for TPM 2.0 which is a Microsoft mandate. Unfortunately the Ryzen 1000 series does not meet this requirement. Here is Microsoft's list of supported AMD processors. Note that this list was last updated in 2023 and may not include newer processors released since then.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-amd...