PC Processors

[Anonymous]

For my Sons video editing/gaming rig, I believe it's an MSI tomahawk.

[elstaci]

Depends on the Motherboard and what processors it shows supporting with its CPU SUPPORT LIST.

[elstaci]

Seems like this Tech site agrees with your chose of the MSI Tomahawk: https://appuals.com/best-b450-motherboards/

[JesseGTO]

Depending on the B450 model, the best CPU would be the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X.  However, before purchasing the new CPU, you should go to MSI's support website, select your motherboard model, then search for the compatibility page to get the list of supported CPUs.

Additionally note that the B450 motherboard will first require a bios update to ensure compatibility with a 5000 series CPUs (latest version will work).  Also, depending on the current CPU cooler you are using, you may potentially need to upgrade it.

[mygard · Accepted solution]

if it is the tomahawk b450 from msi it will handle up to the ryzen 9 gen 3 processor.. with ram speeds up to 4133 

[Anonymous]

Thank you, good sir!

[Likebrews]

This is good news that the awesome AMD Ryzen™ 9 3900XT processor being offered will fit my current B450 Tomahawk motherboard. I can't wait!