PSU and processor compatible

[technocruz]

Actually i want to upgrade my processor from intel pentium g4560 to ryzen 7 2700 im really sure that i need to change my motherboard as well. But, do i need to change psu too? My psu is AVF PS500 F1V2 and it said support for pentium, i3, i5 and amd phenom 1, phenom 2, amd athlon. Is that mean i need to change my psu if i wanna upgrade to ryzen 7 ?

[3 Lions]

While it would be compatible your current PSU doesn't look very good so yes upgrade it. 

[Mira Yurizaki]

No. Power supplies don't care what they're ultimately running. I have a modern power supply running a Pentium III system. I'm pretty sure the manufacturer doesn't "support" that old of a platform.

[Spotty]

14 minutes ago, technocruz said:

My psu is AVF PS500 F1V2 and it said support for pentium, i3, i5 and amd phenom 1, phenom 2, amd athlon. Is that mean i need to change my psu if i wanna upgrade to ryzen 7 ?

 

This...?

The reason it doesn't state it supports Ryzen series processors on the label is because it pre-dates the existence of those processors. They couldn't have put "Supports Ryzen CPUs" on the label when they made the label almost a decade before Ryzen CPUs existed.

I'm guessing based on the CPUs that it does list on the label that it must be about 10 years old or so. Also appears to be of very questionable quality (it's junk), and can only deliver 16A on the 12v rail (192W) so isn't suitable for modern hardware which relies on 12v for CPU & GPU.
 

The PSU most definitely needs to be replaced.

 

14 minutes ago, technocruz said:

Actually i want to upgrade my processor from intel pentium g4560 to ryzen 7 2700 im really sure that i need to change my motherboard as well.

Yes, you will need to replace your motherboard as well. The Intel G4560 and AMD Ryzen 2700 processors are not compatible in the same motherboards. For Ryzen 2700 you will need an AM4 socket motherboard with either B350*, X370*, B450, or X470 chipset.

*B350 and X370 may require a BIOS update to be compatible with the Ryzen 2700 processor. If possible choose either the B450 or X470 motherboards.

Edited May 12, 2019 by Spotty

[technocruz]

17 minutes ago, Spotty said:

 

This...?

The reason it doesn't state it supports Ryzen series processors on the label is because it pre-dates the existence of those processors. They couldn't have put "Supports Ryzen CPUs" on the label when they made the label almost a decade before Ryzen CPUs existed.

I'm guessing based on the CPUs that it does list on the label that it must be about 10 years old or so. Also appears to be of very questionable quality (it's junk), and can only deliver 16A on the 12v rail (192W) so isn't suitable for modern hardware which relies on 12v for CPU & GPU.
 

The PSU most definitely needs to be replaced.

 

Yes, you will need to replace your motherboard as well. The Intel G4560 and AMD Ryzen 2700 processors are not compatible in the same motherboards. For Ryzen 2700 you will need an AM4 socket motherboard with either B350*, X370*, B450, or X470 chipset.

*B350 and X370 may require a BIOS update to be compatible with the Ryzen 2700 processor. If possible choose either the B450 or X470 motherboards.

Thank you , it help a lot

[Spotty]

3 minutes ago, technocruz said:

Thank you , it help a lot

No worries...
If you're starting to plan out a new build I would recommend creating a post in the New Builds & Planning section of the forum. It's dedicated to helping people choosing which parts to use for new builds, and people will be able to give you help choosing compatible motherboards and selecting other parts you will need for the system. Keep in mind you will also need a graphics card with the Ryzen 2700 processor as, unlike your G4560, the Ryzen 2700 does not have integrated graphics built in to the CPU.
You can also check out websites like PCPartPicker.com to create a parts list and look at prices available at various online stores. Might help you plan out what parts you need to purchase and will give you an idea of how much you will be spending.