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upgrading system to 5900x

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Country: USA

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I am planning on upgrading to a 5900x from a 3700x. I will be giving the 3700x to a family member to use for general propose computing, no heavy work loads. (I know its WAY over kill but they need a computer and i want a 12 cores)

 

I currently have the 3700x in a x570  MSI gaming edge wifi mobo.  

 

My question is should I upgrade to a better mobo for the 5900x to allow for a better OC and leave the 3700 in the MSI board. or should I get a B550 for the 3700x and drop the 5900x in the MSI board? 

 

Also what cooler should I get for the 5900x or know its early to ask these questions since the CPU just came out. 


   

 

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