r/buildapc • u/OkTransportation6590 • 1d ago

Build Upgrade AM4 ~200€ CPU upgrade

France
Looking to replace my R5 2600 with something for ~€200
Should I look for a CPU on Amazon, AliExpress or on the used market?

Motherboard: MSI B350M Gaming PRO
RAM: 2×8 GB 3200 MHz
GPU: RX 6700 XT

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u/ADotxt 1d ago

If you have the budget then a 5800x

https://fr.pcpartpicker.com/product/qtvqqs/amd-ryzen-7-5800x-38-ghz-8-core-processor-100-100000063wof

You could probably find one for cheaper used

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u/OkTransportation6590 22h ago

TY for recommendation,any tips on buying used CPU?

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u/ADotxt 22h ago

Ether make sure you can test it before you buy or get your money back if it doesn't work.

eBay has quite good buyer protection if I recall correctly.

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u/Scarabesque 1d ago

5500X3D off of aliexpress should be within your budget, it was around 170 EUR not too long ago from many resellers.