Amd Ryzen 7000 Cpus Will Require A New Motherboard What You Need To Know
That last point is something that may seem innocuous but it’s actually quite important. Since the Ryzen 7000 CPUs use a new AM5 socket, you’ll need to buy an entirely new motherboard. AMD plans to sell lower-end AM5 motherboards starting at $125. Even at that relatively low price, it’s still an added cost you’ll have to pay if you want to use one of these hot new CPUs. Below, we’ll detail everything AMD has detailed about the AM5 platform....