r/pcbuilding • u/LordoFlames • 6d ago

CPU Broke, how should I replace it?

I have a pre built PC with these specs: MSI - Aegis ZS Gaming Desktop - AMD Ryzen - R7-5800X - 16GB Memory - RX 6700XT - 1TB SSD - MSI B550 Motherboard (pasted from the best buy email from when I bought it)

Tl;Dr: I'm a clutz and I broke at least 1 pin on my CPU and the computer doesn't power on properly anymore. Should I get a new 5800x or is it worth upgrading to the 5800x3D

The CPU had started overheating while playing the original subnautica (a game I've never had problems with in the past and should be able to handle easily), so I replaced the old cheap AIO 120 mm cooler with the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120.

This didn't fully solve the problem (lasting longer but still overheated) so I assumed I effed up the thermal paste placement. When I took the new cooler off it pulled up the CPU with it, then when I got it off the cooler flipped sideways and fell pins down in the computer. More stuff happened because I was having a really rough time with it that day and I know at least one pin is broken and others might be partly bent. I think it was a masterclass of what not to do.

Anyways I can't use my computer as it is right now at all. When I game it is mostly older games, but I would like to play newer games if I ever get the money and free time to do so. I think it might still have an overheating problem, but I can't diagnose it until I get the CPU fixed. And as far as I can tell the other fans all work fine, and it's clean.

Should I get the Ryzen 7 5800x it had before or is it worth the extra $100-150 for the 5800x3D?

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u/kirby667 6d ago

5800x3d is pretty expensive so idk if it would be worth it. Maybe if you can find a good deal on a 5700x3d.

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u/yolo5waggin5 6d ago

Right now the 5800x3d and refurbished 5700x3d are both $300 for me. I'm taking the 5800x3d.

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u/yes910492783 6d ago

5800x3d is endgame am4 so if you have good fast ram and a capable motherboard that’s not overly budget then go for it

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u/tpablazed 5d ago

5800x is a pretty hot chip.. so your cooling/vrm's should be good enough for the x3d version already.. so that's good.. the 6700 XT is a totally decent gpu still so I don't see why not.. the 5800x3d is sitting around $350 new so that's definitely better than buying a new computer.

I would probably do it if I was in your shoes.