3600 or 2700x at a price of $120
3600 or 2700x at a price of $120
Thanks for your feedback; we're moving forward with the 3700x now. The x570 is on board, and he's committed to increasing the investment.
It’s important to consider the MB price but you can purchase a Gigabyte x570 Elite from Newegg for $169.99 plus an additional $20. I wouldn’t aim under $100 on any MB, so spending the extra $50 seems reasonable. Regarding the 3700x, I prefer its performance more than the 3600 mainly because of the higher core count, which could become crucial in the coming years. The price gap between these chips is about $135, almost matching the cost of the Gigabyte MB I mentioned, shifting the focus to overall value rather than just a small difference. From a long-term view, investing an extra $50 in the MB for PCI 4.0 and better features makes sense, as it could support future CPU upgrades. Upgrading the 2700x to a 3600 while saving $25 would be more cost-effective, especially since budget-minded buyers are likely considering that path.
Sure, keep in mind the standards for 3700x exist as well. The difference between 2700x and 3700x isn't substantial. I'd go for the more affordable 2700x now and plan to upgrade everything in about three to four years.
Consider a 2700x with an x570, then upgrade to a PCIe 4.0 CPU after two years.
This setup isn't compatible with the x570. It seems like a $110 board paired with a $120 CPU, and the 3700x already exceeds that price. Upgrading in a few years should save you enough to buy a newer board with better features. Another point is that I don't see upgrading as a valuable option on a motherboard.
Interesting, I thought I recalled reading it didn't have support. Perhaps it's just the first generation then.