3600 plus 2070 equals 5670.
3600 plus 2070 equals 5670.
Hello, your current setup with the ASUS ROG Strix 2070 and 2600X is solid. Upgrading to a better CPU could definitely help boost performance, especially at higher resolutions like 1080p. The R5 3600 with a Dark Rock 4 cooler sounds like a strong choice for pairing with your GPU. It offers better thermal management and higher performance potential. If you're open to alternatives, consider the R7 7800X3D or an i5-13600K for a balanced balance between cost and power. Let me know if you'd like more details!
In the end, a 3600 chip won’t push you to 165fps in most titles. A top clock speed helps, but it’s not worth the price. I’d hold off until the 4th-gen Ryzen arrives, which should be a few months away and might actually outperform Intel in this area.
I considered increasing my 1600 to a 3600, but realized it wouldn't work in real conditions.