AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
The AMD 5 3600 fits the requirements, but the AMD 7 3700X offers better performance. Consider the GPU upgrade if you need more power.
For pure gaming, choosing the 3600 over the 3700X makes sense. The 3600 handles gaming and productivity tasks quite well.
For gaming, opt for 3600 with 2070/5700XT instead of 3700 with 2060. You'll get higher FPS and the cost will be quite similar.
PCPartPicker list includes various components. Here are the key items:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-core, $199.99
- Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S chromax.black 55 CFM, $69.98
- Motherboard: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4, $114.99
- RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB), $81.99
- Drive: Crucial P1 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME, $104.99
- Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB, $53.99
- Graphics: Gigabyte Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB, $409.99
- Case: Phanteks Eclipse P400A ATX Mid Tower, $74.98
- Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W, $115.00
- Monitor: Asus VG278QR 27.0", 1920x1080, $249.00
Total estimated cost around $1474.90. Prices reflect current offers from major retailers.