Check availability of both stock and liquid coolers for the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X.
Check availability of both stock and liquid coolers for the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X.
Thank you for the suggestions. This looks solid. I might switch to a GPU with an RTX 2060 instead. Not because of the RTX itself, but since I’ll be doing some modeling, simple AI tasks, and other work that benefits from CUDA acceleration.
PCPartPicker list includes various components priced across different categories. Key items feature a Ryzen 5 3600 processor at €218.41, a CPU cooler for €69.84, an MSI B450-A motherboard for €86.39, and memory from G.Skill Ripjaws V series at €77.89. Additional purchases consist of a Kingston A2000 M.2 NVMe drive for €118.94, a GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card for €432.31, and a Fractal Design case for €59.89. Power options range from the Xilence Performance X 550W to a certified ATX power supply at €73.50. All prices reflect shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts totaling €1137.17.
Hold off until Black Friday and consider acquiring a 2070S, 3600x/3700x or Corsair RMx/TXm.
You don't need an expensive cooler. A decent 30-40 euro model usually suffices, especially if you avoid high voltages. Check out these options:
- HyTPxr Hyper-212 Black Edition 420 CFM
- Arctic Freezer 34 Esports Duo CPU Cooler (ACFREEZER)
- Silentium PC SPC130 786 CFM
- ETS T50 AXE Black 623 CFM
Some CPUs with poor soldering can cause poor heat transfer to the cooler base, making an air cooler less effective. In such cases, a better cooler might not be worth it. However, this isn't always the case.