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TempLate_YT
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06-13-2016, 04:35 AM
#21
I'm confused about the recommendations, since I'm using an AMD 6300 FX with an SB990FX R2. The upgrade idea is unclear to me. If I don't play, I use my PC for server work and programming languages like C++ and C#. Should I really upgrade? Many videos on YouTube compare this CPU and FX to others, but it really depends on the GPU you have. For example, with an AMD FX 6300 and RX 480 4GB, 16GB DDR3, it works fine at full settings. With an AMD FX 6300 and RX 590 8GB, it also works at 2K.
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TempLate_YT
06-13-2016, 04:35 AM #21

I'm confused about the recommendations, since I'm using an AMD 6300 FX with an SB990FX R2. The upgrade idea is unclear to me. If I don't play, I use my PC for server work and programming languages like C++ and C#. Should I really upgrade? Many videos on YouTube compare this CPU and FX to others, but it really depends on the GPU you have. For example, with an AMD FX 6300 and RX 480 4GB, 16GB DDR3, it works fine at full settings. With an AMD FX 6300 and RX 590 8GB, it also works at 2K.

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FistMeAway
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06-13-2016, 04:40 AM
#22
The board is the brown one, so yes—it's a solid choice if you locate one in good shape. When matched with a RAdeon GPU, it handles many games well in DX12, even though it's older; it offers good value for the price, but be aware of the high cost.
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FistMeAway
06-13-2016, 04:40 AM #22

The board is the brown one, so yes—it's a solid choice if you locate one in good shape. When matched with a RAdeon GPU, it handles many games well in DX12, even though it's older; it offers good value for the price, but be aware of the high cost.

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IDarkHawk
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06-13-2016, 06:31 AM
#23
Beyond its color, what matters most is the model you're seeking. A Sabertooth 1.0 or 2.0 works well, especially the newer 2.0 models, though the 3.0 version is better but less common. The 3.0 with a darker finish is solid—look for an M.2 slot and RGB indicators under the PCI-E connectors. If present, it's a genuine 3.0 board. Hidden cores are unlocked only on the original 1.0; from 2.0 onward, AMD removed that feature. This discussion is outdated and may need closing, but I'll share these details here.
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IDarkHawk
06-13-2016, 06:31 AM #23

Beyond its color, what matters most is the model you're seeking. A Sabertooth 1.0 or 2.0 works well, especially the newer 2.0 models, though the 3.0 version is better but less common. The 3.0 with a darker finish is solid—look for an M.2 slot and RGB indicators under the PCI-E connectors. If present, it's a genuine 3.0 board. Hidden cores are unlocked only on the original 1.0; from 2.0 onward, AMD removed that feature. This discussion is outdated and may need closing, but I'll share these details here.

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Frigiel21
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06-13-2016, 03:16 PM
#24
I switched from an FX6300 to a Ryzen 3700X and didn’t see much change in everyday tasks. The main variation is longer compile times for big projects. By the way, I don’t often play games, and the ones I do manage to play worked just fine on my old FX.
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Frigiel21
06-13-2016, 03:16 PM #24

I switched from an FX6300 to a Ryzen 3700X and didn’t see much change in everyday tasks. The main variation is longer compile times for big projects. By the way, I don’t often play games, and the ones I do manage to play worked just fine on my old FX.

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