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Choose 5600 or 5600x or ask for a quick answer.

Choose 5600 or 5600x or ask for a quick answer.

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GosuApheroth
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05-02-2022, 08:42 PM
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I was planning to replace my CPU and motherboard with a 5600 or 5600X from an R5 1600, passing the old setup to a friend for his build. Are there any good options worth considering? Should I opt for the 5600X because it’s about $20 more, or should I hold off and invest in a GPU upgrade from a 1070Ti instead?
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GosuApheroth
05-02-2022, 08:42 PM #1

I was planning to replace my CPU and motherboard with a 5600 or 5600X from an R5 1600, passing the old setup to a friend for his build. Are there any good options worth considering? Should I opt for the 5600X because it’s about $20 more, or should I hold off and invest in a GPU upgrade from a 1070Ti instead?

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ArimB1000
Junior Member
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05-09-2022, 09:47 AM
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It's best to retain the existing motherboard and simply install the 5600 after updating the BIOS. Many A320 boards are compatible with the 5th generation, so you won't need to spend much on a new one.
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ArimB1000
05-09-2022, 09:47 AM #2

It's best to retain the existing motherboard and simply install the 5600 after updating the BIOS. Many A320 boards are compatible with the 5th generation, so you won't need to spend much on a new one.

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frenero
Member
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05-09-2022, 05:20 PM
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The 5600X and 5600 operate closely together in price, so choose the cheaper one unless your board lacks BIOS flashback. If your board doesn’t support it, consider the 5600X; otherwise, opt for the 5600X (which might cost an extra $5-10 for BIOS Flashback). Unless you’re targeting a very budget model, a 12400(F) and B660 board would be more practical. Costs will be similar, performance nearly identical, but the 12400 offers better upgrade potential since it’s not on a dead socket. For an in-place upgrade, the 5600 makes sense; if you’re replacing the whole system, go with Intel. Saving for a new GPU is reasonable, but beyond a 1070 Ti, you’ll likely hit CPU limits at higher resolutions. I’d prioritize a CPU upgrade first, then explore a better GPU option.
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frenero
05-09-2022, 05:20 PM #3

The 5600X and 5600 operate closely together in price, so choose the cheaper one unless your board lacks BIOS flashback. If your board doesn’t support it, consider the 5600X; otherwise, opt for the 5600X (which might cost an extra $5-10 for BIOS Flashback). Unless you’re targeting a very budget model, a 12400(F) and B660 board would be more practical. Costs will be similar, performance nearly identical, but the 12400 offers better upgrade potential since it’s not on a dead socket. For an in-place upgrade, the 5600 makes sense; if you’re replacing the whole system, go with Intel. Saving for a new GPU is reasonable, but beyond a 1070 Ti, you’ll likely hit CPU limits at higher resolutions. I’d prioritize a CPU upgrade first, then explore a better GPU option.