F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Choose between Intel 12400K, 12600K or Ryzen 5700X based on your needs.

Choose between Intel 12400K, 12600K or Ryzen 5700X based on your needs.

Choose between Intel 12400K, 12600K or Ryzen 5700X based on your needs.

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punyoko
Junior Member
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06-18-2022, 01:29 PM
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For your budget build, the RTX 3060 Ti pairs well with a mid-range CPU like an Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3. Avoid the 5700X as it’s outdated and not worth the investment.
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punyoko
06-18-2022, 01:29 PM #1

For your budget build, the RTX 3060 Ti pairs well with a mid-range CPU like an Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3. Avoid the 5700X as it’s outdated and not worth the investment.

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ElectricPlayer
Junior Member
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06-20-2022, 06:33 AM
#2
The budget remains similar across regions. The LGA 1700 offers comparable value. The 5800X3D/5700X3D perform well in 1080p, though a 5600 series model might be more cost-effective.
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ElectricPlayer
06-20-2022, 06:33 AM #2

The budget remains similar across regions. The LGA 1700 offers comparable value. The 5800X3D/5700X3D perform well in 1080p, though a 5600 series model might be more cost-effective.

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SayySa
Junior Member
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06-24-2022, 11:34 AM
#3
I own a GPU—an RTX 3060 Ti—and my budget is about £500. I plan to play games at 1080p on a 75 Hz screen. I’m based in the UK.
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SayySa
06-24-2022, 11:34 AM #3

I own a GPU—an RTX 3060 Ti—and my budget is about £500. I plan to play games at 1080p on a 75 Hz screen. I’m based in the UK.

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iProfessor
Junior Member
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06-30-2022, 08:18 AM
#4
For systems without a GPU, consider the following components. If not using a GPU, the PCPartPicker list suggests an AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-core processor, a Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE cooler, an ASRock B550 Pro4 AM4 motherboard, TEAMGROUP T-Force Zeus memory, a Gigabyte Gen3 2500E M.2 NVMe drive, and an EVGA 850 BQ 850 W power supply. The total comes to £509.10, with all costs including shipping and taxes. Prices reflect the best matches based on your criteria. If you prefer a different setup, feel free to adjust the selection.
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iProfessor
06-30-2022, 08:18 AM #4

For systems without a GPU, consider the following components. If not using a GPU, the PCPartPicker list suggests an AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-core processor, a Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE cooler, an ASRock B550 Pro4 AM4 motherboard, TEAMGROUP T-Force Zeus memory, a Gigabyte Gen3 2500E M.2 NVMe drive, and an EVGA 850 BQ 850 W power supply. The total comes to £509.10, with all costs including shipping and taxes. Prices reflect the best matches based on your criteria. If you prefer a different setup, feel free to adjust the selection.

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julianna0412
Member
59
07-09-2022, 10:05 AM
#5
Could we consider something else at 12,600K? It offers a solid upgrade route (12700K, 12900K) and the socket seems capable of handling 13th and 14th generation chips as well? The 5th Gen Ryzen models likely won’t have many upgrade options going forward.
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julianna0412
07-09-2022, 10:05 AM #5

Could we consider something else at 12,600K? It offers a solid upgrade route (12700K, 12900K) and the socket seems capable of handling 13th and 14th generation chips as well? The 5th Gen Ryzen models likely won’t have many upgrade options going forward.

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mustangtamer
Junior Member
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07-29-2022, 03:52 AM
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I haven't experienced anything personal, but I can tell you about recent trends in the UK's electricity prices.
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mustangtamer
07-29-2022, 03:52 AM #6

I haven't experienced anything personal, but I can tell you about recent trends in the UK's electricity prices.

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caelinator4212
Member
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07-29-2022, 04:34 AM
#7
Hey everyone, do you think sticking with the Ryzen 5600 or 5700X route remains worthwhile?
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caelinator4212
07-29-2022, 04:34 AM #7

Hey everyone, do you think sticking with the Ryzen 5600 or 5700X route remains worthwhile?

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iBut
Junior Member
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07-30-2022, 01:29 AM
#8
these aren't the processors you'd consider upgrading from the 12600k for gaming. A 13600k feels more like a step forward rather than a jump. The 14th generation offers the least improvement recently, while the 13th is decent and the 5700X3D provides similar results on the same platform. X3D has advanced significantly, making even one upgrade worthwhile. The 12900k matches my full system's output, the 12700k works, but the 13600k gives a bigger boost. Though it has fewer cores, it still matters little right now. You can safely stick with the 12600k—it won't bottleneck the 5600. If you notice a slowdown, swap in a cheaper Z690 Extreme from ASRock and keep the 12600k. Edited February 21, 2024 by filpo
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iBut
07-30-2022, 01:29 AM #8

these aren't the processors you'd consider upgrading from the 12600k for gaming. A 13600k feels more like a step forward rather than a jump. The 14th generation offers the least improvement recently, while the 13th is decent and the 5700X3D provides similar results on the same platform. X3D has advanced significantly, making even one upgrade worthwhile. The 12900k matches my full system's output, the 12700k works, but the 13600k gives a bigger boost. Though it has fewer cores, it still matters little right now. You can safely stick with the 12600k—it won't bottleneck the 5600. If you notice a slowdown, swap in a cheaper Z690 Extreme from ASRock and keep the 12600k. Edited February 21, 2024 by filpo

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Repertition
Member
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07-30-2022, 10:25 AM
#9
It's worth noting that the 5700x offers good value in the UK, comes with a 65-watt rating, and is straightforward to manage for cooling.
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Repertition
07-30-2022, 10:25 AM #9

It's worth noting that the 5700x offers good value in the UK, comes with a 65-watt rating, and is straightforward to manage for cooling.

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Russin
Member
161
08-20-2022, 04:57 PM
#10
Will have minimal impact on performance and costs an extra £40 compared to the 5600. If you're set, consider an aftermarket cooler such as the ThermalRight PA120.
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Russin
08-20-2022, 04:57 PM #10

Will have minimal impact on performance and costs an extra £40 compared to the 5600. If you're set, consider an aftermarket cooler such as the ThermalRight PA120.