Comparing the Ryzen 7 2700X and the Ryzen 5 3600 highlights the benefits of adding two extra cores.
Comparing the Ryzen 7 2700X and the Ryzen 5 3600 highlights the benefits of adding two extra cores.
If you're a student, check your budget first. The 3600 is a solid choice; saving money here lets you upgrade the graphics card. You'll get more performance from your budget if you install a better graphics card. My wife uses a lot of Photoshop on her 3600x and it runs smoothly.
I'm a student, but my parents are helping with $500 to $600—definitely a blessing. I need to figure out how much I can save from my part-time work and use that amount wisely. I've been told to allocate roughly half of my total savings toward the GPU, so I'm thinking around $400 to $500 for it. Since a $1000 build is common, that should cover the cost.
Are you planning a $1000 build? Do you need everything from the beginning, like the case and power supply? Don't even consider the 3700x since it might exceed your budget. If you go with the 3700x, you'll likely need to upgrade to an x570 motherboard, which raises costs. The 3600 fits well on a last-gen B450 board without sacrificing performance—saving you money. If you're allocating $500 for the GPU, going with 2070 Super is great; choosing 5700xt at $400 offers excellent value at this price point.
I generally believe that after three years, even the best chips begin to lag, though you’ll likely notice strong performance for a longer time. The 4790K was released in 2014 and remains a solid choice for GPUs like the GTX 2060 Super or lower. By now, I’d probably want to upgrade it to something newer.
the core i7's from that generation still work good for gaming, especially if you have them overclocked to 4.4ghz or higher. it may work perfect but you may not get the same performance on a b350. AMD has stated that you don't lose performance in ryzen 3000 with b450/x470/x570. The reviewers have verified this too
I started from zero and found nothing that fits well in my setup. I bought a 750W 80+ silver PSU from Corsair Vengeance for $65 with a $10 rebate, which brought it down to $55. It’s a bit more than I expected but it was the best option compared to other deals. I also picked it because it offers good stability for power needs—it’s not like a GPU. I was considering a 3600 later, though I wasn’t sure about the six-core issue yet.
I could always set aside extra cash for a bit, but it really comes down to whether it’s worth it.