Consider selling the R7 1700 if you're looking to liquidate it.
Consider selling the R7 1700 if you're looking to liquidate it.
Here, relocating overseas next year isn't a financial issue, but right now you're using a 1700 setup with 1080p at 60Hz. You'll likely need 2-3 PCs anyway. If you pair a 5600X or 3060, will it limit performance to 1080p without fully utilizing the GPU? Or should you replace everything now to avoid future headaches?
Consider this: Do you really need it? Try upgrading to 3600 or 3060 first—you probably won’t notice huge changes when comparing Ryzen 5 3600 and 5600. Many comparison videos focus on CPU usage cards like 2080tis-3090s, but they often miss the point. With a 570 series, you’d see no noticeable difference with just a CPU upgrade, so it might not be worth the investment!
He will definitely do it. The game runs smoothly at 1080p. A 1700 clock speed isn't great for gaming, but a 5600X offers a big performance boost even with that GPU.
It varies by game. The CPU has limits even at 1080p, and pushing it higher isn't always beneficial. I usually run at 1080p with a 3100 and RX 580, and my GPU handles more work than the CPU. You might notice some improvement, but it won’t be enough to justify going for a 5600x over a Zen 2 chipset.
The main idea is that in most game situations... investing in a 5600x isn't worth it unless paired with a 570. It's smarter to go with a 3600, a 2070s, or a 3060/70 for better performance over time.
Even without maximum benefits, it's still valuable at 1700. I think 1700 performed worse in games compared to the i5 8400, though. Moving to 5600X represents a significant jump.