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Consider upgrading if you need better performance or efficiency for your current setup.

Consider upgrading if you need better performance or efficiency for your current setup.

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johnchen16
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08-04-2019, 08:20 PM
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Hi, your current configuration includes an i5 3570K, an RTX 2070 Super, and a 1440p 21:9 monitor at 100Hz. Switching to an R5 3600X will likely provide a noticeable performance boost, especially for CPU-intensive games like TotalWar series, Civilization VI, Anno 1800, and Factorio. Based on real-world experience with the 3600X, you can expect a solid upgrade compared to your current setup.
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08-04-2019, 08:20 PM #1

Hi, your current configuration includes an i5 3570K, an RTX 2070 Super, and a 1440p 21:9 monitor at 100Hz. Switching to an R5 3600X will likely provide a noticeable performance boost, especially for CPU-intensive games like TotalWar series, Civilization VI, Anno 1800, and Factorio. Based on real-world experience with the 3600X, you can expect a solid upgrade compared to your current setup.

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08-05-2019, 04:51 AM
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It would provide a notable boost, especially given your non-overclocked i5. The initial move should be to increase your CPU's clock speed and check how it affects overall performance.
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08-05-2019, 04:51 AM #2

It would provide a notable boost, especially given your non-overclocked i5. The initial move should be to increase your CPU's clock speed and check how it affects overall performance.

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08-15-2019, 05:11 PM
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Well if you're satisfied with your current performance, why upgrade? However if you are looking to improve performance, I'd go with boggy77's answer, but that's assuming your PSU is a reliable brand and SKU, and that your motherboard is able to overclock reliably. If you can't overclock, or aren't satisifed with the overclock, go ahead man, upgrade. I'm jus about to upgrade to a 3600 myself, just waiting on my motherboard. I'm coming from an i5 4590 myself
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08-15-2019, 05:11 PM #3

Well if you're satisfied with your current performance, why upgrade? However if you are looking to improve performance, I'd go with boggy77's answer, but that's assuming your PSU is a reliable brand and SKU, and that your motherboard is able to overclock reliably. If you can't overclock, or aren't satisifed with the overclock, go ahead man, upgrade. I'm jus about to upgrade to a 3600 myself, just waiting on my motherboard. I'm coming from an i5 4590 myself

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08-16-2019, 08:18 AM
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Isn't the system you're using DDR3 RAM? Switching from DDR3 to DDR4 brings a significant boost in processing speed, especially noticeable in CPU-intensive games. I saw a major jump when I upgraded from a 3930K to a 9900K, and part of it came from raw power plus faster memory speeds (DDR4 3600 CL16 versus DDR3 2133 CL9). These changes were confirmed through benchmarks like GeekBench and AIDA64's memory tests. Still, if you plan to upgrade soon, it’s best to wait. Zen 3 is now available and expected next month, promising even better gaming performance compared to the Zen 2/3000 lineup. It might be worth waiting a month to confirm. The 5600X is likely a stronger value than the 3600X, especially since the 5000 series offers about a 26% increase in processing power over similar CPUs from the 3000 series.
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yArthur
08-16-2019, 08:18 AM #4

Isn't the system you're using DDR3 RAM? Switching from DDR3 to DDR4 brings a significant boost in processing speed, especially noticeable in CPU-intensive games. I saw a major jump when I upgraded from a 3930K to a 9900K, and part of it came from raw power plus faster memory speeds (DDR4 3600 CL16 versus DDR3 2133 CL9). These changes were confirmed through benchmarks like GeekBench and AIDA64's memory tests. Still, if you plan to upgrade soon, it’s best to wait. Zen 3 is now available and expected next month, promising even better gaming performance compared to the Zen 2/3000 lineup. It might be worth waiting a month to confirm. The 5600X is likely a stronger value than the 3600X, especially since the 5000 series offers about a 26% increase in processing power over similar CPUs from the 3000 series.

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08-17-2019, 04:34 AM
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It's a DDR3 setup with a 850W power supply. The tower cooler should handle overclocking easily. Factorio seems to be RAM-intensive, which could explain why I'm considering an upgrade. Zen 3 appears to be the best option, though costs vary a lot. I noticed that switching from 1070Ti to 2070Ti didn't affect Total War: Warhammer II performance much, and the CPU stayed stable. The system feels poorly optimized, likely due to the builder's priorities.
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GabisBrasil
08-17-2019, 04:34 AM #5

It's a DDR3 setup with a 850W power supply. The tower cooler should handle overclocking easily. Factorio seems to be RAM-intensive, which could explain why I'm considering an upgrade. Zen 3 appears to be the best option, though costs vary a lot. I noticed that switching from 1070Ti to 2070Ti didn't affect Total War: Warhammer II performance much, and the CPU stayed stable. The system feels poorly optimized, likely due to the builder's priorities.

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