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Consider upgrading to a more powerful processor based on your needs and budget.

Consider upgrading to a more powerful processor based on your needs and budget.

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rando2
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05-11-2022, 12:00 AM
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Currently I run a Ryzen 5 2600 with the RX 6700xt, which I upgraded from the GTX 1650. I’m thinking about moving to a better CPU, specifically the Ryzen 7 5700x. I’ve checked compatibility with my motherboard, an ASRock B450-HDV R.4, and after updating the BIOS, it seems possible. However, I’m unsure if upgrading to AM5 would be better. My budget is around $150 USD, and I’m not in the US. My current specs are: CPU – Ryzen 5 2600, GPU – RX 6700xt, RAM – 16x2 GB 3200 MHz DDR4 (limited by CPU speed), PSU – 500W 80+ Silver, and I plan to use Blender, Photoshop, video editing games like Cyberpunk CS2 BG3, and Valorant. Thanks for your help.
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rando2
05-11-2022, 12:00 AM #1

Currently I run a Ryzen 5 2600 with the RX 6700xt, which I upgraded from the GTX 1650. I’m thinking about moving to a better CPU, specifically the Ryzen 7 5700x. I’ve checked compatibility with my motherboard, an ASRock B450-HDV R.4, and after updating the BIOS, it seems possible. However, I’m unsure if upgrading to AM5 would be better. My budget is around $150 USD, and I’m not in the US. My current specs are: CPU – Ryzen 5 2600, GPU – RX 6700xt, RAM – 16x2 GB 3200 MHz DDR4 (limited by CPU speed), PSU – 500W 80+ Silver, and I plan to use Blender, Photoshop, video editing games like Cyberpunk CS2 BG3, and Valorant. Thanks for your help.

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ThePorkyPorker
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05-11-2022, 08:29 AM
#2
Receive a 5700X with $150; funds are insufficient for an AM5 upgrade.
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ThePorkyPorker
05-11-2022, 08:29 AM #2

Receive a 5700X with $150; funds are insufficient for an AM5 upgrade.

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thomasp100
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05-11-2022, 04:53 PM
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thomasp100
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sonic3003
Member
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05-19-2022, 05:48 PM
#4
Ensure you spend at least $400 for a solid build. Choose the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-core processor ($189.99 at Walmart), Gigabyte B650M D3HP Micro ATX AM5 motherboard ($109.99 at Amazon), and TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan 32 GB DDR5-5600 memory ($92.99 at Newegg). Combined cost comes to $392.97, with shipping, taxes, and available discounts included. Created by PCPartPicker on March 24, 2024.
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sonic3003
05-19-2022, 05:48 PM #4

Ensure you spend at least $400 for a solid build. Choose the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-core processor ($189.99 at Walmart), Gigabyte B650M D3HP Micro ATX AM5 motherboard ($109.99 at Amazon), and TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan 32 GB DDR5-5600 memory ($92.99 at Newegg). Combined cost comes to $392.97, with shipping, taxes, and available discounts included. Created by PCPartPicker on March 24, 2024.

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beatbox1012
Junior Member
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05-19-2022, 06:07 PM
#5
For your needs, opt for a 5900X instead of gaming.
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beatbox1012
05-19-2022, 06:07 PM #5

For your needs, opt for a 5900X instead of gaming.

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Arelance
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05-20-2022, 10:57 PM
#6
Thanks for the details.
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Arelance
05-20-2022, 10:57 PM #6

Thanks for the details.

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Flaminoss
Junior Member
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05-21-2022, 06:46 AM
#7
I see, it doesn’t make sense to purchase the 9 5900X solely for gaming purposes. There could be other factors preventing it from being ideal for that use. I’ll likely rely more on the software than on gaming. My main goal is to ensure the system remains functional for several years before considering an upgrade.
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Flaminoss
05-21-2022, 06:46 AM #7

I see, it doesn’t make sense to purchase the 9 5900X solely for gaming purposes. There could be other factors preventing it from being ideal for that use. I’ll likely rely more on the software than on gaming. My main goal is to ensure the system remains functional for several years before considering an upgrade.

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BadBoyHalo
Junior Member
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06-11-2022, 02:42 AM
#8
You can play fairly well on the 5900X, though the 5700X3D might perform better as a CPU for that setup.
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BadBoyHalo
06-11-2022, 02:42 AM #8

You can play fairly well on the 5900X, though the 5700X3D might perform better as a CPU for that setup.

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Shikeishuu_
Member
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06-11-2022, 03:17 AM
#9
Got it! Thank you.
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Shikeishuu_
06-11-2022, 03:17 AM #9

Got it! Thank you.

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TheOrangeFTW
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06-12-2022, 02:08 AM
#10
Here’s a revised version of your text:

The 5900X tends to perform slightly faster than a 7700/7700X when the application runs with full multithreading. At these reduced prices, it remains a solid choice for AM4 users who run CPU-intensive programs. For gaming, the X3D offers superior performance and its eight fast cores handle most applications well—especially for casual users. A benchmark is provided toward the end of this review of the X3D.
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TheOrangeFTW
06-12-2022, 02:08 AM #10

Here’s a revised version of your text:

The 5900X tends to perform slightly faster than a 7700/7700X when the application runs with full multithreading. At these reduced prices, it remains a solid choice for AM4 users who run CPU-intensive programs. For gaming, the X3D offers superior performance and its eight fast cores handle most applications well—especially for casual users. A benchmark is provided toward the end of this review of the X3D.