Consider upgrading to a newer processor like the i5 6500 for better performance.

RaisedFist99
Junior Member

05-09-2019, 04:32 PM

Considering your setup and budget, evaluating CPU upgrades is a smart move. With your current i5 6500 and the available components, you're looking at solid performance for most tasks. The options you mentioned—9600k, 9700k, Ryzen 5, and Ryzen 7—all offer improvements over your current setup. Given your engineering background and software needs, a mid-range upgrade like the i5 9600k or Ryzen 5 3600 could provide a good balance of speed and cost. Your budget of $350 CAD should comfortably cover these choices.

RaisedFist99

05-09-2019, 04:32 PM #1

Surdaniel
Member

05-27-2019, 11:05 AM

For 1080p resolution, I'd choose a 3600 or 3300X setting.

Surdaniel

05-27-2019, 11:05 AM #2

For 1080p resolution, I'd choose a 3600 or 3300X setting.

SjoerdMC
Member

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05-28-2019, 03:55 AM

a 3600/3600x/3600xt ratio, choosing the most affordable one, offers a solid improvement

SjoerdMC

05-28-2019, 03:55 AM #3

a 3600/3600x/3600xt ratio, choosing the most affordable one, offers a solid improvement

CiscoMiner
Senior Member

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05-28-2019, 08:32 PM

The i5 9600k is priced at $260, whereas the R5 3600x and 3600 both cost $280. Decide based on your needs and budget.

CiscoMiner

05-28-2019, 08:32 PM #4

The i5 9600k is priced at $260, whereas the R5 3600x and 3600 both cost $280. Decide based on your needs and budget.

_PigMan__
Member

05-28-2019, 10:13 PM

Keep in mind any of these CPU's also requires a motherboard upgrade, which eats into the budget. The highest CPU you can possibly use (Motherboard support depending) is the 7700K. There's no way to buy a 3300X at retail in Canada at the moment.

_PigMan__

05-28-2019, 10:13 PM #5

xXJay_BugXx
Senior Member

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05-30-2019, 03:55 AM

You should consider getting the i5 9600K instead. It offers better performance compared to the Ryzen 5 3600X/3600 for your budget.

xXJay_BugXx

05-30-2019, 03:55 AM #6

You should consider getting the i5 9600K instead. It offers better performance compared to the Ryzen 5 3600X/3600 for your budget.

eddymtl
Junior Member

06-03-2019, 10:37 PM

I chose the 3600X since the 9600K lacks HT, and it offers better overall value.

eddymtl

06-03-2019, 10:37 PM #7

I chose the 3600X since the 9600K lacks HT, and it offers better overall value.

blakeaboo
Member

06-04-2019, 04:07 AM

I’m used to handling heavy engineering tasks. Just add an i7 6700/7700 if you need extra processing power. What specific part of SolidWorks is demanding the most performance? I mainly used a 2C i5-3210M, and only occasionally did I need more for image rendering—it wasn’t a daily requirement.

blakeaboo

06-04-2019, 04:07 AM #8

A_Sound
Senior Member

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06-05-2019, 09:06 AM

This existing setup doesn't work with the new version, keep that in mind

A_Sound

06-05-2019, 09:06 AM #9

This existing setup doesn't work with the new version, keep that in mind

Ray_Of_Light
Member

06-06-2019, 05:53 AM

#10

Can't fit it into your current setup. At that cost, you'd need to spend a bit more to achieve 3700x.

Ray_Of_Light

06-06-2019, 05:53 AM #10

Can't fit it into your current setup. At that cost, you'd need to spend a bit more to achieve 3700x.