Consider upgrading to a Ryzen 5000 or proceed immediately.
Consider upgrading to a Ryzen 5000 or proceed immediately.
You're considering whether to upgrade your CPU now or hold off until later. With your current setup of an i5 4590 and a GTX 1070, upgrading to something like the 3600 could be beneficial if you can secure one before the release. The 3070 or 3060 Ti are also options, but timing matters—waiting until December for the 5600x might give you more flexibility. Since nothing is pressing right now, it seems reasonable to wait a bit while your platform upgrades.
Consider holding off if possible. If you must act, allow some time after the release to observe updates. Wait for reviews and testing phases, ensure availability before buying, and avoid inflated prices due to scarcity or resale markets.
The news about the new Ryzen 5000 lineup drops this Friday. If you're able and you agree, please let me know your thoughts. The 3600 performs well, but I believe the 5600 will surpass it significantly.
If you manage to get a solid price on a CPU now, go for it. I purchased a 3800x this week for $200. At that cost it was a smart investment. Look out for sellers offering used 3000 CPUs and snag a good deal. The Ryzen 6000 likely needs a different socket and RAM, so avoid spending a lot on something that might be outdated in a year. You already have an older system, and you’ll face the same choice later when upgrading. What resolution are you using at @Areyn13? If it’s 1440p or 4K, I’d opt for a 3700x with 16GB DDR4 and stop there. I believe the Ryzen 3000 will remain useful for a long time.
BIOS improvements are necessary as well, to ensure compatibility with the latest CPU models.