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Consider your needs and budget before purchasing a Ryzen 5 2600x.

Consider your needs and budget before purchasing a Ryzen 5 2600x.

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ScaryLarry2012
Junior Member
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04-18-2018, 08:02 AM
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He thinks Ryzen CPUs aren’t great, but since you can’t afford Intel right now, you’re looking at Ryzen instead. You’re feeling unsure about the decision. Let me help clarify.
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ScaryLarry2012
04-18-2018, 08:02 AM #1

He thinks Ryzen CPUs aren’t great, but since you can’t afford Intel right now, you’re looking at Ryzen instead. You’re feeling unsure about the decision. Let me help clarify.

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msbunny13
Member
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04-27-2018, 05:37 AM
#2
The concern about them being "not good" centers on performance and value. Ryzen, particularly the 3000 Series, offers strong performance for its price, often surpassing Intel in cost-effectiveness (consider 3100 + 3000X). Are your parents employed by Intel?
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msbunny13
04-27-2018, 05:37 AM #2

The concern about them being "not good" centers on performance and value. Ryzen, particularly the 3000 Series, offers strong performance for its price, often surpassing Intel in cost-effectiveness (consider 3100 + 3000X). Are your parents employed by Intel?

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XxDeadLightxX
Member
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04-27-2018, 09:43 PM
#3
First generation Ryzen 1000 models can cause issues. The 2000 series works fine. The 3000 series performs excellently and is highly suggested.
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XxDeadLightxX
04-27-2018, 09:43 PM #3

First generation Ryzen 1000 models can cause issues. The 2000 series works fine. The 3000 series performs excellently and is highly suggested.

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JosheeXerez
Junior Member
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04-28-2018, 04:02 AM
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He argues they perform poorly because they fall short in the lower-end CPU category.
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JosheeXerez
04-28-2018, 04:02 AM #4

He argues they perform poorly because they fall short in the lower-end CPU category.

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Crackalack
Member
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05-14-2018, 04:10 PM
#5
Consider your needs and budget before deciding. The Ryzen 5 2600x offers strong performance for everyday tasks and light gaming.
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Crackalack
05-14-2018, 04:10 PM #5

Consider your needs and budget before deciding. The Ryzen 5 2600x offers strong performance for everyday tasks and light gaming.

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DirtyDave69
Junior Member
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06-04-2018, 12:40 PM
#6
I intend to utilize it for your needs and I have a specific budget in mind.
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DirtyDave69
06-04-2018, 12:40 PM #6

I intend to utilize it for your needs and I have a specific budget in mind.

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Foxson
Member
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06-09-2018, 02:44 PM
#7
Consider your needs and budget before deciding. The Ryzen 5 2600x offers strong performance for everyday tasks and light gaming.
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Foxson
06-09-2018, 02:44 PM #7

Consider your needs and budget before deciding. The Ryzen 5 2600x offers strong performance for everyday tasks and light gaming.

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kalleboii
Senior Member
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06-11-2018, 03:00 AM
#8
You intend to utilize the PC for various purposes and are considering a budget of roughly equivalent dollars. Ryzen processors are commonly seen as superior to Intel's offerings today, providing greater cores at a more affordable price.
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kalleboii
06-11-2018, 03:00 AM #8

You intend to utilize the PC for various purposes and are considering a budget of roughly equivalent dollars. Ryzen processors are commonly seen as superior to Intel's offerings today, providing greater cores at a more affordable price.

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Jonny_T_
Member
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06-13-2018, 02:02 AM
#9
We need a few details before offering ideas:
- Do you already have a motherboard, or are you setting up a new system?
- What is your budget looking like?
- How will you be using the machine? (Gaming, productivity, etc.)
I wouldn’t pick a 2600X unless you’re expecting top-tier performance from the 3100 or 3300X models.
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Jonny_T_
06-13-2018, 02:02 AM #9

We need a few details before offering ideas:
- Do you already have a motherboard, or are you setting up a new system?
- What is your budget looking like?
- How will you be using the machine? (Gaming, productivity, etc.)
I wouldn’t pick a 2600X unless you’re expecting top-tier performance from the 3100 or 3300X models.

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El_Fuego
Junior Member
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06-13-2018, 04:52 AM
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I'm focusing on keeping costs around 470, though I can adjust to up to 530 if needed. It will be challenging.
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El_Fuego
06-13-2018, 04:52 AM #10

I'm focusing on keeping costs around 470, though I can adjust to up to 530 if needed. It will be challenging.

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