Considering a CPU upgrade—would it offer better value now?

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Considering a CPU upgrade—would it offer better value now?

Considering a CPU upgrade—would it offer better value now?

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Arnesonb
Junior Member

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03-27-2020, 08:17 PM

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You're evaluating your options for a CPU upgrade. The Ryzen 5 3600 is priced around $280, while the 5GHz 5600X costs about $440. Although the 5600X offers more power, it's important to weigh whether the performance boost will be enough to justify the higher cost, especially since you plan to upgrade your GPU later. Your current workloads include photo and video editing, music recording, and gaming—tasks that benefit from solid processing but may not always demand extreme CPU speed. Consider balancing budget and future needs before making a decision.

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Arnesonb

03-27-2020, 08:17 PM #1

You're evaluating your options for a CPU upgrade. The Ryzen 5 3600 is priced around $280, while the 5GHz 5600X costs about $440. Although the 5600X offers more power, it's important to weigh whether the performance boost will be enough to justify the higher cost, especially since you plan to upgrade your GPU later. Your current workloads include photo and video editing, music recording, and gaming—tasks that benefit from solid processing but may not always demand extreme CPU speed. Consider balancing budget and future needs before making a decision.

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Mel_Kawaii
Member

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03-27-2020, 08:33 PM

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For your current tasks, the 3600 meets the requirements well. If you're aiming for Zen 3 performance, you might consider waiting until the 5600 non-x release comes out. However, with the ongoing stock issues, the 3600 remains a solid option for most needs.

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Mel_Kawaii

03-27-2020, 08:33 PM #2

For your current tasks, the 3600 meets the requirements well. If you're aiming for Zen 3 performance, you might consider waiting until the 5600 non-x release comes out. However, with the ongoing stock issues, the 3600 remains a solid option for most needs.

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Bewerewolf12
Member

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03-28-2020, 03:50 AM

#3

Going for the 10400f

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Bewerewolf12

03-28-2020, 03:50 AM #3

Going for the 10400f

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Riana711
Member

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04-15-2020, 10:06 PM

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Tell me about your motherboard, the games you enjoy, the monitor details (size and refresh rate), and your current graphics card.

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Riana711

04-15-2020, 10:06 PM #4

Tell me about your motherboard, the games you enjoy, the monitor details (size and refresh rate), and your current graphics card.

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DoodleDad
Member

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04-15-2020, 11:56 PM

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You own a Gigabyte Aorus B450M, primarily using it for FPS titles such as Battlefront 2. Your display is 1080p at 75Hz, and your graphics card is an RX 570 with 8GB of VRAM.

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DoodleDad

04-15-2020, 11:56 PM #5

You own a Gigabyte Aorus B450M, primarily using it for FPS titles such as Battlefront 2. Your display is 1080p at 75Hz, and your graphics card is an RX 570 with 8GB of VRAM.

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Carexpert1994
Member

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04-23-2020, 05:06 PM

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Nice, the bios version F60 works with the 5600X. If you choose to upgrade, opt for the 5600X to ensure your system stays running smoothly on that board for years. It’s a better option than the 3600 in my view. Hold onto the RX 570 as long as possible, at least until the GPU market stabilizes.

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Carexpert1994

04-23-2020, 05:06 PM #6

Nice, the bios version F60 works with the 5600X. If you choose to upgrade, opt for the 5600X to ensure your system stays running smoothly on that board for years. It’s a better option than the 3600 in my view. Hold onto the RX 570 as long as possible, at least until the GPU market stabilizes.