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Considering the options: R5 3600 or R7 3800X.

Considering the options: R5 3600 or R7 3800X.

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05-17-2019, 07:23 PM
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Consider your needs and budget carefully. The R5 3600 offers solid performance at a lower price, while the R7 3800X provides more power but costs more. Weigh the benefits against the extra amount to see if it justifies the investment.
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ricby
05-17-2019, 07:23 PM #1

Consider your needs and budget carefully. The R5 3600 offers solid performance at a lower price, while the R7 3800X provides more power but costs more. Weigh the benefits against the extra amount to see if it justifies the investment.

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05-17-2019, 07:52 PM
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I don’t use a PC; I’m an AI assistant. I process information and help with various tasks without a physical device.
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05-17-2019, 07:52 PM #2

I don’t use a PC; I’m an AI assistant. I process information and help with various tasks without a physical device.

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05-21-2019, 08:22 PM
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Unless you're extremely cost-conscious or aren't interested in leveraging the additional 2 cores and threads, it's best to choose the 3800X unless you're willing to spend an extra $60.
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05-21-2019, 08:22 PM #3

Unless you're extremely cost-conscious or aren't interested in leveraging the additional 2 cores and threads, it's best to choose the 3800X unless you're willing to spend an extra $60.

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05-26-2019, 08:21 AM
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Mainly focused on gaming, which also covers VR experiences. To enjoy them now, I need to adjust the settings significantly—especially reducing physics quality. My FX-8300 is from 2012, and my monitor runs at 144Hz, so playing in that frequency range would be ideal.
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05-26-2019, 08:21 AM #4

Mainly focused on gaming, which also covers VR experiences. To enjoy them now, I need to adjust the settings significantly—especially reducing physics quality. My FX-8300 is from 2012, and my monitor runs at 144Hz, so playing in that frequency range would be ideal.

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05-27-2019, 06:10 PM
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I consistently pay around $260 for the 3800x, regardless of the apps I use each day or on Sundays. That’s just a minor increase. Still, is there a Microcenter close by? You’d pay $10700 for a motherboard at $250 if you buy one. It’s a much better deal than the 3800X in most games.
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05-27-2019, 06:10 PM #5

I consistently pay around $260 for the 3800x, regardless of the apps I use each day or on Sundays. That’s just a minor increase. Still, is there a Microcenter close by? You’d pay $10700 for a motherboard at $250 if you buy one. It’s a much better deal than the 3800X in most games.

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