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Decision on the processor issue

Decision on the processor issue

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willijm
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10-24-2019, 02:34 AM
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Hey! You've got two fully assembled PCs ready to go. One uses a mini-ITX in the Node 202 case and the other is a Pheteks P300. Both have two CPUs and R5 2600/3600 motherboards with MSI Tomahawk B450 cards, and the BIOS supports Ryzen 3000. After assembling them, you noticed some boards don’t support Ryzen 2000, so you can just swap if needed. Regarding performance, it’s a trade-off—swapping parts might save money but could slightly affect speed. If you’re okay with that, a new CPU cooler or a better motherboard might not be necessary unless you notice any lag.
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willijm
10-24-2019, 02:34 AM #1

Hey! You've got two fully assembled PCs ready to go. One uses a mini-ITX in the Node 202 case and the other is a Pheteks P300. Both have two CPUs and R5 2600/3600 motherboards with MSI Tomahawk B450 cards, and the BIOS supports Ryzen 3000. After assembling them, you noticed some boards don’t support Ryzen 2000, so you can just swap if needed. Regarding performance, it’s a trade-off—swapping parts might save money but could slightly affect speed. If you’re okay with that, a new CPU cooler or a better motherboard might not be necessary unless you notice any lag.

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10-24-2019, 07:06 AM
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You maintain your performance without any loss. Absolutely not.
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Lucario31277
10-24-2019, 07:06 AM #2

You maintain your performance without any loss. Absolutely not.

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CadentAlphadog
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10-24-2019, 07:24 AM
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The r5 2600 matches the 5600X in having six cores and twelve threads. The main difference is the higher boost frequency.
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CadentAlphadog
10-24-2019, 07:24 AM #3

The r5 2600 matches the 5600X in having six cores and twelve threads. The main difference is the higher boost frequency.

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