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DevilDoggy657
Senior Member
530
12-24-2019, 09:54 PM
#1
It's back to the usual season, and everyone seems eager to upgrade. Should you consider it? With AMD now leading the charge after recent developments, would switching from Intel be wise? Right now I'm using an i7 6700K and the Ryzen 3800X seems like a solid upgrade, offering more cores and threads.
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DevilDoggy657
12-24-2019, 09:54 PM #1

It's back to the usual season, and everyone seems eager to upgrade. Should you consider it? With AMD now leading the charge after recent developments, would switching from Intel be wise? Right now I'm using an i7 6700K and the Ryzen 3800X seems like a solid upgrade, offering more cores and threads.

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Taddeljoy
Member
149
12-24-2019, 10:41 PM
#2
Upgrade later and hold off for a few months since the Ryzen fourth gen will arrive in January. However, if you're pressed for time, opt for the R7 3700X or 3800X. The 3800X tends to overheat more, consumes more power, and likely performs better at overclocking compared to the 3700X.
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Taddeljoy
12-24-2019, 10:41 PM #2

Upgrade later and hold off for a few months since the Ryzen fourth gen will arrive in January. However, if you're pressed for time, opt for the R7 3700X or 3800X. The 3800X tends to overheat more, consumes more power, and likely performs better at overclocking compared to the 3700X.

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Elpelo05
Junior Member
6
12-24-2019, 11:54 PM
#3
Same irritation again this year, observe how 2700x transformed
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Elpelo05
12-24-2019, 11:54 PM #3

Same irritation again this year, observe how 2700x transformed

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Mega_Man_7
Member
77
12-29-2019, 08:50 AM
#4
Suggesting you need to start from scratch initially.
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Mega_Man_7
12-29-2019, 08:50 AM #4

Suggesting you need to start from scratch initially.

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Shepisgod
Junior Member
1
12-29-2019, 03:18 PM
#5
Are you requiring those threads? What are your plans for the system?
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Shepisgod
12-29-2019, 03:18 PM #5

Are you requiring those threads? What are your plans for the system?

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livtheviking
Posting Freak
846
12-31-2019, 04:34 AM
#6
Get the 3700x version right away. You don’t need the 3800x unless you’re targeting higher resolutions. For gaming at higher settings, the 3600 should work fine if you’re on a mobile device or another platform. These desktop models are typically released in the summer.
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livtheviking
12-31-2019, 04:34 AM #6

Get the 3700x version right away. You don’t need the 3800x unless you’re targeting higher resolutions. For gaming at higher settings, the 3600 should work fine if you’re on a mobile device or another platform. These desktop models are typically released in the summer.

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pixelpiksie
Member
159
12-31-2019, 04:54 AM
#7
It seems they're likely just making an announcement rather than a full release, and probably won't launch anytime soon—maybe not until next summer or possibly in the third to fourth quarter.
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pixelpiksie
12-31-2019, 04:54 AM #7

It seems they're likely just making an announcement rather than a full release, and probably won't launch anytime soon—maybe not until next summer or possibly in the third to fourth quarter.

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YouriiruoY
Member
212
01-01-2020, 11:28 PM
#8
I experienced that sensation and unknowingly purchased a $1000 monitor, saving $200 since I required a 240Hz 1440p TN display.
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YouriiruoY
01-01-2020, 11:28 PM #8

I experienced that sensation and unknowingly purchased a $1000 monitor, saving $200 since I required a 240Hz 1440p TN display.

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MunkeyFunkey
Junior Member
7
01-02-2020, 12:39 AM
#9
Unless you mean mobile, and considering we're discussing a desktop, that's not accurate. There are no relevant pointers for that scenario.
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MunkeyFunkey
01-02-2020, 12:39 AM #9

Unless you mean mobile, and considering we're discussing a desktop, that's not accurate. There are no relevant pointers for that scenario.

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TrentsZeus2002
Junior Member
27
01-02-2020, 01:24 AM
#10
Playing games is the main focus.
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TrentsZeus2002
01-02-2020, 01:24 AM #10

Playing games is the main focus.

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