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Hello everyone I'm looking for advice on choosing a Ryzen CPU and a motherboard. I'm upgrading from an Intel i5-6600k and have an EVGA 1060 6GB SC that I intend to keep. Should I wait for the next generation Ryzen models or go with something newer? For the motherboard I don't plan to overclock, just need a reliable one with at least three SATA ports and an M.2 slot. Regarding the CPU, I do a lot of video work (live streaming, light editing) and gaming, plus some game development with Unity. I'm not relying on graphics cards as the main bottleneck. I'd like something solid but affordable, around $400 or less if possible. Edit: My current CPU is limiting performance in CPU-heavy games like BeamNG and simulation titles.
Wait for Zen 3 and if it didn’t meet your expectations (perhaps fewer IPCs than anticipated or no significant performance boost) or if the prices are too steep, you can opt for Zen 2 at a lower cost. That way, you’ll secure a better deal regardless.
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X570 b550 and x470 will work with zen3. I suggest checking the 5 series directly. The cost difference isn't significant. Around $400 total or just for the Mobo? What's your overall upgrade budget? I own two gigabyte X570 Aorus Elite units, which have performed well with 3600 boards. A 3600 plus that board is roughly $400. You don’t need to overclock. I recommend it. I experience better performance at lower voltage/wattage compared to stock or PBO. When I recently built my wife’s PC, I set the voltage to 1.2 and achieved a 4.2 all-core speed. It’s stable, faster, and cooler than the original.