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Improving the 2600x resolution

Improving the 2600x resolution

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StephanKruger
Member
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11-14-2018, 12:47 PM
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Hi there, your PC is set up about a year ago. You're considering an upgrade to your CPU around the time of Zen 3, wondering if it's necessary or if you're still performing well. So far, you haven't noticed any performance issues in your games. Let me know if you'd like more details!
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StephanKruger
11-14-2018, 12:47 PM #1

Hi there, your PC is set up about a year ago. You're considering an upgrade to your CPU around the time of Zen 3, wondering if it's necessary or if you're still performing well. So far, you haven't noticed any performance issues in your games. Let me know if you'd like more details!

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YoungDair
Junior Member
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11-21-2018, 04:07 AM
#2
If you're not facing any delays in your tasks, then why upgrade? Welcome to the discussion board.
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YoungDair
11-21-2018, 04:07 AM #2

If you're not facing any delays in your tasks, then why upgrade? Welcome to the discussion board.

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SirHitman
Member
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12-04-2018, 04:53 AM
#3
I should have asked more carefully. Right now I’m not facing any issues, but I’m considering whether a significant upgrade in Zen 3 would be worth the investment for me. The 2600x could eventually become a bottleneck. Thanks!
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SirHitman
12-04-2018, 04:53 AM #3

I should have asked more carefully. Right now I’m not facing any issues, but I’m considering whether a significant upgrade in Zen 3 would be worth the investment for me. The 2600x could eventually become a bottleneck. Thanks!

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Mittens41
Junior Member
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12-06-2018, 02:58 AM
#4
It varies based on what you're planning. These questions are tricky to address since we can't predict future game needs or the success of series like 4000. Performance expectations are personal, and major challenges might not appear until AM5 is released.
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Mittens41
12-06-2018, 02:58 AM #4

It varies based on what you're planning. These questions are tricky to address since we can't predict future game needs or the success of series like 4000. Performance expectations are personal, and major challenges might not appear until AM5 is released.

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SurviveMiner
Member
191
12-08-2018, 03:29 AM
#5
Take my words with a pinch of caution. I haven't been part of the gaming world for a while, but if overclocking is accessible and you don't notice any limitations right now, switching to the third generation probably won't boost performance much. Unless you require additional cores or a specific hardware update for an app, the change might not be worth it.
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SurviveMiner
12-08-2018, 03:29 AM #5

Take my words with a pinch of caution. I haven't been part of the gaming world for a while, but if overclocking is accessible and you don't notice any limitations right now, switching to the third generation probably won't boost performance much. Unless you require additional cores or a specific hardware update for an app, the change might not be worth it.

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banshee45
Senior Member
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12-13-2018, 08:44 PM
#6
Sure, thanks! I'll stick with the 2600x until any issues arise.
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banshee45
12-13-2018, 08:44 PM #6

Sure, thanks! I'll stick with the 2600x until any issues arise.

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Lucianopsp
Junior Member
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01-03-2019, 04:34 PM
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I wouldn't suggest upgrading too soon. Hold off until you truly need it. You might wait another year or more before having a genuine requirement. Then prices and stock could improve, and new technology may become available depending on how long you wait. If you have plenty of money and just want a fresh device, you can achieve better performance right away. But a more capable GPU would be more beneficial. If you're not struggling with CPU limits now, you likely won't be until you switch hardware.
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Lucianopsp
01-03-2019, 04:34 PM #7

I wouldn't suggest upgrading too soon. Hold off until you truly need it. You might wait another year or more before having a genuine requirement. Then prices and stock could improve, and new technology may become available depending on how long you wait. If you have plenty of money and just want a fresh device, you can achieve better performance right away. But a more capable GPU would be more beneficial. If you're not struggling with CPU limits now, you likely won't be until you switch hardware.

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CoenTjee
Member
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01-09-2019, 12:47 AM
#8
Avoid spending extra when DDR5 arrives in two years alongside Zen 4.
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CoenTjee
01-09-2019, 12:47 AM #8

Avoid spending extra when DDR5 arrives in two years alongside Zen 4.

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JonaxWTF
Member
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01-10-2019, 05:07 PM
#9
It's a well-balanced setup, switching CPU and GPU together only when necessary seems ideal.
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JonaxWTF
01-10-2019, 05:07 PM #9

It's a well-balanced setup, switching CPU and GPU together only when necessary seems ideal.