No, it wouldn't be suitable for a build in 2020.
No, it wouldn't be suitable for a build in 2020.
Hello. I'm planning to assemble a new PC for gaming and school use this summer. As I'm just starting with building PCs, I have a few questions. Is the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X (or 2600) still suitable for 2020? Also, if you're aiming for a more affordable build, could you consider purchasing used components from local sellers? Your budget is expected to be between 400-500€. The games you intend to play are FSX: Steam Edition, GTA V, Xplane 11, and a few others.
Honestly, for the prices second generation Ryzen parts are selling for in most places, I'd probably just buy new. Unless you can get an insane deal and verify what you're buying is in working order, ofc. And yes, the 2600 is still an excellent performer in 2020, and should continue to perform well in the vast majority of use cases for several years down the line. And, with the upgrade options available on the AM4 platform, you'll have plenty of selection if you need more performance later on down the line. I'd skip the 2600X though, as the 2600 is the same chip just with slightly lower clock speeds which you can gain back through overclocking. All in all second gen Ryzen still kicks ass. They'll be a bit slower in gaming than third gen Ryzen and current gen Intel, but not that much slower, and for the price you're paying it's more than enough for any game currently out. If you can spend a bit more, the 3600 is also an excellent option at its price point. It has much improved IPC versus second and first gen Ryzen. Either way you go is going to be great. Have fun.
The Ryzen 5 2600 or 2600X works fine for those games, especially when paired with a GTX 1070Ti. Used parts are acceptable in my opinion since I often address problems caused by its usage. By the way... Great build!
Which GPU are you planning to use? For example, with a 1660ti-5600xt there’s usually no major impact on gameplay. Check the scaling benchmarks here: https://www.techspot.com/review/1968-ryz...g-scaling/. The 2600(x) and especially the 1600AF offer better value. I’d choose a 1600AF paired with a solid cooler like Alpenföhn Brocken Eco Advanced, optimize the CPU settings, and you won’t see a noticeable 1-2 FPS difference compared to the 3600.
You're considering matching a used GTX 1070 or RX580. That sounds like a solid setup! Let me know if you need any more advice.
In that scenario, choosing the third-gen isn't necessary—your setup will still require a GPU.