No, not yet. Consider other options before deciding to hold.
No, not yet. Consider other options before deciding to hold.
Hello, you're considering a Zen 3 CPU for Christmas. Since it's been out of stock since its release, you have a few options: wait for more availability in 2021 or before the holiday season, or opt for an older model. There isn't much public information about restocks for Zen 3 yet, so checking with retailers or forums might help. Let me know if you'd like more guidance!
I’m thinking about a major overhaul for my system. Right now I have an i5-7500 and an rx 5700 on a tiny motherboard that’s too small for my case—my dad bought it. I’ve got 16 gigabytes of RAM, only 3200mhz, a decent SSD, a reliable HDD, and a 750-watt power supply. The upgrade plan includes a Ryzen 7 5800x, either a next-gen GPU or an RTX 3080 (unlikely), a new NVMe SSD, more RAM if I can afford it, and probably a new motherboard like an Aorus Elite X570. I know the big items needed are hard to find, which is frustrating, but I hope restocks come soon.
Sure thing, buddy. Just 3200mhz is fine. Apart from that, since you’ll need a new motherboard and two parts are out of stock, I’d hold off. For the upgrade, you really don’t have to go all in—unless you’re aiming for a red line overclock on Ryzen, which seems unlikely based on your username. As for the board, the Aorus Master X570 is a solid choice. You won’t need extra RAM, CPU, or GPU to load its BIOS for the Ryzen 5000 series.
Hold on, the distinction is substantial enough I wouldn't engage with Zen 2 unless you require a computer at the moment.
Ugh, I accidentally set the RAM speed to 2333MHz—definitely not ideal. My aim is to run modern competitive titles like the latest COD or Battlefield at 144Hz or higher. I’m pretty sure this won’t work on my current rig, though a new upgrade could definitely help. Still, it’s something I’d hope for in the future.