Ordering a new CPU
Ordering a new CPU
honestly you are fine with 3900x/3950x PCPartPicker Part List Type Item Price CPU AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 3.8 GHz 12-Core Processor $637.99 @ Mike's Computer Shop Motherboard Asus PRIME X570-PRO ATX AM4 Motherboard $338.50 @ Vuugo Memory G.Skill Trident Z Neo 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory $273.99 @ Newegg Canada Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts Total $1250.48 Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-24 13:46 EDT-0400
Canada's financial plan is noted around the lower end of the budget range ($1000-$1300 CAD).
PCPartPicker list includes various components for your project. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is priced at $429.00 for the Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS ATX AM4 board. Memory options from G.Skill Ripjaws V offer 16 GB DDR4-3600, costing $119.99. Prices listed by Memory Express cover shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts, bringing the total to $778.49. This recommendation is tailored for Threadripper systems, especially older generations like the 1st gen, which may not match the performance needs of a 4960X. Your existing power supply should suffice, and a 3700X should consume less than a 4960X.
750W provides ample power and the G3 offers a solid PSU, so an upgrade isn’t necessary. For comparison, my R7 3800X with 1080Ti, six drives, and seven fans only consumes up to 475W on the wall. In Canada, the 3700X seems most fitting given its cost. I suggest checking PCPartPicker for the 3700X model. The Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS supports WiFi if needed. At this stage, choosing the X570 would make sense. 32GB RAM is solid; consider 16GB at 3600MHz if you have space. Storage options include HP’s models, which are reasonably priced and include DRAM cache. For maximum CPU performance, the Ryzen 9 3900X is available at a higher price point.
It's interesting how a 3rd generation 3700x is more affordable than a 2700x. I had concerns about threadripper gaming since most workstation CPUs aren't designed for that purpose.
It's approximately a 25% reduction in speed per core. You don't have to invest in a 12-core CPU; an X570 board could suffice for the improved VRM support of the 12 cores. A B450 board with ample cooling might work too. PCPartPicker lists the parts here: [link].
CPU options: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-core ($429) or AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 3.8 GHz 12-core ($637).
Motherboards: MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX Micro ATX AM4 ($115.50) or Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS ATX AM4 ($229.50).
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 ($119.99) or similar.
Storage: Patriot Burst 480 GB SSD ($84.99).
Costs total around $749-$1072 depending on region and deals. Prices cover shipping, taxes, and any available discounts. Generated by PCPartPicker on April 24, 2020.