pair GPU with CPU using cpupairing tool
pair GPU with CPU using cpupairing tool
The Australian market isn't favorable for Ryzens, but an i7 2600k might still be worth considering.
When purchasing second-hand, aim for a Ryzen 1600 or i5 8500 as the simplest acceptable option for 2020 models.
It performs poorly compared to the 1400 version. It will significantly slow down processing of the 980 unit, causing major performance issues. The overall system will become highly unbalanced.
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