Slight enhancement: Ryzen 3600 upgraded to 5600X with added components
Slight enhancement: Ryzen 3600 upgraded to 5600X with added components
I'm working with a Ryzen 3600 and planning to pass it on to my older sibling who has an i5 7600. He needs a faster CPU for raiding in WoW. I'm checking what fits best after the latest updates and add-ons. My goal is to upgrade from a 3600 to something better, especially since my current setup struggles at around 60 FPS. I was thinking of getting a 5800X3D and a budget B550 board with 16GB RAM. That would cost around 120€, but benchmarks suggest it might not be worth the extra 150€. With my 2070 Super, I expect the GPU will still be the limiting factor for games like WoW. I'm looking for advice from anyone who has used a 5600X or 5800X3D in WoW.
It varies based on the game and your setup. Esports titles at 1080p often run smoothly on lower CPU settings, while a 5800X3D provides better performance. RPG games at 1440p demand maximum GPU power, making CPU less critical. The 5700X is affordable at around 180EUR and has eight cores, so you'll have plenty of processing power.
Sure, for your needs the savings from the cheaper Ryzen 5 are a good deal. B450 boards work well with the 3600, and if you find any MSI B450 MAX models, they’re confirmed to fit the 3000 series CPUs.
Considering the price tag, it's worth thinking about getting an x570 for a 5600x display—especially if you're planning to use it heavily. The cost remains high, but it's a valid question about value.
According to my perspective, unless you require a unique capability exclusive to the X570, the 5600X features a 65W CPU. It doesn't consume sufficient power to necessitate the superior power supply typically used on more advanced X570 configurations (note: power delivery considerations: there are solid B550 options and some subpar X570 boards).
Chipset choice isn't crucial if you're not purchasing a full board. Options like x470 and b450 boards perform better than some early x570 boards in VRAM terms. The 5600X isn't very power-hungry, so consider a used ~50$ mid-range B550 or B450 board. X570 is a smart investment now. New AM4 RYZEN boards are worth less—used 5600X typically sells for 80-100$, while 5700X/5800X range from 120-150$, and 5800X3D is around 200-250$. Used 5600X usually goes for 80-100$.
The 5700X remains a reasonable purchase to buy new. During the holidays, it dropped to around $170 on Amazon, while used listings on eBay were about $150. A $20 warranty seems acceptable to me. Of course, as the yearly price adjustment occurs—with retailers raising prices and used options dropping—that trend will likely continue.
If you're purchasing now, he already has the X570, so I'd prefer to keep it rather than passing it on to the child.
Checking 12600k(f) shows the warranty exists mainly to safeguard you if something goes wrong. Used CPUs with extended usage are less likely to fail suddenly, especially after over a year. Browse the FB marketplace or other classifieds for similar items—eBay usually offers good deals.