Socket 1151 and 1150 refer to specific connector types used in electronics.
Socket 1151 and 1150 refer to specific connector types used in electronics.
Hey, I'm trying to figure out the best setup for my new PC. Should I choose a motherboard with a 1150 socket and an i5-4670K, or go with a 1151 socket and either an i3-6100 or i3-5300? Also, what cooling solution would work well with those processors? Let me know!
You're considering upgrading to a more modern setup, and you'd like to know the financial details involved.
I won’t rely heavily on it and avoid overspending on something more powerful. I prefer not to invest in a setup that never gets the most out of it. It’s mainly for work and a bit of gaming. My budget is about $500.
Checking B550 and a newly announced Ryzen 3 CPU. The phrase about saving money isn't relevant here.
I begin with this option or the 3300X. I aim to hold off on the B550 boards until you’re ready to upgrade to the 4000 series CPUs later. PCPartPicker provides a detailed list of items, prices, and specifications for each component.
I’d wait for the B550 and Ryzen 3 3300X to launch. Mid June 2020 should be the timing. Those choices seem poor value—wasting saved money wouldn’t make sense. If you’re interested now, check out what @Lurick shared.
Not exactly $500, but this setup fits the style I’d choose: PCPartPicker part list with item prices, including CPU, motherboard, RAM, storage, graphics card, and power supply. The B450 board offers solid upgrade potential. The RX 580 remains solid for 1080p60fps gaming. Having an SSD makes future upgrades easier. Total comes to around $554 when you factor in shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts.
Thanks a lot everyone! I've been using Intel for some time now, but I wasn't familiar with AMD at first. I didn't mention that in my post because I've noticed many Ryzen builds lately that perform better and are more recent. I'll take a closer look, but it seems the Ryzen 3 is significantly superior to older Intel processors.