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Sorry to purchase the "futureproof" CPU model.

Sorry to purchase the "futureproof" CPU model.

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ReDeR_Games
Member
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11-28-2022, 08:43 AM
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3 years ago I had to decide between a 7700 and Ryzen 1600/1700. Now it's just the Ryzen 1600/1700, which is better. I had enough budget for a 7700 gaming-wise—it meets my expectations, stays under 100fps, and my monitor runs at 75Hz without needing an upgrade. Most cores still feel underpowered at idle. The higher cost of the 7700 made future upgrades harder, adding $130 to my investment.
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ReDeR_Games
11-28-2022, 08:43 AM #1

3 years ago I had to decide between a 7700 and Ryzen 1600/1700. Now it's just the Ryzen 1600/1700, which is better. I had enough budget for a 7700 gaming-wise—it meets my expectations, stays under 100fps, and my monitor runs at 75Hz without needing an upgrade. Most cores still feel underpowered at idle. The higher cost of the 7700 made future upgrades harder, adding $130 to my investment.

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Veghtam
Junior Member
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11-29-2022, 09:17 PM
#2
Which board did you choose?
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Veghtam
11-29-2022, 09:17 PM #2

Which board did you choose?

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Ramo612
Junior Member
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11-30-2022, 05:46 AM
#3
Sure, the idea of something being "futureproof" often falls short when it comes to PC hardware.
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Ramo612
11-30-2022, 05:46 AM #3

Sure, the idea of something being "futureproof" often falls short when it comes to PC hardware.

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Egg_
Junior Member
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12-01-2022, 08:43 AM
#4
I purchased the 1700 in 2017, and in 2019 I’m happy with it. I’m not sure about the upgrade route—my B350 and B450 boards are compatible with the latest models, so upgrading should be possible. The 100 FPS problem might relate to the GPU or settings; changing the chip could yield significant improvements.
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Egg_
12-01-2022, 08:43 AM #4

I purchased the 1700 in 2017, and in 2019 I’m happy with it. I’m not sure about the upgrade route—my B350 and B450 boards are compatible with the latest models, so upgrading should be possible. The 100 FPS problem might relate to the GPU or settings; changing the chip could yield significant improvements.

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FakieLife
Member
154
12-01-2022, 09:18 AM
#5
It's an ASUS B350 F, performing fairly well above average for three years. Mostly, I think upgrading the CPU isn't necessary if you started with a 1600 or 1700.
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FakieLife
12-01-2022, 09:18 AM #5

It's an ASUS B350 F, performing fairly well above average for three years. Mostly, I think upgrading the CPU isn't necessary if you started with a 1600 or 1700.

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yArEtHeBeAn
Junior Member
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12-01-2022, 11:35 AM
#6
You're confirming you completed Futureproof and believe you're still aligned with your personal goals for the long term.
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yArEtHeBeAn
12-01-2022, 11:35 AM #6

You're confirming you completed Futureproof and believe you're still aligned with your personal goals for the long term.

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Stenkka
Junior Member
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12-01-2022, 07:22 PM
#7
This model works with Zen 2 (Ryzen 3xxx) processors, though a BIOS upgrade might be necessary to identify them. If you choose that route, ensure your BIOS is updated first.
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Stenkka
12-01-2022, 07:22 PM #7

This model works with Zen 2 (Ryzen 3xxx) processors, though a BIOS upgrade might be necessary to identify them. If you choose that route, ensure your BIOS is updated first.

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xxSuperSweetxx
Member
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12-08-2022, 11:42 AM
#8
In reality, yes—it was future-proof enough according to my expectations. I plan to upgrade the monitor first, then the GPU, but those steps haven’t been completed yet. If I have a 1600 in the first place, nothing should have changed.
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xxSuperSweetxx
12-08-2022, 11:42 AM #8

In reality, yes—it was future-proof enough according to my expectations. I plan to upgrade the monitor first, then the GPU, but those steps haven’t been completed yet. If I have a 1600 in the first place, nothing should have changed.

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zamys
Senior Member
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12-15-2022, 05:05 PM
#9
You're questioning whether a 4-core processor is better than having two idle cores. Going with a 7.7GHz would limit your options since the socket design has changed—even though you own an i5 7600K.
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zamys
12-15-2022, 05:05 PM #9

You're questioning whether a 4-core processor is better than having two idle cores. Going with a 7.7GHz would limit your options since the socket design has changed—even though you own an i5 7600K.

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KR4TOS
Member
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12-18-2022, 09:15 AM
#10
Everything looks fine, the system is working perfectly. CPU usage stays around 20% most of the time, which means I’m the main constraint.
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KR4TOS
12-18-2022, 09:15 AM #10

Everything looks fine, the system is working perfectly. CPU usage stays around 20% most of the time, which means I’m the main constraint.

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