F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Switch to a more affordable processor option within your budget.

Switch to a more affordable processor option within your budget.

Switch to a more affordable processor option within your budget.

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Maria7300
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11-03-2020, 03:56 PM
#1
He’s working with an older i5 3470 and has a budget of $180 for the CPU. For gaming and 3D art tasks, we should look at a more powerful option that fits his needs. The B550 ASUS TUF series Matz board is a solid choice to upgrade his setup.
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Maria7300
11-03-2020, 03:56 PM #1

He’s working with an older i5 3470 and has a budget of $180 for the CPU. For gaming and 3D art tasks, we should look at a more powerful option that fits his needs. The B550 ASUS TUF series Matz board is a solid choice to upgrade his setup.

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SivTheGreat
Member
209
11-06-2020, 02:32 PM
#2
3600 might be the top choice if you're okay with it. Otherwise, consider Zen 3 unless the 3470 is really underperforming. A 3600 could be the best CPU you can afford in this range.
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SivTheGreat
11-06-2020, 02:32 PM #2

3600 might be the top choice if you're okay with it. Otherwise, consider Zen 3 unless the 3470 is really underperforming. A 3600 could be the best CPU you can afford in this range.

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harel23
Member
85
11-13-2020, 07:05 AM
#3
When we play overwatch his loading screen (goes pee, gets a soda and makes toast with Nutella) and still takes about another 3-5 mins but no lags once the match starts, what do you think should we wait? GPU gtx 970
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harel23
11-13-2020, 07:05 AM #3

When we play overwatch his loading screen (goes pee, gets a soda and makes toast with Nutella) and still takes about another 3-5 mins but no lags once the match starts, what do you think should we wait? GPU gtx 970

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GoMigs
Senior Member
614
11-13-2020, 09:58 AM
#4
Get an SSD...
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GoMigs
11-13-2020, 09:58 AM #4

Get an SSD...

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Fluffycakes123
Senior Member
696
11-13-2020, 02:35 PM
#5
It was stored on a 250GB SSD drive.
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Fluffycakes123
11-13-2020, 02:35 PM #5

It was stored on a 250GB SSD drive.

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11-18-2020, 09:31 PM
#6
It seems the issue might relate to storage, internet connection, or even the server itself. If the CPU handles regular tasks smoothly, consider using Zen 3.
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LuLuPlaysCraft
11-18-2020, 09:31 PM #6

It seems the issue might relate to storage, internet connection, or even the server itself. If the CPU handles regular tasks smoothly, consider using Zen 3.

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ItsDrAxel
Member
113
11-19-2020, 12:49 AM
#7
The system should handle Overwatch at 1080p without issues on your i5 3470 and GTX 970. Check the exact RAM amount installed.
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ItsDrAxel
11-19-2020, 12:49 AM #7

The system should handle Overwatch at 1080p without issues on your i5 3470 and GTX 970. Check the exact RAM amount installed.

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iAzoZ_
Member
51
11-19-2020, 05:06 AM
#8
He only has trouble with his 3D printing assignments. Creating designs and calculating them at school takes just 3 hours, but it consumes 17 hours on his system.
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iAzoZ_
11-19-2020, 05:06 AM #8

He only has trouble with his 3D printing assignments. Creating designs and calculating them at school takes just 3 hours, but it consumes 17 hours on his system.

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SlayFuzzy
Member
180
11-19-2020, 08:04 AM
#9
Ddr31866 16 GB dual 8 GB
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SlayFuzzy
11-19-2020, 08:04 AM #9

Ddr31866 16 GB dual 8 GB

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alejandrobo1
Posting Freak
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11-19-2020, 08:50 AM
#10
If that’s the primary task your neighbor handles and they truly require an upgrade, consider a 3600. Otherwise, hold off until Zen 3 is available.
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alejandrobo1
11-19-2020, 08:50 AM #10

If that’s the primary task your neighbor handles and they truly require an upgrade, consider a 3600. Otherwise, hold off until Zen 3 is available.

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