F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Yay or no, it depends on your preference.

Yay or no, it depends on your preference.

Yay or no, it depends on your preference.

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LacieLee
Junior Member
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10-24-2022, 05:52 PM
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I’m starting to shape my 2026 build and the 7600x seems like a solid choice for gaming. It’s an older model, but you can get it for free and benchmarks show it’s still competitive with top models. Since the system will be used mainly for games, I think an 8-core CPU won’t offer much extra value compared to newer options. The plan is to upgrade to DDR5 memory once the PC is built. I’m also considering resale value, wondering if a 7700x would be better for future buyers, though I’m not sure yet. Looking at the community forums could give me more insight.
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LacieLee
10-24-2022, 05:52 PM #1

I’m starting to shape my 2026 build and the 7600x seems like a solid choice for gaming. It’s an older model, but you can get it for free and benchmarks show it’s still competitive with top models. Since the system will be used mainly for games, I think an 8-core CPU won’t offer much extra value compared to newer options. The plan is to upgrade to DDR5 memory once the PC is built. I’m also considering resale value, wondering if a 7700x would be better for future buyers, though I’m not sure yet. Looking at the community forums could give me more insight.

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VDMACHINE
Member
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10-24-2022, 09:47 PM
#2
Highlight the 7700's strengths: 8 cores compared to 6 on the 7600x and 9600x, $100 less than the 9700x, and emphasize that despite being slower than the 9700x, it’s still a hundred dollars cheaper for both CPUs. Performance gains aren’t substantial.
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VDMACHINE
10-24-2022, 09:47 PM #2

Highlight the 7700's strengths: 8 cores compared to 6 on the 7600x and 9600x, $100 less than the 9700x, and emphasize that despite being slower than the 9700x, it’s still a hundred dollars cheaper for both CPUs. Performance gains aren’t substantial.

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Cuniculator
Junior Member
24
10-26-2022, 04:50 PM
#3
I'd opt for the 7600X. From a FPS per dollar perspective, it would seem endless while everything else stays bounded. The calculations blur when you include the cost of the entire setup, then factor in the extra $50 for a stronger CPU—it might make sense, though likely not.
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Cuniculator
10-26-2022, 04:50 PM #3

I'd opt for the 7600X. From a FPS per dollar perspective, it would seem endless while everything else stays bounded. The calculations blur when you include the cost of the entire setup, then factor in the extra $50 for a stronger CPU—it might make sense, though likely not.

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SillyDragon
Senior Member
586
11-13-2022, 12:55 PM
#4
It's ideal. You won't notice any real performance gains compared to other choices. Unless you're aiming for maximum performance with 5090, stick with the 7600x DDR5 and enjoy!
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SillyDragon
11-13-2022, 12:55 PM #4

It's ideal. You won't notice any real performance gains compared to other choices. Unless you're aiming for maximum performance with 5090, stick with the 7600x DDR5 and enjoy!

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blingblong14
Member
80
11-14-2022, 01:12 PM
#5
The 7600X performs so well that free options become uncompetitive. A top-tier graphics card such as a 5090 would be necessary to justify spending on a 7800X3D/9800X3D at 1440p, and even then, the impact of game settings or FPS loss might not be significant for you.
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blingblong14
11-14-2022, 01:12 PM #5

The 7600X performs so well that free options become uncompetitive. A top-tier graphics card such as a 5090 would be necessary to justify spending on a 7800X3D/9800X3D at 1440p, and even then, the impact of game settings or FPS loss might not be significant for you.

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_NovaZone_
Member
156
11-21-2022, 12:02 PM
#6
About four additional X3D CPUs are expected soon, I'm holding off to evaluate their performance.
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_NovaZone_
11-21-2022, 12:02 PM #6

About four additional X3D CPUs are expected soon, I'm holding off to evaluate their performance.

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Guardz
Member
115
11-21-2022, 12:41 PM
#7
I don't pay much for my CPUs, or at least not if I can manage it. The whole setup would follow a similarly budget-friendly route. That's actually what I was considering.
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Guardz
11-21-2022, 12:41 PM #7

I don't pay much for my CPUs, or at least not if I can manage it. The whole setup would follow a similarly budget-friendly route. That's actually what I was considering.

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Chargez
Member
146
11-22-2022, 03:13 PM
#8
With a 2-3 year cycle and the 7600X being free there's not even a debate, 7600X!
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Chargez
11-22-2022, 03:13 PM #8

With a 2-3 year cycle and the 7600X being free there's not even a debate, 7600X!

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NinaDaisy
Junior Member
8
11-24-2022, 05:04 AM
#9
I found a rare item with a 7600X3D value. Extremely uncommon yet much stronger. This is my next goal.
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NinaDaisy
11-24-2022, 05:04 AM #9

I found a rare item with a 7600X3D value. Extremely uncommon yet much stronger. This is my next goal.

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Spidercyber
Senior Member
673
11-30-2022, 07:04 PM
#10
Consider sticking to the existing setup, thinking it's the best option. The 7600X upgrade isn't a big step forward, even if it's free, you still require the other components for the new platform. If the new system adds on, then 7600X covers it.
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Spidercyber
11-30-2022, 07:04 PM #10

Consider sticking to the existing setup, thinking it's the best option. The 7600X upgrade isn't a big step forward, even if it's free, you still require the other components for the new platform. If the new system adds on, then 7600X covers it.

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