Jump to content

[PC] Ask The Experts Thread


arjun
 Share

Recommended Posts

16 minutes ago, Ram Dante said:

Oh crap, didn't even think of this aspect. Thanks Joe.

So, what do you think about the mobo and cpu combo? Any other better suggestions?

 

MSI B550M Mortar

Corsair CMW16GX4M2C3200C16 (2x8 GB)

 

CPU - try to get 3600. 6c/12t will last longer. But 3500 ain't bad either if gaming is sole focus. Plus, with 550M, you can upgrade to 56xx later when available at decent price. 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

7 hours ago, Ram Dante said:

I am in the process of building a PC. I wanted to get the Zen 3 (5500/5600), but looking at the processor prices in India, I'm pretty sure its going launch at a high price. Hence decided to get a B550 motherboard (for future upgrade to zen3 or 4) + a vfm Zen 2 for now.

Current socket won't support Zen 4.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

27 minutes ago, Shantz said:

Current socket won't support Zen 4.

Oh, is this confirmed news? Then going for B550 is not really that much of a future proof option. 

I could well go with a B450 and 3600 and be done with it. As the combo will be cheaper or same, but with a better cpu. Also, the 970 evo SSD is pcie 3.0, there is no benefit of getting a B550(pcie 4.0), unless until you surely want to upgrade to zen3.

This is getting harder :wub::wallbash:

Edited by Ram Dante
Link to comment
Share on other sites

20 minutes ago, Ram Dante said:

Oh, is this confirmed news? Then going for B550 is not really that much of a future proof option. 

I could well go with a B450 and 3600 and be done with it. As the combo will be cheaper or same, but with a better cpu. Also, the 970 evo SSD is pcie 3.0, there is no benefit of getting a B550(pcie 4.0), unless until you surely want to upgrade to zen3.

This is getting harder :wub::wallbash:

 

Zen 3 will be the last of the Socket AM4 processors. 2 gens is pretty standard support. Can't really future proof motherboards nor you need to upgrade CPU for next 5 years at least. 

 

B450 and B550 almost cost the same these days. Try 3600/x whichever cheaper and available.

 

B450/x470 will also support Zen 3 but only after Jan, 2021. 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

 
Zen 3 will be the last of the Socket AM4 processors. 2 gens is pretty standard support. Can't really future proof motherboards nor you need to upgrade CPU for next 5 years at least. 
 
B450 and B550 almost cost the same these days. Try 3600/x whichever cheaper and available.
 
B450/x470 will also support Zen 3 but only after Jan, 2021. 

As an owner of Ryzen 1600 does it make sense to update to Zen 3 with a 5600 or can the cpu last sometime longer if I am targeting gaming at 1440p?

Also if I upgrade I have to update the cpu and motherboard both as selling just the cpu without the motherboard is a huge pain.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Link to comment
Share on other sites

8 minutes ago, i_rock098 said:

As an owner of Ryzen 1600 does it make sense to update to Zen 3 with a 5600 or can the cpu last sometime longer if I am targeting gaming at 1440p?

Also if I upgrade I have to update the cpu and motherboard both as selling just the cpu without the motherboard is a huge pain.

 

Totally up to you.

 

5600 won't come for few more months. Not even announced. 5600x will cost $300+ and even more once low stock/scalping starts. 3600 and 5600x aren't in same price bracket.

 

Get 3600 if you want it "now" and have fixed budget.

Get 5600x next week if you have bigger budget than 3600. 

Get 5600 if you can wait for few more months (3-5 months at least). I think it will cost slightly more than 3600/x (~$220 ish) but will be a better upgrade. 

 

If 1600 is working fine for you, then there is no reason to rush and upgrade your CPU. Even less if you are capped at 60fps. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

30 minutes ago, i_rock098 said:

As an owner of Ryzen 1600 does it make sense to update to Zen 3 with a 5600 or can the cpu last sometime longer if I am targeting gaming at 1440p?

 

 60fps? I think your 1600 should be ok. I suggest looking at benchmark videos just to be sure though. 

 

imo only upgrade cpu when it starts throtling. otherwise not worth it. you get tiny gains compared to, say a gpu upgrade.  

 

 

 

Edited by dylanjosh
Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 10/29/2020 at 10:32 AM, WR10 said:

Need suggestions for a 1440p monitor in 20-25k range. Not looking for high refresh rates. Primary needs are - IPS panel, in-built speakers.

 

Think LG still makes with in-built speakers.

 

Check LG Ultragear 27?

 

19 minutes ago, STICK3Rboy said:

Now that the Ryzen 3600 doesn't seem to be available anywhere, would it be wise to go for the 3600xt at 22.5K instead?

Also, which mobo would be good for it in a budget of around 10-11K?

 

10400F if you want to save money and gaming is main focus. Though cheaper boards will cap you at 2666 Mhz ram frequency.

 

You need to get Z490 which are not super expensive now. 

 

See how much it costs you for 10400F + Z490 (MSI/ASRock/ASUS)

vs.

AMD 3600X + MSI B550M Mortar 

  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, Joe Cool said:

10400F if you want to save money and gaming is main focus. Though cheaper boards will cap you at 2666 Mhz ram frequency.

 

You need to get Z490 which are not super expensive now. 

 

See how much it costs you for 10400F + Z490 (MSI/ASRock/ASUS)

vs.

AMD 3600X + MSI B550M Mortar 

 

Yeah, gaming is the main focus.

 

10400F + ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4 = Around 27K

3600XT + MSI MAG B550M Mortar = Around 39K

 

That's a pretty substantial difference for nearly identical performance. Think I'll go with the 10400F combo. This should last me at least 5 years right?

 

Also, do you think a Seasonic M12ii 620W PSU will be fine for the above combo plus the below components?

 

3070 GPU

2x8GB DDR4 RAM

1x1TB SSD

1x1TB HDD

1x500GB HDD

 

Checked a calculator online and it gave me a 466W score.

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

4 minutes ago, STICK3Rboy said:

3600XT + MSI MAG B550M Mortar = Around 39K

 

You can check B450 as well since you plan to keep for 5 years without changing CPU. B550 won't be useful by then anyway. B450M Mortar.

 

Quote

10400F + ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4 = Around 27K

 

Sadly need to buy Z490 due to ram frequency locks on lower end boards. If you don't care about that, you can check cheaper B460/H410 boards. RAM will be locked at 2666 Mhz.

 

Z490 cheap but good (since can't OC 10400F, these are fine choices on budget):

  • Asus Prime Z490-P
  • MSI Z490-A Pro
  • Gigabyte Z490 UD
  • Asrock Z490 Pro4
  • Asrock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4

If price difference between Phantom Gaming 4 and other boards is within budget, I would go for any of other 4 boards. 

 

13 minutes ago, STICK3Rboy said:

Also, do you think a Seasonic M12ii 620W PSU will be fine for the above combo plus the below components?

 

3070 GPU

2x8GB DDR4 RAM

1x1TB SSD

1x1TB HDD

1x500GB HDD

 

Yes, 620W is fine for those specs. 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 10/29/2020 at 10:32 AM, WR10 said:

Need suggestions for a 1440p monitor in 20-25k range. Not looking for high refresh rates. Primary needs are - IPS panel, in-built speakers.

 

2 hours ago, Joe Cool said:

 

Think LG still makes with in-built speakers.

 

Check LG Ultragear 27?

 

 

 

27gn950  34k on amazon

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Guys, got the rest of the pc parts yesterday. 

 

CPU - 10400F @ 13.7k

 

MOBO - Gigabyte B460M D3H @ 9k

 

RAM - Crucial 16gigs @ 2666MHZ @ 4.5k

 

PSU - Gigabyte P650B @ 4.7k

 

Total - 32k.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

5 hours ago, WR10 said:

Guys, got the rest of the pc parts yesterday. 

 

CPU - 10400F @ 13.7k

 

MOBO - Gigabyte B460M D3H @ 9k

 

RAM - Crucial 16gigs @ 2666MHZ @ 4.5k

 

PSU - Gigabyte P650B @ 4.7k

 

Total - 32k.

 

:cheers:

 

Congrats. Enjoy. I'll be sticking with Intel too. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    No registered users viewing this page.

×
×
  • Create New...