Posts by wiredotter14

Alexander Moore67 said:If an Intel Core i7-10700K is the same price and you're just gaming, Intel's the better call over the AMD Ryzen 7 3800 XT.

The Intel Core i7-10700K beats the AMD Ryzen 7 3800 XT, sure. But it doesn't touch the AMD Ryzen 5600X once the price settles down.

By the way, I saw the 5600X listed at Best Buy for about $850 once, but it sold out fast—or maybe they never actually had it.

Check out that YouTube video I linked. This AMD Ryzen 5600X is crushing everything AMD has put out before it, and most Intel chips too.
For instance, in Watch Dogs, it's 15% faster than the 3700X and 3900X—basically neck-and-neck with an Intel Core i7-10700K or other top-tier processors.
The 3700X, 3800X, and AMD Ryzen 7 3800 XT are all pretty much hovering within that same 5% range.

So you say you're aiming for 60FPS. Which games are failing to hit that mark for you right now?

rapidpuma59 said:Can I stick with the MSI B450 Tomahawk Max or do I need something beefier?
We're getting the RAM too, obviously.

The MSI B450 Tomahawk Max is a solid board. As for CPUs, the AMD Ryzen 5600X—or if you can wait, the AMD Ryzen 5600—are great options for gaming (and everything else). For gaming, they beat the 3700X, period. No question about it. Regarding RAM, usually the cheapest 3200MHz CL16 2x8GB kit is the move, though with these newer Ryzen chips, higher frequencies might matter more than they used to.
Honestly? I’d just wait until the AMD Ryzen 5600 drops, or at least until the price for the AMD Ryzen 5600X settles and it's actually in stock. Then you check the reviews and see which specific motherboard and RAM combo hits the sweet spot.
The AMD Ryzen 5800X is overpriced. The AMD Ryzen 5600X covers a massive range and sits right in the same tier as the Intel Core i7-10700K, which goes for about $1000. If you want something "a bit stronger," you won't go wrong with the AMD Ryzen 5600X. Personally, I'd aim to grab the AMD Ryzen 5600X for under $250-$$867, or just wait for the AMD Ryzen 5600 for around $667.

P.S. It depends on what they're playing. If squeezing out every single last FPS isn't the priority, the 2700X is sitting under $400 now... an 8-core/16-thread processor with a decent stock cooler at that price is a total "steal."
The 2700X will easily last 3-4 years. Even if you upgrade the monitor or the GPU later, in most cases, it won't be a bottleneck.

You can run at 1440p 75Hz if you want. Technically, 1440p at 75Hz puts the same load on the GPU—in terms of pixels rendered per second—as 1080p at 133Hz, so it sits somewhere right around 1080p 144Hz.
As far as the CPU goes, pushing 75Hz is always going to be easier on the processor than trying to hit 144Hz, regardless of what resolution you pick.

Bottom line: the option is there. If you're stepping up to 1440p, you don't necessarily have to force the 144Hz refresh rate.

It’s worth waiting for the 5000 series. Honestly, the Ryzen 5 5600x performs about the same as a Ryzen 5 3700x in multithreaded tasks, but it’s way better for gaming and single-threaded workloads overall.
If you can hold out for a few months, just hang tight until the Ryzen 5 5600 drops in January or whenever. It should be significantly cheaper than the 5600X, and performance-wise, it'll still be much closer to the 5600X than the 3600 was.

Then again, it depends on what you actually need. If you aren't chasing 100+ FPS and still want decent multithreaded power, the 2700X is an option right now—it comes with a solid stock cooler and costs less than $400.

https://www.amazon.com/processors/amd...price-61928851

1440p and 1080p need to hit the same refresh rate. If you're dropping down to 1080p, then a 144Hz monitor actually makes sense for a build like that.
If you opt for 1440p, you might as well stick to 75Hz. Those two setups end up being pretty much the same experience. At 1080p, in heavy AAA titles, your FPS won't be sky-high anyway—you'll probably be hovering closer to a standard 60. On 1440p, you'll just have to dial back the settings a bit to stay above 60FPS. It's basically a wash. It really just comes down to whether you value raw resolution or a higher refresh rate more.

At 1080p, 60-75Hz feels outdated for this kind of rig, especially since 144Hz or 1440p monitors aren't exactly breaking the bank anymore.

What games are you actually planning to play?

It depends...

You swap black for black, matching colors with their exact counterparts—nothing else works. You can pick up individual cartridges since they don't all run out at once; maybe you just need black or just yellow. But if the whole set hits empty, you're stuck replacing them all.

Grab a pack like this and you'll end up with one black cartridge left over. Basically, you have to swap out every single empty ink tank because the printer won't let you print otherwise—even if you’re just trying to run something in black and white. There might be exceptions depending on your specific model, though. I honestly have no idea how else it would drain all those colors at once.

https://www.amazon.com/compatible-ink-cartridge-set

Yeah, but the one with the Intel Core is better for future-proofing intensive games since you're getting 6 cores instead of just 4.

You get a much punchier processor for roughly the same price, but you really need to dig into the screen quality on both models before deciding.

https://www.amazon.com/dell-g15-gaming-laptop/dp/B0C7V8R6L3

If you're looking at a 27", just go with an IPS 1440p. A 25" screen is pretty much a unicorn in the US market.

https://www.amazon.com/monitors?search=...76087%2C994053
If $500 is too steep for 1440p, you need to decide if you want a 27" or a 24" 1080p setup instead. Personally, I think 1080p looks terrible on a 27" panel. You could always just grab two 24" monitors if that works better for your workflow.

Whatever you do, don't buy a curved monitor for office work.

Bryan Taylor6 said:How does Microsoft Excel even look on a curved screen?

A 27" display is way too small for a curved setup, let alone gaming. For work? It’s basically useless, especially if you're handling presentations or any kind of graphic design. I'm running a 32" flat monitor and Microsoft Excel looks perfect on it.

Alexander Moore67 said:https://www.bestbuy.com/site/monitor...m_medium=click
decent monitor for movies and office work

A curved screen at 27" with only 1080p resolution? That's a terrible combo. Honestly, just stick to a 24" flat screen at 1080p, or if you want bigger, go 27" to 32" at 1440p. And keep it flat, don't curve it.

slypuma6 said:Where’s the best place to buy? Where can I find the lowest prices?

Thanks

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ryzen+1600af

Your best bet is ordering online for in-store pickup, but stock levels are constantly shifting.

AMD prices are finally starting to tank ahead of the 5000 series launch.

2600 for $333, 3600X dipping under $500, and the 1600AF is back in stock for $300. 2700X at $400

Alexander Moore67 said:The ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports duo is a solid cooler if you can snag it for $35 in Germany

👍👍

The LC-CC-120 is fine too.

Just take it back...

Either $60, and please, just not some cheap office junk.

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