5600x / 5700x for purely gaming

[Zeebedy]

Hey guys,

still undecided on my complete build. If its for basic computing and solely gaming otherwise, will the 5600 hold out for a few years, or is it worth the extra £100 or so for the 8 core Ryzen?

 

[welshrat]

5700X, I know others will say a 5600X is fine but the extra cores will count in the next few years. I remember the same argument about 4 cores. Why take the risk.

 

[Zefan]

It really doesn't matter if you're missing a couple of cores for the moment. You can simply change that later, when you actually need it. It would be different if we were talking about an entire platform decision but it's one part. Wouldn't you rather buy what serves you right now, and then get a 5800x3d (maybe reaching a bit but you get my drift...) in a couple of years for the price the 5700x is now?

 

[Zeebedy]

Thanks guys. Still torn.

 

[mickyflinn]

Thanks guys. Still torn.

Totally agree with @Zefan

Put the diffrence into a better Gpu

 

[Zeebedy]

Totally agree with @Zefan

Put the diffrence into a better Gpu

yeah, was leaning towards this more I think guys!

found a good deal on a new 6700 xt, so think I will go down the route with 5600 and 6700xt.

 

[mickyflinn]

yeah, was leaning towards this more I think guys!

found a good deal on a new 6700 xt, so think I will go down the route with 5600 and 6700xt.

Wise move.

Make sure you get a b550 motherboard not a b450 so you get pcie4 and doesn't need a bios update to take a 5600.

Which motherboard you looking at ?

 

[Zeebedy]

Wise move.

Make sure you get a b550 motherboard not a b450 so you get pcie4 and doesn't need a bios update to take a 5600.

Which motherboard you looking at ?

I was looking at https://www.overclockers.co.uk/gigabyte-b550-gaming-x-v2-amd-am4-b550-atx-motherboard-mb-594-gi.html

would that be feasible Micky?

 

[mickyflinn]

I was looking at https://www.overclockers.co.uk/gigabyte-b550-gaming-x-v2-amd-am4-b550-atx-motherboard-mb-594-gi.html

would that be feasible Micky?

Yes that's fine but for an extra £10 you can get this which has better power delivery, vrm heatsinks and on board audio, which Is worth it imo.

Compare the 2 and see what you think
But depends on prices.

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[Zeebedy]

Yes that's fine but for an extra £10 you can get this which has better power delivery, vrm heatsinks and on board audio, which Is worth it imo.

Compare the 2 and see what you think
But depends on prices.

Gigabyte B550 AORUS Elite V2 (AMD AM4) B550 ATX Motherboard

Order Gigabyte B550 AORUS Elite V2 (AMD AM4) B550 ATX Motherboard now online and benefit from fast delivery.

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thank you!

off topic a bit. But for that cpu and GPU, what psu wattage would you suggest? I’m assuming that 80+ gold is definitely the way to go?

 

[mickyflinn]

thank you!

off topic a bit. But for that cpu and GPU, what psu wattage would you suggest? I’m assuming that 80+ gold is definitely the way to go?

650w will be fine but the higher the better as that will allow you expansion for a more powerful gpu in the future, budget permitting.

Gold rated, 7 to 10 years warranty will almost gaurantee quality over budget units.

 

[Darujhistan]

thank you!

off topic a bit. But for that cpu and GPU, what psu wattage would you suggest? I’m assuming that 80+ gold is definitely the way to go?

Sad times but they way things are going with GPU (and CPU to some extent) power requirements I wouldn't build new with less than 850W now, same criteria, GOLD plus, 7 years plus warranty - plenty of options.

Make sure you shop around...

 

[MatteRB26]

I'd echo the 5600X. The CPU is far more likely to last longer than a GPU if you have to skimp on one. Investing in the GPU now will work out better in the long run