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AMD Zen 2 (Ryzen 3000) - *** NO COMPETITOR HINTING ***
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I might want to go for a 3700x myself, that's double the cores of my 5820k and higher clocks and IPC. Still not sure yet though.
If this all pans out, then even the low and mid tier are simply awesome. Interested to see what the prices will be because that would be the only barrier to me deciding to move on from a 1600. Right now, seems like a no-brainer to jump to an 8/16 or 12/24 beasty.
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This is my intention, I really don't want to be switching out the MoBo too. Is it too early to tell if there's a big advantage to upgrading the MoBo?
It will be interesting which chip has the highest all core speeds (I'll get to throwing ACT around eventually as our new friend potatoears likes it 
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If the 3700X with a max boost of 5.0 takes it... I see that being the chip of choice for an AWFUL lot of people. 12c/24t with a higher ST, cheaper and less power vs 16c/32t and slower/pricier will be a no brainer. It only gets interesting if that 3850x reappears with 5.1.
X570 eventually, with PCIe4 & better VRM's is an equally safe "need" I think for most.
).If the 3700X with a max boost of 5.0 takes it... I see that being the chip of choice for an AWFUL lot of people. 12c/24t with a higher ST, cheaper and less power vs 16c/32t and slower/pricier will be a no brainer. It only gets interesting if that 3850x reappears with 5.1.
X570 eventually, with PCIe4 & better VRM's is an equally safe "need" I think for most.
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What do people think of DDR5 coming this year or next year, for better speeds to come along i suppose we'll be looking at 6 months or so after it comes out.. so will many people still jump to Zen 2 for upgrades along with DDR4 or rather wait for 5?
We’ll likely see it mid-late 2020. Cross that bridge when we get there tbh.
The server and data center ends of the market may well start seeing it late 2020. We as consumers will be waiting at least another 2 years after that.
I'd expect us to be using DDR5 with AMD's next socket circa 2021 and server market end 2020.
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Based on current 2700x pricing, that's a pipe dream for a launch price IMO
The 8 core one is plenty, that's the 3600, hell even the 6 core one is enough.
Navi best not be a long wait aftwerwards, it must be a common upgrade path for people considering a refresh of their setup. Now all I need is for LG to release a 27" nano-IPS panel.
I understood FPS was affected greatly if you go less than 3000MHz, so dependant on price go for 3000 or 3200 MHzDoes anyone have any good links with RAM info for Ryzen? Whats best/ideal?
I've looked online and it seems like a mess of info due to mixed reports from when Ryzen was first introduced.
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Does anyone have any good links with RAM info for Ryzen? Whats best/ideal?
I've looked online and it seems like a mess of info due to mixed reports from when Ryzen was first introduced.
Basically anything using Samsung b-die IC's is best for performance and compatibility from everything I've read and seen. Anything beyond 3200mhz is laws of diminishing returns apparently, although I get a pretty decent boost in benchmarks going to 3466mhz (which the 8pack RAM runs easily, it's 3200mhz but apparently will do 4500mhz). Think anything beyond 3200 on Zen+ is basically luck of the draw with regards to the IMC on whatever chip you have.