GTX 980 + Ryzen 3600
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omega44-xt
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It won't run because of lack of iGPU in that Ryzen CPU.
omega44-xt
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CPU - Intel i5 10400 - 15.5k
Mobo - MSI H410M Pro-VH - 5.6k (it has M.2 SSD slot)
RAM - 1x16GB DDR4 2666+MHz - 5k*
GPU - Later
SSD - ??
HDD - ??
PSU - Gigabyte P550B 80+ Bronze - 3.5k
Cabinet - Corsair SPEC 05 or other mid tower ATX - 3k
Total - 32.6k
*Get 2666MHz RAM but sometimes higher freq RAM is cheaper. Say a 3000MHz RAM will underclock & run at 2666. Add a 2nd stick in the future when you buy a GPU. The 550W PSU should be fine for upcoming 20-25k GPUs.
Check primeabgb, mdcomputers, theitdepot, vedant computers, onlyssd (online stores as well) for PC parts at a good price, sometimes even amazon.
Mobo - MSI H410M Pro-VH - 5.6k (it has M.2 SSD slot)
RAM - 1x16GB DDR4 2666+MHz - 5k*
GPU - Later
SSD - ??
HDD - ??
PSU - Gigabyte P550B 80+ Bronze - 3.5k
Cabinet - Corsair SPEC 05 or other mid tower ATX - 3k
Total - 32.6k
*Get 2666MHz RAM but sometimes higher freq RAM is cheaper. Say a 3000MHz RAM will underclock & run at 2666. Add a 2nd stick in the future when you buy a GPU. The 550W PSU should be fine for upcoming 20-25k GPUs.
Check primeabgb, mdcomputers, theitdepot, vedant computers, onlyssd (online stores as well) for PC parts at a good price, sometimes even amazon.
quicky008
Technomancer
For rtx 3060,you can consider at least a 600w psu from a reputable brand like corsair.
Instead of ryzen 3100/3500, you can opt for i3 10100f with h410 motherboard, which is not only quite cheap but also widely available unlike amd's offerings. You can upgrade to an i5 cpu later if you want.
Instead of ryzen 3100/3500, you can opt for i3 10100f with h410 motherboard, which is not only quite cheap but also widely available unlike amd's offerings. You can upgrade to an i5 cpu later if you want.
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adityak469
Training To Beat Goku
Is i5 10100 better than R5 3500? I have an extra GT210 in my house which works for now, so don't need to buy a dGPU instantly. SSD and HDD are not needed as I already have them.
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adityak469
Training To Beat Goku
Which would be better? i5/i3 or Ryzen 5 3500?
I heard Ryzen crushed Intel in gaming performance
quicky008
Technomancer
Ryzen 3500 retails for 12-14k at present, its not worth purchasing at this price point.
R5 3600 and i5 10400 are pretty similar in terms of performance, only latest 5th gen ryzen outperforms it but its much more expensive.
My suggestion: get i5 9400f and pair it with a cheap h310 motherboard.
R5 3600 and i5 10400 are pretty similar in terms of performance, only latest 5th gen ryzen outperforms it but its much more expensive.
My suggestion: get i5 9400f and pair it with a cheap h310 motherboard.
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omega44-xt
Gear up ...
Yes, i5 10400 is superior to R5 3500, it is a bit inferior to R5 3600, partially due to lower frequency RAM (2666MHz is supported with B460/H410). Considering R5 3600 is no longer available for 15-16k, the i5 is an easy recommendation for most users (unless you want to upgrade CPU, say to R7 5800X or so after a year or two for cheap. Intel CPUs have high resale value, so not that good of an option).
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adityak469
Training To Beat Goku
I'm getting both R5 3500 and i5 10400 for almost the same price. I've narrowed down on GTX 980 as it's available for 8k. Please suggest which processor would be better for me. (How much will ocing R5 3500 improve performance)?
PS - I'm inclined to buy the R5 3500 because I think oced R5 3500>i5 10400(please correct me if I'm wrong) and also because I get 4 DDR4 RAM slots in the Ryzen build.
SaiyanGoku
kamehameha!!
Don't waste money.
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adityak469
Training To Beat Goku
Brother, at under 10k, what card can I get that will hold up decently? I checked and GTX1060<GTX980 by a small margin that's why I'm going for it.
YouTube videos show GTX 980 holding up pretty well with 60fps on most AAA titles @1080p on high.
Also please help with the CPU dilemma, which would be better?
nac
Aspiring Novelist
10400F is cheaper and better than Ryzen 3500. Looks like next gen Intel CPU will be compatible with current chipset boards. If you need to upgrade your CPU in the future to ~11400/11600/11700..., you can do that without the need of changing your board.
To an average user, I would say don't bother with OC. To overclock, you need better quality components and that costs extra. And there is higher temps, system stability issues etc and not to mention the longevity of your CPU. And finally you will be paying more for higher consumption of electricity, if you add all this up it's not worth it. If you want more performance, spend more and get a better CPU instead of OCing lower performing CPU.
To an average user, I would say don't bother with OC. To overclock, you need better quality components and that costs extra. And there is higher temps, system stability issues etc and not to mention the longevity of your CPU. And finally you will be paying more for higher consumption of electricity, if you add all this up it's not worth it. If you want more performance, spend more and get a better CPU instead of OCing lower performing CPU.
SaiyanGoku
kamehameha!!
That depends on how long you want to keep this config. 980 is 6 years old and EOL. 1650 Super performs close to it. You can get a new one with 5 years warranty from Zotac. Yes it would cost more but you get to keep it for longer than what you might keep the 980 for.
*www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-gtx-980.c2621
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adityak469
Training To Beat Goku
Okay then 10400f it is! Thanks for your help!
I'm planning to use 980 for an year or two, then I'll upgrade to a better card.
SaiyanGoku
kamehameha!!
Then get a used RX 580 or GTX 1060 around 7-8k. Those are still relevant and not overpriced in used market.
skeletor
Chosen of the Omnissiah
i3-10100*.
Yes, Ryzen 5 3500 is slightly better.
And, Intel i5-10400F is slightly better than Ryzen 5 3500.
omega44-xt
Gear up ...
A Ryzen 5000 series 6c/6t part might outperform 6c/12t Intel CPU with OC but a Ryzen 3000 one surely can't. Seriously no point getting R5 3500 or R3 3300X unless you plan to get a better CPU later, like used Ryzen 5000 CPU. You can get 4x RAM sticks by using B460 mobos for Intel, costs 9-10k for decent ones like MSU B460M Pro VDH WiFi.
Also, don't OC on budget parts.
GTX 1060/RX 580 any day because GPUs are prone to fail & GTX 980 is too old at this point. Also, newer games prefer newer architectures. Many games like Rainbow 6 on Vulkan have started showing this for GTX 10xx series vs GTX 16xx.
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adityak469
Training To Beat Goku
GTX 1060 is costing me around 12k
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adityak469
Training To Beat Goku
Okay I'll be going with i5 10400. The GPU is getting lil too costly for me so I'll be going with 980 only for now. Next year I'll upgrade the GPU.
omega44-xt
Gear up ...
GTX 1650S new one costs 14k at times from small brands like Inno3D, PNY, etc. So 12k for used GTX 1060 6GB is too much, ok for a new one with full warranty though. Try to look for RX470/480/570/580 as well.