Hey everyone! I'm currently using an FX 8350 CPU paired with an RX 580 GPU. I'm considering an upgrade to either the Ryzen 5 3600, i5-14400f, or Ryzen 5 5600. I'm not looking to change my GPU anytime soon due to budget constraints, so I'm really hoping to get some solid advice on which CPU would be the best fit for my needs. Just a bit of context: I mainly play esports games like League of Legends and Valorant, as well as World of Warcraft, all on a 180Hz monitor at 1080p. I do have an Xbox for AAA games. Any insights would be really appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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Why choose a R5 5600 when the R5 9600 is just a little more? The 9600X is priced around $199, while the 5600 is about $120 and the 5600X is around $150. If you're not super tight on cash, the 9600X seems like the better deal!
Honestly, the i5-14400F outperforms the Ryzen 5 3600 in pretty much every aspect, so it might be worth considering as well!
For Windows 11, you'll want at least a Ryzen 7 on AM4 to keep everything running smoothly. Make sure to future-proof yourself!
Wow, you're still on an FX chip? I used to have an FX 6350 myself! Good times, but yeah, switching to something newer will definitely help!
You might want to consider an AM5 motherboard if your budget allows; that way, you could go for a Ryzen 7600 or newer. Otherwise, the AM4 platform still holds up well, and the Ryzen 5700 is often priced similarly to the 5600X. It's really about what suits your needs better!
If you can find the Ryzen 7 5700X3D, that's a solid pick! It's a great option if you can stretch your budget a bit!
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