I'm working with a super tight budget of $200 and planning to buy used parts. I'm considering whether to go for an R5 1600 paired with an RX 580 or if I should step up to an R5 2600 or even an R3 3300. What do you think?
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Honestly, if you're on such a tight budget and gaming is your priority, just grab the 2600. It's way better for price-performance, even if it means some sacrifices on cooling or storage. It’s definitely a solid investment in the long run!
If you're looking for the best gaming experience, I'd suggest you lean towards the R5 2600 with the RX 580. The 1600 might bottleneck the card a bit at 1080p, especially with demanding games. Plus, the 2600 is better for future-proofing due to its more advanced architecture.
So you're saying the 2600 is worth the extra cash for better cooling and storage?
How much of a difference in performance are you seeing between the two?
Just a thought: Why not skip the PC and get a console? They can handle gaming pretty well, and you can still use a tablet for work stuff. It might end up being more cost-effective, especially if you're into indie games.
But is a Ryzen 5 2600 with 16GB RAM and an RX 580 still a bad buy?
You could also consider picking up a decent office PC and just slap a GPU in it. You can run most games at 1080p pretty smoothly that way!
What kind of office PC do you recommend for that setup?
Would you say the R5 3300 is a better deal than the 2600?