Best CPU Upgrade for Ryzen 5 3600 on AM4?
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GamerNerd101
Hey everyone! I'm looking to upgrade my Ryzen 5 3600, mostly for gaming and Lightroom. I've found some second-hand options on eBay, with prices around £200 for CPUs like the 5700X3D, 5800, and 5900/50. I'm running a B550i motherboard, 32GB of RAM, and a 3070 (which I might also upgrade soon). I game on an ultrawide 1440p monitor. What would be the best choice for a performance boost?
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What do you prioritize more, gaming or Lightroom? If gaming is your main focus, that's good to keep in mind when choosing your CPU!
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You could consider going for the Ryzen 9 5900X. I found it brand new on Amazon for about $230, which might be around £220 for you in the UK. It could be worth it to buy new for the warranty and performance benefits instead of second-hand!
GamerNerd101: That's a solid point! I hadn't thought about the warranty. I’ll definitely look into getting a new one!
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GamerNerd101: Yeah, gaming is definitely the priority for me. I use my MacBook M1 for Lightroom mostly, but I still want the PC version for backup.