Amazon has for Prime Members: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7GHz Unlocked Desktop Processor w/ Wraith Stealth Cooler (Model 100-100000065BOX) for $133.08. Shipping is free.
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Amazon has for Prime Members: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7GHz Unlocked Desktop Processor w/ Wraith Stealth Cooler (Model 100-100000065BOX) for $133.08. Shipping is free.
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How would this work for a TrueNAS server that also run's plex/pihole/ a few other VMs?
It would work great for everything but plex. I have a similar setup on a 3rd gen i7 that usually stays below 20% when I'm using it actively.
For Plex, you're probably 2 transcoding streams max with just the CPU. You'll want PlexPass and a dedicated video card. Many people run 8th gen or newer (I think) Intel CPUs if they're transcoding to avoid needing to install a video card in their NAS. Alternatively, I suppose you could do transcoding on the end user devices somehow.
Is this a worthwhile upgrade from my "Ryzen 5 2600"? I'm thinking not as it has the same amount of cores.
It's going to depend on the game/underlying tech in the engine. Games like RDR2 will see maybe a 10-15% uplift with the same GPU because they rely heavily on a powerful GPU, but some games like GTA5 and God of War will see pretty massive increases due to their reliance on CPU power and feature sets. But yeah, if you can swing it, I would go with the 5700x for 180 that would offer 4 more threads and a higher peak core speed.
Also, if you just want to set it and forget it for the next 3-4 years, the 5800X3D for $277 is going to be your last stop for the AM4 platform and it's a beast.
Is this a worthwhile upgrade from my "Ryzen 5 2600"? I'm thinking not as it has the same amount of cores.
Without any further context... It depends.
For normal remote work applications, your 2600 is fine.
If you are a gamer, it would be a very nice upgrade and worthwhile in my eyes.
What do you do with your pc? Holding on to your "older" hardware is absolutely fine as long as it works for you.
Without any further context... It depends.
For normal remote work applications, your 2600 is fine.
If you are a gamer, it would be a very nice upgrade and worthwhile in my eyes.
What do you do with your pc? Holding on to your "older" hardware is absolutely fine as long as it works for you.
Mainly gaming, but it's been a while since I have used it because I got a steam deck last year. I just bought the RX 6700 XT deal and am thinking of upgrading this cpu as well.
It's going to depend on the game/underlying tech in the engine. Games like RDR2 will see maybe a 10-15% uplift with the same GPU because they rely heavily on a powerful GPU, but some games like GTA5 and God of War will see pretty massive increases due to their reliance on CPU power and feature sets. But yeah, if you can swing it, I would go with the 5700x for 180 that would offer 4 more threads and a higher peak core speed.
Also, if you just want to set it and forget it for the next 3-4 years, the 5800X3D for $277 is going to be your last stop for the AM4 platform and it's a beast.
Nice, thank you for this information. It would be nice to maximize this AM4 board, with my next upgrade in the future being a new platform. I'll hold off on this cpu and look into the 5800X3D.
Mainly gaming, but it's been a while since I have used it because I got a steam deck last year. I just bought the RX 6700 XT deal and am thinking of upgrading this cpu as well.
The difference would be immense between 2600 and 5600x with a 6700xt. Like up to 40% in some games or even more.
Is this a worthwhile upgrade from my "Ryzen 5 2600"? I'm thinking not as it has the same amount of cores.
I've done this upgrade in a buddys pc for him and he got a huge fps boost in call of duty games on 1440p and 1080p with a 2070 super. That's all I tested, though.
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For Plex, you're probably 2 transcoding streams max with just the CPU. You'll want PlexPass and a dedicated video card. Many people run 8th gen or newer (I think) Intel CPUs if they're transcoding to avoid needing to install a video card in their NAS. Alternatively, I suppose you could do transcoding on the end user devices somehow.
Also, if you just want to set it and forget it for the next 3-4 years, the 5800X3D for $277 is going to be your last stop for the AM4 platform and it's a beast.
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For normal remote work applications, your 2600 is fine.
If you are a gamer, it would be a very nice upgrade and worthwhile in my eyes.
What do you do with your pc? Holding on to your "older" hardware is absolutely fine as long as it works for you.
For normal remote work applications, your 2600 is fine.
If you are a gamer, it would be a very nice upgrade and worthwhile in my eyes.
What do you do with your pc? Holding on to your "older" hardware is absolutely fine as long as it works for you.
Also, if you just want to set it and forget it for the next 3-4 years, the 5800X3D for $277 is going to be your last stop for the AM4 platform and it's a beast.
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