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    [SOLVED] When will I NEED TO upgrade my GPU ?

    My RIG has Ryzen 5 3600 , GTX 1660 6 Gb , 16 GB 3000 mHz dual channel , Corsair cx 550 , Gigabyte B450m Gaming and HDD + SSD storage. Due to current shortage problem, I have to continue using the 1660 but I wanted to know for how long can I keep this GPU before it starts to show its age. I play...
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    [SOLVED] Upgrading r3 1200 need assistance, Indian prices

    Yes 5600x pricing is outrageous, it's going for 36k-40k INR.
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    [SOLVED] Upgrading r3 1200 need assistance, Indian prices

    The seller at Amazon just dropped the price for 3600 down to 15.5k, I pulled the switch. Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
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    [SOLVED] Upgrading r3 1200 need assistance, Indian prices

    Yeah but there isn't any new sku from 5000 series filling the gap for 11k to 15k INR cpu range, that is why I am looking to buy one of these.
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    [SOLVED] Upgrading r3 1200 need assistance, Indian prices

    Delivery from Chinese e commerce sites are being delayed near NCR. I am not buying second hand products, because I don't have time to negotiate, call, catch up with sellers..... If the 3600 does not offer any generational features which I could benefit from, only the performance improvement...
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    [SOLVED] Upgrading r3 1200 need assistance, Indian prices

    I know of the performance gains of 3600 over previous generations, whether its worth the extra premium over 2600 is what I need advise on. I don't want to spend more money on CPU/GPU in next 2-3 years atleast and considering even 5000 series Ryzen is also out for some time now, is 2600 at 11.5k...
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    [SOLVED] Upgrading r3 1200 need assistance, Indian prices

    I was worried of generational features and stuff, as 2600 is old now. 3300x is usually unavailable, when in store it costs close to 15k INR.
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    [SOLVED] Upgrading r3 1200 need assistance, Indian prices

    Hi all, I am upgrading my old r3 1200, I have a B450 Mobo from gigabyte, 16 GB (2*8gb) ram 3k mhz and a GTX 1660. All on 550 watt corsair power supply. PC is used for 2 major things, Photoshop and Playing Games(All sorts from AAA like RDR to esports like cs/valorant). I am buying from...
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    Question Problem with my power supply please advise!

    Hi, Giving an update. Yesterday I kept my PC turned off for ~12 hours (PSU Switch off), then started the PSU and the LEDs and fans didn't start, I turned on the PC and everything ran normally. After 8-10 hours of use I turned the PC off and the fans and LEDs also turned off normally, so I didn't...
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    Question Problem with my power supply please advise!

    1) Again due to lockdown, all services are closed, I have moved into a new house which was under construction, so everything is stalled. Although I have bought a UPS which should solve most surge issues. 2) Checked all connections multiple times, no abnormal connections. 3) Sure 4) Don't have...
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    Question Problem with my power supply please advise!

    I had a Antec NE650 Semi modular power supply which died on me, probably due no earthing in my house. It was running a Ryzen 3 processor and a GTX 1660 (No OC). In this lockdown duration I had to wait 1.5 months to get a new Corsair CX 550 watt PSU and A Equipment protecting UPS, but the Corsair...
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    Question Will summer sale be a good time to upgrade ny 4 year old system?

    When exactly is black friday sale scheduled in india?
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    Question Will summer sale be a good time to upgrade ny 4 year old system?

    Yes, currently setting my new system up. Gonna OC to 3.7 ghz on stock cooler. Couple of months later will get a new gpu (navi?) And another vengeance stick. Would be a pretty sweet midrange setup.
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    Question Will summer sale be a good time to upgrade ny 4 year old system?

    Vengeance LPX 3000 mhz 8 GB from corsair, easy upgrade to 16 GB in dual channel mode in near future. Still waiting for the motherboard to arrive.
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    Question Will summer sale be a good time to upgrade ny 4 year old system?

    My 300 cools my fx chip better than my friends 212 cools his fx chip. Maybe his chip has some different issue. Still my 300 should be better than stealth in my opinion.