I'm upgrading my 2013 PC. My budget only allows for the i5 9400F or Ryzen 7 2700 (not X). The Intel has lots better single core performance, but since I've been using Intel for 20 years, I want to get an AMD for a change.
My primary use is heavy browsing with lots of tabs open, some video editing at 1080p, and gaming (not too demanding ones but the adventure ones like Tomb Raider, AC, Elder Scrolls).
Now I checked out the Ryzen 5 3600 which is much newer technology and has higher single core speeds, but costs (India's currency equivalent) of $50 more (14000 INR Vs 17500 INR). I can extend my budget only IF it's worth the perfomance gain in my scenario.
I won't be overclocking but I want the build to be future proof like my previous one, not being unusable for some 6-8 years.
I have another question. I have an Antec A30 cooler lying around. Will it be better than AMD stock cooler? What about VRM cooling because the Antec will not cool VRMs by design. Do the VRM need any cooling at all if I have two 120mm fans in the cabinet?
My primary use is heavy browsing with lots of tabs open, some video editing at 1080p, and gaming (not too demanding ones but the adventure ones like Tomb Raider, AC, Elder Scrolls).
Now I checked out the Ryzen 5 3600 which is much newer technology and has higher single core speeds, but costs (India's currency equivalent) of $50 more (14000 INR Vs 17500 INR). I can extend my budget only IF it's worth the perfomance gain in my scenario.
I won't be overclocking but I want the build to be future proof like my previous one, not being unusable for some 6-8 years.
I have another question. I have an Antec A30 cooler lying around. Will it be better than AMD stock cooler? What about VRM cooling because the Antec will not cool VRMs by design. Do the VRM need any cooling at all if I have two 120mm fans in the cabinet?