Use: Gaming @ 1080P (upgrade to 1440P later)
GPU: RX 5600 XT
MOBO: B450M
Overclocking: No
I'm currently deciding between Ryzen 5 2600 vs 3600 (or X, since same price at the moment). For my current needs (1080P gaming), the 2600 seems to be more than enough to support the 5600XT. However, my plan is to update my GPU in 2/3 years (but not super high-end GPUs, probably around $300 to $400), but I'd like to do so without the need to update my MOBO and CPU. What I regret from my first build (1050ti + Ryzen 3 1300x) is that I went with a cheaper CPU, and now that I'm upgrading 3 years later, I'm forced to upgrade every part (CPU, GPU, MOBO etc.)
I understand that many say one should never build their PC for "future-proof" but I was wondering if the 2600 would be enough to support future mid-end GPUs, or if the $100 additional investment is worth today to get the 3600 or 3600x (again same price)? Or would it just better to buy the 2600 for now and just upgrade all the parts in 2/3 years?
GPU: RX 5600 XT
MOBO: B450M
Overclocking: No
I'm currently deciding between Ryzen 5 2600 vs 3600 (or X, since same price at the moment). For my current needs (1080P gaming), the 2600 seems to be more than enough to support the 5600XT. However, my plan is to update my GPU in 2/3 years (but not super high-end GPUs, probably around $300 to $400), but I'd like to do so without the need to update my MOBO and CPU. What I regret from my first build (1050ti + Ryzen 3 1300x) is that I went with a cheaper CPU, and now that I'm upgrading 3 years later, I'm forced to upgrade every part (CPU, GPU, MOBO etc.)
I understand that many say one should never build their PC for "future-proof" but I was wondering if the 2600 would be enough to support future mid-end GPUs, or if the $100 additional investment is worth today to get the 3600 or 3600x (again same price)? Or would it just better to buy the 2600 for now and just upgrade all the parts in 2/3 years?