[SOLVED] Should upgrade cpu now or wait ryzen 3rd gen ?

[nico.carrizoo]

I am close to graduate my self from structural engiiner and i want to upgrade my computer but im not sure what should i do. ( i want a pc for gaming and also for working )

My actual rig:


CPU Intel i5 7400 (stock cooler)

Mobo Asus strigs b250f

Memory G.Skill TridentZ RGB 4133mhz 16gb (2x8) (I know my setup doesn't support that high frequency but, just bought it at a really good Price thinking on the upgrade)

GPU zotac gtx 1060 6gb amp!

Monitor Gamer Acer Predator Xb24

Power suplied cooler master g750m 80+ bronze

Kingstone ssd UV400 120gb

Wd 1tb sata3 hhd 7200 rpm

All of this is inside of a coolermaster k380


I was thinking on keep the memory (just bought it), pówer supply, the ssd, hdd and the graphics card (gpu for now)




Proyect rig:


CPU Ryzen 2600x (pair with Fractal Design Celsius S36)

Mobo MSI X470 GAMING PRO CARBON

All inside of a fractal design meshify c tg



The thing is i've been watching a lot of videos about the CES 2019 and i dont know if i should go ahead with this parts or, hang on with the cpu and mobo until ryzen 3rd gen arrives. Just for you to make your self an idea of the differences in prices here in chile, a ryzen 2600x in amazon prices around 199- 229 us, while here in chile it prices around 281,37- 395,10. If i buy everything from amazon yeah i will save some money but the troubles with the warranty and stuff if a pain in the ass cause i gotta send it back to USA bla bla bla.

so… ¿what should i do?

 

[ron2456]

I would say wait for Ryzen 3xxx. The cpu you have is good enough. You also maybe won't need to buy ram, not sure if they would run at 4133 or if you need to downclock them.

 

[gasaraki]

If you want to wait 6 months...

Also what do you think Ryzen 3xxx will get you? Are you getting the highest end Ryzen 3xxx? Obviously not cause your current plan is a 2600X. So why not get a 2700X now and it will be equal to whatever lower end Ryzen 3xxx will be out.

 

[nico.carrizoo]

If you want to wait 6 months...

Also what do you think Ryzen 3xxx will get you? Are you getting the highest end Ryzen 3xxx? Obviously not cause your current plan is a 2600X. So why not get a 2700X now and it will be equal to whatever lower end Ryzen 3xxx will be out.

yeah 2700x could be worth too but, about 3rd gen i was thinking in the ryzen 3600x or even the 3700x

 

[nico.carrizoo]

I would say wait for Ryzen 3xxx. The cpu you have is good enough. You also maybe won't need to buy ram, not sure if they would run at 4133 or if you need to downclock them.

I already got the ram, a pc store here was selling them at the same price than 3000 mhz ones were sell

 

[King_V]

I wouldn't upgrade at all yet - I don't think your current system is falling short in any way, is it?

Maybe if the work you do as a structural engineer requires a lot of threading/parallelization?

 

[jitendrad]

If you are planning to buy a ryzen 5 2600x thenb i will suggest you to wait untill the ryzen 3 gen series comes out.