What new Ryzen cpu (ones coming out soon) should I get to match GTX970

[Computing_Now]

What would you recommend to get to match the gtx970 I got recently.

Which of the new coming out soon Ryzen cpu's will give the best value and performance.

Which would be the most future proof for gaming.

 

[RCFProd]

The most future proof is typically the best RYZEN CPU available, which is 8 cores 16 threads.

Best value is the 4 core 8 threads Ryzen 5 1400, most likely. 160-170 dollars will be the price. Most gamers really don't need more I think.

 

[Computing_Now]

Ok thanks, one other question though maybe I should make a new thread is.

How will the power usage compare with the old 1155 i5 2500 I was using.

For example how do these new ryzen cpus, graphics cards like the 970 and new motherboards do when you are just web browsing for example. Are you still burning a lot of power?

 

[RCFProd]

No, you won't be using much power at all. RYZEN uses a lot less power and runs at a lower temperatures than most of Intel's current processor offerings.

 

[Computing_Now]

Ok sounds cool.

Does that depend on having a very new psu?
If I use an older Antec TP-650 or another psu from 2011 type era will that mean the efficiency won't be the same?

 

[RCFProd]

It's not related to each other. The CPU and GPU will use the same amount of power regardless of which power supply is used with it.

All the power supply does is provide the power the CPU and GPU the power they need. This does not vary.

 

[Computing_Now]

Ok thanks because I don't want to throw out my old psu or case when I upgrade.

So I assume the atx motherboard mounting hasn't changed since 2011.


Also last time I rushed to get a new series of cpu as soon as it came out (sandy bridge) and ended up with a buggy motherboard with a faulty sata controller, there was a recall but it was too much effort to take everything out and send it back so I kept it but later accidentally flashed it with the wrong bios trying to fix it when it was unfixable for that particular issue.
Anyway, how long should I wait just in case there could be any issue with any new motherboards or cpus with these new ones coming out soon?