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System Name | Widow |
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Processor | Ryzen 7600x |
Motherboard | AsRock B650 HDVM.2 |
Cooling | CPU : Corsair Hydro XC7 }{ GPU: EK FC 1080 via Magicool 360 III PRO > Photon 170 (D5) |
Memory | 32GB Gskill Flare X5 |
Video Card(s) | GTX 1080 TI |
Storage | Samsung 9series NVM 2TB and Rust |
Display(s) | Predator X34P/Tempest X270OC @ 120hz / LG W3000h |
Case | Fractal Define S [Antec Skeleton hanging in hall of fame] |
Audio Device(s) | Asus Xonar Xense with AKG K612 cans on Monacor SA-100 |
Power Supply | Seasonic X-850 |
Mouse | Razer Naga 2014 |
Software | Windows 11 Pro |
Benchmark Scores | FFXIV ARR Benchmark 12,883 on i7 2600k 15,098 on AM5 7600x |
I want to move a friend from his old AMD platform over to Intel. I suggested he go out and get a used setup like mine (CPU/MOB/RAM), at least as a starting point to get his feet wet. I can help him more particularly because I know the ins and outs of my system.
However some of the prices for i7/i5 2600ks and socket 1155 boards are kinda ridiculous. It makes me consider having him go Ivybridge instead, or maybe even Haswell for just a bit more cash.
Though I remember reading an article that there are inherent benefits to the newer chips of course, but that for day to day use and some gaming, the Ivybridge/Haswell were kind of a step backwards.
What's a good reference point to get him started on post Nehalem generation Intel platform without breaking the bank - used kit is acceptable.
However some of the prices for i7/i5 2600ks and socket 1155 boards are kinda ridiculous. It makes me consider having him go Ivybridge instead, or maybe even Haswell for just a bit more cash.
Though I remember reading an article that there are inherent benefits to the newer chips of course, but that for day to day use and some gaming, the Ivybridge/Haswell were kind of a step backwards.
What's a good reference point to get him started on post Nehalem generation Intel platform without breaking the bank - used kit is acceptable.