Is Ryzen 3 worth the wait?

[*Chazz]

So I am not a heavy gamer by any stretch. I am planning on building a rig currently with a Ryzen 2600 in it ( I actually already have it, its sitting in its box in my room). I am aiming for light gaming, with a bit of future proofing, along with being able to edit some 1080p video, and to engineering work loads such as solid works. Currently I have a gtx1050 which fits my needs perfectly.

 

I have questioned whether it was worth getting the 2600 though, as Ryzen 3 is coming out May of next year? It's apparently going to be pretty good. I have considered getting a 2200 (or 1200, 2400g is not worth it when 2600 is same price) , and using that to hold me over. The big picture though suggests otherwise however. For my work load the only thing that really justifies 12 threads is video editing. A 4 core would likely keep me quiet happy with gaming, engineering work, and maybe even my level of video editing. But I certainly don't want move to another rock to live under. (I have been using a lap top i-3337u). So what do you guys think?

 

1.Save $60 for now, flip the processor later if I am itching for more performance and a better release is available?

 

or

 

I have found the best processor for me at this time to keep me happy for the coming years. I have done enough research just chill and enjoy it.

 

Thanks guys.

[corrado33]

Jesus is this like the 4th thread in the last 3 days with this exact title? 

 

Here's the last thread that it was discussed.Updated a full 20 hours ago.

 

 

[DrMacintosh]

It would be foolish to not wait.....

[Fasauceome]

Get a high quality X470 motherboard that has some good features like high speed USB and such, and use the 2600. When you need more cores, maybe you'll have saved up and there will be more Ryzen for you to choose from. 

8 minutes ago, *Chazz said:

with a bit of future proofing

If only

[Beowulff83]

you could always build now with a 200ge and decide on a cpu when the 3000 series is released

[dizmo]

There's always something better around the corner. With that mentality you'll be waiting forever.
On top of that all we have are rumors, nothing solid. So. I wouldn't wait, I'd just use what you have. It's not like you'll be saving thousands of dollars here, we're talking about at most a couple of hundred.

[leo1798]

Just use the 2600, what kind of question is this?

[dgsddfgdfhgs]

26 minutes ago, *Chazz said:

So I am not a heavy gamer by any stretch. I am planning on building a rig currently with a Ryzen 2600 in it ( I actually already have it, its sitting in its box in my room)

so use it, whats the deal?

[*Chazz]

3 hours ago, corrado33 said:

Jesus is this like the 4th thread in the last 3 days with this exact title? 

 

Here's the last thread that it was discussed.Updated a full 20 hours ago.

 

 

Sorry mate, I'll make sure browse around next time a bit more.

[*Chazz]

3 hours ago, dizmo said:

There's always something better around the corner. With that mentality you'll be waiting forever.
On top of that all we have are rumors, nothing solid. So. I wouldn't wait, I'd just use what you have. It's not like you'll be saving thousands of dollars here, we're talking about at most a couple of hundred.

Yah, Just chasing my tail around the bush really. 

[*Chazz]

2 hours ago, dgsddfgdfhgs said:

so use it, whats the deal?

Just seeing if there are any serious points I haven't considered is all. Its easy to make an uniformed decision.