Which GPU? Which CPU?

[ZZZach167]

I am planning on building a mid range pc for gaming and possibly streaming. Should I go for an RX590 or a 1660 ti? Both of these cards are very similar and I am wondering which you would prefer. Also, should I get the AMD Ryzen  5 2600 or 7 1700? Is the 2600 still good for streaming? I know that the Ryzen 5 2600 is the better choice for strictly gaming.

[NerdBot2021]

I would recommend the 1660ti for its new turing based board. I cant help with the CPU though, as I truly prefer intel.

[Nocte]

The 2600 is good for streaming (unless you want to do very high bitrates).

Between 1660 and 590 I would go with whichever is cheaper.

 

EDIT: Read 1660 instead of 1660 Ti. 1660 Ti > RX 590 = 1660

[PSP.]

Depends on what resolution 1080p,2k,4k ( about gpu )

CPU you choose after you answer what resolution

bc faster gpu like 1080ti will bottleneck with low CPU

1- what resolution you want play ?

can answer you , for the best  gpu + cpu

[ZZZach167]

16 minutes ago, Fahad ALme said:

Depends on what resolution 1080p,2k,4k ( about gpu )

CPU you choose after you answer what resolution

bc faster gpu like 1080ti will bottleneck with low CPU

1- what resolution you want play ?

can answer you , for the best  gpu + cpu

1080p

[Geekiac]

I have also been wondering this as well

 

[PSP.]

1 hour ago, ZZZach167 said:

1080p

2060 is best

can buy any CPU i see ryzen better for my reasons

1- i have dual monitor 1080p ( ryzen best multitasking )

2 - streaming playing ( ryzen best multitasking ) intel with 1080p high usage

3 - can run 2 games same time 60% cpu usage ( multitasking )

4- using photoshop Gimp + use video edting filmora 9 ( normal any cpu can do but have 6 cores minimum )

5 - overlooked cpu with stock cooler 3.8 Max ( for my 1600 )

 

best cpu usage never hit max usage  mine 1600

gen 2 ofc better but if you can wait until gen 3 wow boost 5ghz

if you have 1600 or 2600 or 1700 you can upgrade only buying new cpu gen 3

while intel you have to buy new mobo new cpu if you are lucky ram compatible with mobo not need to buy ram

 

I know the worst English but I think is clear

[PSP.]

1 hour ago, ZZZach167 said:

1080p

[ZZZach167]

47 minutes ago, Fahad ALme said:

2060 is best

I am going for more of a budget

[ZZZach167]

Here is my partpicker list 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor	$164.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard	MSI - B450 Gaming Plus ATX AM4 Motherboard	$104.99 @ Amazon
Memory	G.Skill - Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$89.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Crucial - MX500 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$63.95 @ Newegg
Video Card	MSI - GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB VENTUS XS OC Video Card	$279.99 @ Newegg
Case	NZXT - H500 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case	$76.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	EVGA - 600B 600 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply	$52.67 @ OutletPC
Other	Sceptre E255B-1658A 24.5" 165Hz 144Hz 1ms Gaming LED Monitor 2X HDMI 1x DP(DisplayPort), Metal Black 2019	$198.00 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1051.57
	Mail-in rebates	-$20.00
	Total	$1031.57
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-03-18 12:18 EDT-0400

 

[Billy Pilgrim]

6 hours ago, NerdBot2021 said:

I cant help with the CPU though, as I truly prefer intel.

don't want to start a flamewar here, but is there any reason for this?

[PSP.]

20 hours ago, ZZZach167 said:

Here is my partpicker list 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor	$164.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard	MSI - B450 Gaming Plus ATX AM4 Motherboard	$104.99 @ Amazon
Memory	G.Skill - Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$89.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Crucial - MX500 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$63.95 @ Newegg
Video Card	MSI - GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB VENTUS XS OC Video Card	$279.99 @ Newegg
Case	NZXT - H500 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case	$76.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	EVGA - 600B 600 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply	$52.67 @ OutletPC
Other	Sceptre E255B-1658A 24.5" 165Hz 144Hz 1ms Gaming LED Monitor 2X HDMI 1x DP(DisplayPort), Metal Black 2019	$198.00 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1051.57
	Mail-in rebates	-$20.00
	Total	$1031.57
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-03-18 12:18 EDT-0400

 

are you sure you have picked ram compatible  with MSI - B450 Gaming Plus ATX AM4 Motherboard ?

if you dont know how to check reply me i tell you how

[ZZZach167]

4 minutes ago, Fahad ALme said:

are you sure you have picked ram compatible  with MSI - B450 Gaming Plus ATX AM4 Motherboard ?

if you dont know how to check reply me i tell you how

It says that it is compatible with ddr4 3000 ram

[PSP.]

12 minutes ago, ZZZach167 said:

It says that it is compatible with ddr4 3000 ram

says by who ? here question do like this here

copy and paste mobo name in google

1- at mobo page click support 

2- on left you see ( Compatibility ) click

3 - as your list on pcpicker you have 2600 ( without G ) so click on top Memory by Rx-2x00

now you see all list i like corsair and copy what memory you like example CMK 32G X4 M4A 2400C14 

CMK 

32G  mean 32 GB

M4A mean x4 of ram 8gb total 32G

2400mhz is ram speed

i already saw list CMK16GX4M2B3000C15  is best for you 16gb 3000mhz

CMK16GX4M2B3000C15  

 ( 16gb )

m2 mean x2 of 8gb ram

up to you , you have list choose what you like

you just can paste on amazon or newegg CMK16GX4M2B3000C15 

[NerdBot2021]

On 3/18/2019 at 3:22 PM, Billy Pilgrim said:

don't want to start a flamewar here, but is there any reason for this?

They have better hyperthreading and I like the lga socket over the pga one.

[Billy Pilgrim]

7 hours ago, NerdBot2021 said:

They have better hyperthreading

hmm, I have never heard this before