Upgrade tips

[SgtFilthyFrank]

Currently have a x79 system that got a faulty A Dimm slot, so considering upgrading or just getting another x79 platform board. Based off pricing, seems like people are trying to sell boards for $300+ CAD. Just wondering the overall opinion of either buying another x79 or upgrade to ryzen?

 

Current:

ROG x79 formula 

4960x 

12 gb ram 1333 

Vega 64 

All watercooled.

 

The jump would force me to upgrade mobo, cpu, ram, and my cpu waterblock. Estimating 500 for mobo cpu and ram combo. Realistic? 

[Guest]

Well.... I'd think you could get some new AMD hardware going between 300-500 CAD. Don't see why not. 

Anything practical should be a decent performance enhancement. Night and day difference.

Did I talk you into an upgrade yet?

[SgtFilthyFrank]

10 minutes ago, ShrimpBrime said:

Well.... I'd think you could get some new AMD hardware going between 300-500 CAD. Don't see why not. 

Anything practical should be a decent performance enhancement. Night and day difference.

Did I talk you into an upgrade yet?

Well the fact that I'll run DDR4 at high speeds is somewhat tempting too. Just wish people would sell x79 boards for a realistic price. 

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

8 minutes ago, SgtFilthyFrank said:

Well the fact that I'll run DDR4 at high speeds is somewhat tempting too. Just wish people would sell x79 boards for a realistic price. 

X79 is an old enough platform that its not worth putting more money into IMO.

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/N27pgJ

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($174.15 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition 42 CFM CPU Cooler  ($36.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($114.99 @ Best Buy)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory  ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $403.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-22 23:54 EDT-0400

[Guest]

1 minute ago, SgtFilthyFrank said:

Well the fact that I'll run DDR4 at high speeds is somewhat tempting too. Just wish people would sell x79 boards for a realistic price. 

Your prices in Canada are horrible! Newgg.Ca Crazy pricing. Ryzen 5 1400 is 299 dollars!!! WTF? 

[SgtFilthyFrank]

7 hours ago, ShrimpBrime said:

Your prices in Canada are horrible! Newgg.Ca Crazy pricing. Ryzen 5 1400 is 299 dollars!!! WTF? 

Yeah, even a 2700x is like 500 meanwhile they were going for 220 just a couple months ago. My entire budget would be blown just by buying a cpu. 

 

My best bet I think would be searching classifieds or Craigslist in America because even Kijiji and classifieds in Canada have used second gen 2600's going for 300+. At that rate I might as well get a used threadripper.