cpu problems

[PunDaddy]

Budget (including currency): $250 us

Country: US

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: 4k gaming

Other details (existing parts lists, whether any peripherals are needed, what you're upgrading from, when you're going to buy, what resolution and refresh rate you want to play at, etc): 

I'm trying to figure out what cpu to run in my new gaming rig. I beat the gpu lottery and snagged an rtx 3070, but now I dont want to bottleneck it too hard. I've been trying to get an amd 3600, but cant find stock that isn't overpriced anywhere. I'm debating on going with a newest gen mobo and getting a 2600, so I can upgrade later. Prices should be similar. Thoughts?

[Semper]

Assuming you're running a board that can handle a 3600, both Amazon and Newegg have 3600x's within your budget.

https://www.newegg.com/amd-ryzen-5-3600x/p/N82E16819113568

 

https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Ryzen-3600XT-12-threads-processor/dp/B089WC4VWF/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=3600x&qid=1605264338&sr=8-2

 

Neither are at their lowest price point history, but both are below retail.

[PunDaddy]

a 3600 is usually cheaper, and I can just overclock it up to equal terms. hence looking for a 3600 to save $30. I also hopefully scored a ryzen 3600 for $202 after tax and shipping. the website was a bit janky, so I'll report if I got hosed XD

[PunDaddy]

The janky website is functioning rather well, but ironically feels janky still. XD as of right now they have shipping for USPS ( my preferred carrier service). I'm pleasantly surprised by this company I will report back on how the packaging is, and whether or not it is still warrantied by  AMD