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[AndriesM]

Just now, PCGuy_5960 said:

If the editing software that you use can take advantage of multiple GPUs, then the 3x480s may be better

The plan is 2way CF and i will render at night, so its not a problem if its a bit slower. Then you just need a silent case

[AndriesM]

1 minute ago, PCGuy_5960 said:

You can add more 1070s in the future

Just run them without link? Thats not possible isn't it?

[PCGuy_5960]

Just now, AndriesM said:

Then you just need a silent case

Fractal Design Define R5

[PCGuy_5960]

Just now, AndriesM said:

Just run them without link? Thats not possible isn't it?

It is, you won't get higher FPS in games, but you will get better rendering times.

[AndriesM]

4 minutes ago, PCGuy_5960 said:

It is, you won't get higher FPS in games, but you will get better rendering times.

I might get a quadro k4000 from my dad's business. Else i have to borrow it

EDIT: I think I'll have to borrow it, so i can use it when i need it, So if i need to render, I can get it

[PCGuy_5960]

1 minute ago, AndriesM said:

I might get a quadro k4000 from my dad's business. Else i have to borrow it

IMO, you should wait for Ryzen 5, to see how well it performs and then make a decision. 

[AndriesM]

1 minute ago, PCGuy_5960 said:

IMO, you should wait for Ryzen 5, to see how well it performs and then make a decision. 

https://www.google.nl/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjZ4N3avI3TAhWM3SwKHdxtAowQqUMIHDAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwccftech.com%2Famd-ryzen-5-1600-review-leak%2F&usg=AFQjCNEEvqnAkdmoujlQ2TawcadKz202bg&sig2=n3FqvR_q_cxKMW-_PMzd9Q&bvm=bv.151426398,d.bGg

[AndriesM]

But im

4 minutes ago, PCGuy_5960 said:

wait for Ryzen 5

Im waiting for VEGA and RX580 officially. It could be worth is, could be not

[AndriesM]

I think the R5 6-cores will do great

[tom_w141]

1 hour ago, AndriesM said:

I think the R5 6-cores will do great

Seeing as all ryzen chips are the same with cores disabled. You can see simulated ryzen 5 performance from Linus and from Hardware unboxed. For example the 6 core is the 8 core with 2 cores disabled, the 4 is 4 cores disabled etc...

 

GPUS:

If you can wait for vega that's probably wise (I didn't mention because its a few months away and most people want to build at the time of posting)

 

500 series... Well we will have to wait and see but as its the same architecture it has been tipped that its just the 400 series + ~10% which isn't worth waiting for imo.

 

EDIT: I also think that just like the R7 is phenomenal value in the 8 core space, the R5 will be amazing value in the 6 core space. Truly exciting times and good to finally move out of the mainstream quad core rut that we have been stuck in due to lack of innovation/competition in recent years.

[AndriesM]

Just now, tom_w141 said:

500 series... Well we will have to wait and see but as its the same architecture it has been tipped that its just the 400 series + ~10% which isn't worth waiting for imo.

IK but still. Might have better performance

[PCGuy_5960]

1 hour ago, AndriesM said:

I think the R5 6-cores will do great

TBH, I think that Ryzen 6 cores are a better buy than the 8 cores

They do lack 2 cores, but they costs less than $250! Price/performance ratios will be off the charts with Ryzen 5!

[tom_w141]

Just now, PCGuy_5960 said:

TBH, I think that Ryzen 6 cores are a better buy than the 8 cores

They do lack 2 cores, but they costs less than $250! Price/performance ratios will be off the charts with Ryzen 5!

The 1700 is £299 now so its ~£25 per core between the 6 and 8 core models. Pretty good value imo

[PCGuy_5960]

2 minutes ago, tom_w141 said:

500 series... Well we will have to wait and see but as its the same architecture it has been tipped that its just the 400 series + ~10% which isn't worth waiting for imo.

The base clock of the 580 is the same as a heavily overclocked 480, so an overclocked 580 may be 15-20% better than a stock 480!

[tom_w141]

1 minute ago, PCGuy_5960 said:

The base clock of the 580 is the same as a heavily overclocked 480, so an overclocked 580 may be 15-20% better than a stock 480!

Wait and see I guess  personally i'm more excited about vega. Though I hope its not too good *looks at his g-sync monitor*

[PCGuy_5960]

1 minute ago, tom_w141 said:

Wait and see I guess  personally i'm more excited about vega. Though I hope its not too good *looks at his g-sync monitor*

If you have a g-sync monitor just get a 1080, they cost just $500 right now! I am going to get one myself (hopefully this week). 

(Now I have to upgrade my 1080p 60Hz monitor )

[PCGuy_5960]

4 minutes ago, tom_w141 said:

The 1700 is £299 now so its ~£25 per core between the 6 and 8 core models. Pretty good value imo

Yes, but the closest CPU in terms of price is the i5-7600K. And if I had to choose between an i5 and a Ryzen CPU, I would get Ryzen. It has identical performance in games and performs much better in mutithreaded workloads.

[tom_w141]

5 minutes ago, PCGuy_5960 said:

If you have a g-sync monitor just get a 1080, they cost just $500 right now! I am going to get one myself (hopefully this week). 

(Now I have to upgrade my 1080p 60Hz monitor )

Yeah I could buy the 1080 right now or the 1080Ti in May. Leaning toward the ti tbh. 1080 isn't enough of an upgrade from my 1070. 1070 will go to my gf (the home of all hand me downs :p)

 

EDIT: due to g-sync monitor there is literally no point in waiting for vega for me, apart from maybe more competitive pricing

[PCGuy_5960]

1 minute ago, tom_w141 said:

Yeah I could buy the 1080 right now or the 1080Ti in May. Leaning toward the ti tbh. 1080 isn't enough of an upgrade from my 1070. 1070 will go to my gf (the home of all hand me downs :p)

If you have a 1070, just get a second 1070 and call it a day  Performance will be identical to a 1080 Ti!

[tom_w141]

Just now, PCGuy_5960 said:

If you have a 1070, just get a second 1070 and call it a day  Performance will be identical to a 1080 Ti!

gf needs an upgrade though. Upgrading her keeps her off my machine

[AndriesM]

15 hours ago, tom_w141 said:

Upgrading her keeps her off my machine

Just 230+ the case and make sure to have a steel exterior, that'll keep her off 

[AndriesM]

23 hours ago, PCGuy_5960 said:

TBH, I think that Ryzen 6 cores are a better buy than the 8 cores

They do lack 2 cores, but they costs less than $250! Price/performance ratios will be off the charts with Ryzen 5!

Less than 250? Are you sure? BEST BUY EVER!!! Im gonna do that. BTW whats the difference between X370 and B350 chipset?

[tom_w141]

1 hour ago, AndriesM said:

Less than 250? Are you sure? BEST BUY EVER!!! Im gonna do that. BTW whats the difference between X370 and B350 chipset?

Ryzen 5 1600 is expected ~ £230, right now a 1700 is £299. So go for what appeals to you. Tbh I think the ~£70 is worth it but the entire ryzen series seems to be great value. Although not the 1600X, 1700X and 1800X imo as they can easily be replicated with 1600 and 1700 overclocks.

 

Main differences:

 

X370 supports crossfire/sli

X370 can change the BCLK to have a deeper level of tweaking.

 

Both can overclock.

[AndriesM]

1 minute ago, tom_w141 said:

Ryzen 5 1600 is expected ~ £230, right now a 1700 is £299.

Don't know about R5 1600(X) in Holland, but the 1700 is 350 EUR! That's a little expensive

[PCGuy_5960]

1 hour ago, AndriesM said:

Less than 250? Are you sure? 

Yep $230 MSRP

1 hour ago, AndriesM said:

BEST BUY EVER!!!

EXACTLY

1 hour ago, AndriesM said:

Im gonna do that.