R5 or R7

[Tran]

For gaming maybe stream, should I get 1600 or 1700 non OC since I don't know how to OC, If I do OC do I have to run stress test at all or can I just copy a setting from Youtube that worked for people right away if I go into the BIOS without any stress test. 

[minibois]

1700 has two more cores, 4 more threads. Depends hugely on the games being played it's worth it. I would personally go for the 1700 (which I am actually personally getting soon), but it's up to you if your budget allows for it.

 

Not all CPU's are created equally, they are made from silicon, which they can't 100% control in the factory, meaning some chips might just overclock better than others. This means some YouTuber might get whatever overclock at whatever settings, but your CPU might be able to do better! Or not.. Hard to say.

I would say check what other people are getting in terms of OC and base yours on that, but stress testing is very important! You're not gonna know if your OC is 100% stable, without testing it first.

 

Stress testing is required to avoid getting crashes from a too high OC (or too low voltage).

[dr lyo]

If its in your budget then go for the 1700, its also the cpu I am looking to upgrade to from my 8320. Overclocking it isn't too hard nowadays just make sure you have a motherboard which allows it. You will have to run stress tests in order to make sure its stable.

[kalnick]

1600 and the 1700 are good cpus,

if your gaming first streaming second 1600 would work fine.

If production work is priority then the 1700 is best way to go.

If budget is not an issue then get the 1700 just for the extra cores and threads

Either way they both overclock well

 

[Tran]

11 minutes ago, dr lyo said:

If its in your budget then go for the 1700, its also the cpu I am looking to upgrade to from my 8320. Overclocking it isn't too hard nowadays just make sure you have a motherboard which allows it. You will have to run stress tests in order to make sure its stable.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3p8V8K my current build so far, what do you think I should do 

[Ordinarily_Greater]

5 minutes ago, kalnick said:

1600 and the 1700 are good cpus,

if your gaming first streaming second 1600 would work fine.

If production work is priority then the 1700 is best way to go.

If budget is not an issue then get the 1700 just for the extra cores and threads

Either way they both overclock well

 

I agree with this statement, one statement that you do not need to choose or pick a better cooler because the stock is able to get you in 60c area while 3.8GHz 1.38V?

[Tran]

 

6 minutes ago, kalnick said:

1600 and the 1700 are good cpus,

if your gaming first streaming second 1600 would work fine.

If production work is priority then the 1700 is best way to go.

If budget is not an issue then get the 1700 just for the extra cores and threads

Either way they both overclock well

 

What do you think I should do looking at my build https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3p8V8K

[Tran]

Just now, Ordinarily_Greater said:

I agree with this statement, one statement that you do not need to choose or pick a better cooler because the stock is able to get you in 60c area while 3.8GHz 1.38V?

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3p8V8K my build so far should I got with r5 or r7 

[Ordinarily_Greater]

Just now, Tran said:

 

What do you think I should do looking at my build https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3p8V8K

Remove the cooler, or keep the cooler and get Ryzen 7 1700X

 

also get my recommended PSU SeaSonic G 550W

[dr lyo]

1 minute ago, Tran said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3p8V8K my current build so far, what do you think I should do 

Its a good build, I'd personally go for 3000mhz RAM to get the most out of the Ryzen. Other than that I'd say its good.

[Tran]

2 minutes ago, Ordinarily_Greater said:

Remove the cooler, or keep the cooler and get Ryzen 7 1700X

 

also get my recommended PSU SeaSonic G 550W

I was actually going with that PSU for awhile untill someone told me it wasnt good 

[Tran]

6 minutes ago, dr lyo said:

Its a good build, I'd personally go for 3000mhz RAM to get the most out of the Ryzen. Other than that I'd say its good.

These RAM price are so damn high, should I go R5 and 3000mhz ram

[dr lyo]

Just now, Tran said:

These RAM price are so damn high, should I got R5 and 3000mhz ram

They are sometimes. The 1600 is still a good chip and the 1700 isn't really needed unless you are doing video editing often or something of the sort. Even then the 1600 should still handle it.

[Tran]

2 minutes ago, dr lyo said:

They are sometimes. The 1600 is still a good chip and the 1700 isn't really needed unless you are doing video editing often or something of the sort. Even then the 1600 should still handle it.

I'm kinda leaning towards 1600 with 3000 RAM, and OC it in the future. Do you know a good video on how to OC a 1600? But also is the 1600 worthy enough for future proof?

[Ordinarily_Greater]

5 minutes ago, Tran said:

I was actually going with that PSU for awhile untill someone told me it wasnt good 

What?

tell him this video

 

[dr lyo]

Just now, Ordinarily_Greater said:

-Snip

Probably had a bad experience with it and tells everyone to avoid it now. 

[dr lyo]

2 minutes ago, Tran said:

I'm kinda leaning towards 1600 with 3000 RAM, and OC it in the future. Do you know a good video on how to OC a 1600? 

What motherboard are you looking at using?

[Ordinarily_Greater]

2 minutes ago, dr lyo said:

Probably had a bad experience with it and tells everyone to avoid it now. 

Then i guess that one people that does not recommend it does not affect the reviews in PC Part Picker...

 

it should not be that bad, and it has 5 years warranty! 

[Tran]

8 minutes ago, dr lyo said:

What motherboard are you looking at using?

PC mate B350

[Tran]

6 minutes ago, Ordinarily_Greater said:

Then i guess that one people that does not recommend it does not affect the reviews in PC Part Picker...

 

it should not be that bad, and it has 5 years warranty! 

What is the difference from semi and full 

[dr lyo]

 

7 minutes ago, Tran said:

PC mate B350

I have seen may people achieve 3.8ghz with ease so this video should help. Also includes a good note on not to mess with the fan profiles in the bios since with that MSI board it causes major issues

[Tran]

7 minutes ago, dr lyo said:

 

I have seen may people achieve 3.8ghz with ease so this video should help. Also includes a good note on not to mess with the fan profiles in the bios since with that MSI board it causes major issues

I heard that PC mate and tomahawk have the same BIOS is this correct?

[dr lyo]

4 minutes ago, Tran said:

I heard that PC mate and tomahawk have the same BIOS is this correct?

To my knowledge, yes. Although I have not used the tomahawk board and haven't read much about it so I may be wrong.

[Ordinarily_Greater]

47 minutes ago, Tran said:

What is the difference from semi and full 

The fully modular means that you can unplug all of the cables that is included (separated from PSU but in one box)

 

the semi modular means all of the cables which you do not need (or lets just say some of the cables) are unpluggable, but the SeaSonic G gives you a combination of which cables do most people need

[Salacious B Crum]

2 hours ago, Tran said:

For gaming maybe stream, should I get 1600 or 1700 non OC since I don't know how to OC, If I do OC do I have to run stress test at all or can I just copy a setting from Youtube that worked for people right away if I go into the BIOS without any stress test. 

Some bios have preset overclocks that make it easy for newbies you'll get a little more bang for your buck without having to learn how to overclock and in the future if you decide you want to learn your halfway there, B350 and X370 chipsets both overclock oh and go R7 more cores more options in the future