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23:34 04/21/2025

kcase

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Hello, I'm currently using i5 6600 (non K) with GTX 1080, that I've bought almost a year ago. I've been pretty happy with this build, but in some big AAA games like AC Odyssey, GTA V, BF5, there was slight bottleneck. It wasn't groundbreaking or something like that, but at some CPU intensive moments it was pretty irritating. And with new generation of games coming, I've been thinking about upgrading CPU. There were few choices, but the most eye-catching was AMD Ryzen 5 3600X which in my opinion is pretty good in performance and price (about 200 dollars). But the problem is, that my motherboard is ASUS B250M-PLUS, which is pretty old and doesn't support the newer CPUs, so the only way to properly upgrade CPU is to upgrade MBD too. So I've started checking for those and most popular that popped up were MSI B450 Tomahawk Max and Asus ROG Strix B450-F. My questions would be, if it's worth upgrading CPU to 3600X, and which MBD would be better? And overall is it worth to upgrade those thing at all at the moment?

#2

08/06/2025

Anonymous32020331

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Hi, Your i5-6600 + GTX 1080 setup is solid, but that CPU can bottleneck in newer, CPU-heavy games. The Ryzen 5 3600X is a great upgrade for both performance and multitasking, especially with modern games and background software.

Since your current motherboard doesn't support Ryzen, the MSI B450 Tomahawk Max is a better pick over the Strix B450-F it has stronger power delivery and better future upgrade support.

Overall, the upgrade is worth it if you're looking for smoother gameplay and better performance in today's demanding games and applications.

#3

08/06/2025

Anonymous32020331

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Edited by Anonymous32020331 on 08/06/2025 06:56

#4

10/02/2025

Anonymous32049467

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A bottleneck calculator helps identify which component in your PC—CPU, GPU, or RAM—may be limiting overall system performance. By comparing hardware specifications, the bottleneck calculator provides insights into whether upgrading a single part can boost efficiency. This tool is especially useful for gamers and professionals who want to optimize their setups without unnecessary expenses.

#5

01/23/2026

Anonymous32102439

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When doing a CPU upgrade, I like to run a quick benchmark before and after just to see the real impact. Something simple like Cinebench R15 gives a good snapshot of multi-core performance, and you can also find useful benchmark info at https://cine-bench.com/.