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Sailor Steve · 05-13-19, 10:38 PM

I would go with what you have and see if it works. Right now NewEgg has the Ryzen 7 1700x for $189. Or $495. Or anywhere in between. The problem is that the FX-6300 uses the AM3 socket whereas all the Ryzen series use the AM4 socket, which means buying a new motherboard as well.

The system you have is free, because you already own it. That said, the system requirement I saw is the FX-8120 vs your FX-6300.

On the other hand if you do choose to upgrade you have five months to get ready.

Beyond all that, I don't know much more about it. I myself have a Ryzen 5 2600, which is more than enough for my meager needs.

05-13-19, 10:38 PM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I would go with what you have and see if it works. Right now NewEgg has the Ryzen 7 1700x for $189. Or $495. Or anywhere in between. The problem is that the FX-6300 uses the AM3 socket whereas all the Ryzen series use the AM4 socket, which means buying a new motherboard as well. The system you have is free, because you already own it. That said, the system requirement I saw is the FX-8120 vs your FX-6300. On the other hand if you do choose to upgrade you have five months to get ready. Beyond all that, I don't know much more about it. I myself have a Ryzen 5 2600, which is more than enough for my meager needs. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo