If You Like It Then You Should Have Put a Ring on It. - Sub $300 Ryzen 5 3600

derkyft on 18/11/2020 - 17:11

"Wait for the next generation", they said
"Prices will go down", they said…

Looking at how the Ryzen 5 3600 is still a solid CPU and there were multiple deals around the $250-$280 mark over the last 6 months, I really should have pulled the trigger when I had the chance.

Now I am CPU-less, and just an unhappy pappy.

I can only hope that there's a good 3600 deal coming soon for Black Friday…

P.S This isn't really a rant, but more of a self-reflection piece to myself(and to anyone who is in a similar situation :P), and a reminder that prices for these things don't drop as soon as new gens come out…

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Comments

  • EightImmortals on 18/11/2020 - 17:32

    I thought Ryzen 5's were only released last week?

  • Heracles26 on 18/11/2020 - 17:47

    How would 3600x pair with a 3080 at 1440p?

    • danielarenaa on 19/11/2020 - 01:16

      Amazingly but the cpu could be a bottleneck for the best gpu available rn. Consider a Ryzen 5 5600x if you want a budget cpu, you’re guaranteed to get better performance

      • Heracles26 on 19/11/2020 - 06:10
        +1

        I already have a build with a 3600x and 2080S. I'd like to get a new GPU and replace it myself (this will be hard enough for me let alone also replacing a CPU haha)

        • Toffcuz on 19/11/2020 - 07:22
          +1

          Changing your gpu will be very easy, can take less than 5 minutes. Where as changing cpu is definitely much more tedious, can take up to an hour!

  • ComputerPC on 18/11/2020 - 17:58

    I am in the same boat. But do not expect too much because the price of 3600 will not drop sub $270 any time soon. Even next year when amd release 5600.

    They said the 5600 will price around $us 220 but who know how much it will be in AU

    Maybe 5600 is the better choice ?

    • derkyft on 18/11/2020 - 20:15

      Maybe, but for tax purposes, I was trying to keep parts under $300, and the 3600 was one of the best sub $300 CPUs out there

      • Munki Kundi on 30/11/2020 - 01:06

        hi derkyft. Out of curiosity….can you explain what do you mean by tax purposes? how does having sub $300 parts matter? Thank you

  • ScottyDont on 18/11/2020 - 18:03

    Yep, still waiting for a 3600/x/xt deal. Used prices are close to new so no luck there either

    • derkyft on 18/11/2020 - 20:14

      Right? and I just can't bring myself to buying a used CPU

    • Toffcuz on 19/11/2020 - 07:16
      +3

      @derkyft I purchased a brand new still sealed and untouched 3600xt for $240 from facebook marketplace with invoice and everything 2 days ago. Have faith my friend! You will find something affordable!

      • derkyft on 19/11/2020 - 08:24

        Thank you my friend

      • ComputerPC on 19/11/2020 - 08:29

        I always have problem with facebook market to find a good deal. It is either gone too quick or price too high.
        How would you know the warranty and such can be tranferable ?

        • Toffcuz on 19/11/2020 - 08:33
          +1

          Yes thats the thing about facebook marketplace. Gotta be very quick with offers or someone else will snatch your bargain haha!

          Its from amazon invoice. I assume it will be transferrable using serial number on the box.
          I did the same with my motherboard, didnt even need receipt for warranty i just used serial number!

          • ComputerPC on 19/11/2020 - 08:57
            +1

            @Toffcuz: Thank you for the advise :) I shall continue the search :D

  • mizx on 18/11/2020 - 18:05

    Surely it will go down during BF/CM.

    If that doesn't drop it, I'd say end of Jan? Around the time of the rumored 5600, which could potentially put price pressure on 3600.

    • derkyft on 18/11/2020 - 20:14

      I hope so…

      I really don't want to start another thread in December saying

      "Surely it will go down during BF/CM" they said
      "If that doesn't drop it, I'd say end of Jan" they said… XD

        • derkyft on 27/11/2020 - 13:09

          Thanks mate! too bad it got ozbargained by the time I got home

          • Jorgonaut on 27/11/2020 - 15:48

            @derkyft: If you have ShopBack 12% off every category from 5-6pm AEDT today @ Amazon AU.
            You could pick up one up sub $300 with that.
            Even better if you have Zip and something to give you Amazon Gift Card discounts to use in purchase (e.g. Suncorp Benefits).

  • TChalla on 18/11/2020 - 19:55

    Just what happens when you wait around for cheaper prices at times. It is what it is.

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