Hi,
I have initially posted a similar thread while I was looking to get my dad a refurbished PC and was inquiring about what kind of budget CPU would be a good choice for basic tasks.
After giving the issue some more thought and examining the suggestions from the thread, I have decided to give my dad my current i5 2500k six year old build, and use it as an opportunity to build myself a new rig.
I have started doing some research and was quite surprised that AMD Ryzen is now the recommended choice for PC builders from the price/value standpoint. The Ryzen 5 1500x is not too expensive and it got grreat reviews. I am not a gamer, and if I will decide to play some games, they will probably be non graphic intnsive games which I will play just for nostalgia (GTA, Call of Duty, Max Payne). So I do not need a top of the line CPU.
What I do want to get is a CPU that will be able to perform well for basic multitasking and viewing 4k and HDR movies well into the future. Sort of like the i5 2500k was back in 2012, which still meets my expectations. I am aware that the video card and sufficient RAM play a more important role in that regard, but I view the CPU choice as important nonetheless.
I acknowledge the fact that even a cheaper Intel i3 CPU would meet my needs at the moment, but I am not looking to buy the cheapest CPU possible and would prefer to spend extra to have some security.
I have no particular budget for the CPU, and even though I expect not to spend too much due to my basic requirements ($150-200), I would still prefer to get a CPU that can perform well and will meet my goals for the future.
Would you guys say that the Ryzen 5 1500x is a good choice for my needs? Would getting an Intel i5 CPU prove to be a better choice for non gamers?
Thank you.
I have initially posted a similar thread while I was looking to get my dad a refurbished PC and was inquiring about what kind of budget CPU would be a good choice for basic tasks.
After giving the issue some more thought and examining the suggestions from the thread, I have decided to give my dad my current i5 2500k six year old build, and use it as an opportunity to build myself a new rig.
I have started doing some research and was quite surprised that AMD Ryzen is now the recommended choice for PC builders from the price/value standpoint. The Ryzen 5 1500x is not too expensive and it got grreat reviews. I am not a gamer, and if I will decide to play some games, they will probably be non graphic intnsive games which I will play just for nostalgia (GTA, Call of Duty, Max Payne). So I do not need a top of the line CPU.
What I do want to get is a CPU that will be able to perform well for basic multitasking and viewing 4k and HDR movies well into the future. Sort of like the i5 2500k was back in 2012, which still meets my expectations. I am aware that the video card and sufficient RAM play a more important role in that regard, but I view the CPU choice as important nonetheless.
I acknowledge the fact that even a cheaper Intel i3 CPU would meet my needs at the moment, but I am not looking to buy the cheapest CPU possible and would prefer to spend extra to have some security.
I have no particular budget for the CPU, and even though I expect not to spend too much due to my basic requirements ($150-200), I would still prefer to get a CPU that can perform well and will meet my goals for the future.
Would you guys say that the Ryzen 5 1500x is a good choice for my needs? Would getting an Intel i5 CPU prove to be a better choice for non gamers?
Thank you.