Wait for Ryzen MoBo or get an Intel now?

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I'm building this for computing power not really gaming.  I have written programs which can utilize parallel processing (and can envision writing more).  So the three CPUs I'm looking at are 1) Kaby Lake quad-core, 2) Broadwell-E 6-core (10-core is too expensive for me), and 3) Ryzen 8-core.  Here is my current build:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pW4xNN

Ryzen 1700X
x370 (I think I only need B350)
16 GB 2666 MHz
M.2 PCIe x4 SSD

I'm also wondering if I should go with this mid-range GPU.  I do have some programs written with Java3D which uses hardware acceleration.  Would the better graphics card give a benefit there (over a cheap, bare bones, one)?

I'm kind of leaning towards this GPU since I think it would provide an adequate gaming PC if I decide to go that route.  It almost seems like I'm wasting money if I don't make that switch.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

AMD botched the release with the lack of information they gave vendors.

http://www.legitreviews.com/one-motherboard-maker-explains-why-amd-am4-boards-are-missing_192470

I would also use nowinstock.net to find a motherboard.

http://www.nowinstock.net/computers/motherboards/gigabyte/

I would also ask this very question on PCPARTPICKER.com, in their forums. For Adobe and Javascript the 7700k is still a better choice. Ryzen is the best for other things like encoding.

A 6gb GTX 1060 would be a very good choice if you need CUDA. The 1050ti really lacks for gaming.

Spock (rhp) · Answer

reviews for Ryzen are strong for multi-threaded apps but not so for most gaming where Kaby Lake is still the leader.

mid range gpus are not for serious gaming ... seems to me you have some decisions to make {the Broadwell-E 6 core is probably out unless Intel drops price soon}

William · Answer

Get at an absolute minimum a GTX 1050 Ti. It's only $30 more than that 750 Ti, it's several years newer, and it's a LOT faster: http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-1050-Ti-vs-Nvidia-GTX-750-Ti/3649vs2187

Intel is better than Ryzen when comparing the same specs (like a 1700X vs a 6900K), but Ryzen is a lot cheaper. The Intel equivalent to the CPU on your list is around $1000. For just the CPU. The motherboard will be around $200 minimum too.

? · Answer

you have all that power and then fit yourself with a low end GPU?  Dont do it. If you're aiming for a gaming computer, get a gpu with at least 4mb of VRAM. It will secure you for games now and whats coming out in the next years to come. You cant even play battlefield 1 on a 2gb GPU.
a good graphics card benefits a lot. Video editing and rendering, 3D creation, Playing HD movies, Gaming, Programming that involves Graphics and design like Web creation or game greation..  In my opinion a GPU should be the part where people should not go cheap for. People might say otherwise but i think its the most important part because the better it is the more capabilities you will have.

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Wait for Ryzen MoBo or get an Intel now?

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