Should I go with Intel now or wait for AMD Zen

EvilGummyBearXD · Dec 4, 2016

Okay so I've been doing some research and found out that AMD is going to be releasing Zen next year and I'm too sure if I should go ahead and build the PC I want to. I'm wondering if its worth saving up some more money and waiting to see what happens next year, as I wanted to build a gaming pc this year. Here is what I was going to build, https://pcpartpicker.com/user/JoshN235/saved/#view=TyxsYJ

GR1M_ZA · Dec 5, 2016

There are no official benchmarks available for ZEN as yet. IMHO I would wait until it is officially released and benchmarked by reviewers. You can save some more and will then be able to make a more informational decision. And if ZEN is not what is cracked up to be, you will have some extra cash from saving to spend a new build.

Chugalug_ · Dec 5, 2016

Especially with that budget, if you can save up 1k+ over the next two months, you can get much more for your money, and Kaby Lake will be out by then which is already confirmed to perform about 10% better than Skylake.

EvilGummyBearXD · Dec 5, 2016

GR1M_ZA :

Alright I was thinking that, thanks for the feedback!

EvilGummyBearXD · Dec 5, 2016

Chugalug_ :

I assume you're referring to GR1M's response, I was thinking that with my birthday being in March I can get some extra money to spend. When do you think they'll both be released. How much do you think Kaby Lake will be?

Chugalug_ · Dec 5, 2016

Nah, i'm referring to you.

The longer you wait the better, Kaby lake will replace Skylake, so expect to see initially high prices on release before they slowly replace the current gen CPUs.
By March/April it should bee stabilised, and you should be able to get a 1080 with a budget of 1k due to the price drop that will occur after the release of the RX 490 and 1080ti.

EvilGummyBearXD · Dec 5, 2016

Chugalug_ :

Oh how kind?

Yeah, I figured they'd be high priced but how long do you think it'll take for the prices to drop?
Oohh a 1080

and that's very true!
Appreciate the feedback as I want to get the best for my money!

Nine Layer Nige · Dec 5, 2016

I would buy now and enjoy the new kit instead of waiting and waiting and waiting and waiting and waiting

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