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Are you asking about an upgrade?

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N0PE1337
Junior Member
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11-05-2020, 05:53 AM
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Hello! I’m setting up a new CPU, board, RAM, NVMe drive, and power supply. Here are my intended specs: I7-10700k with MSI Z490-A PRO G.Skill Ripjaws 16 x 3200MHz (possibly a) A200 250GB Kingston Seasonic Focus GX 750W. I already have a GTX 1060 with 6GB RAM, but I’m wondering if this new build would be too much or cause a bottleneck for the GPU. If not, I’d prefer a 10600k processor as my backup plan. Thanks!
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N0PE1337
11-05-2020, 05:53 AM #1

Hello! I’m setting up a new CPU, board, RAM, NVMe drive, and power supply. Here are my intended specs: I7-10700k with MSI Z490-A PRO G.Skill Ripjaws 16 x 3200MHz (possibly a) A200 250GB Kingston Seasonic Focus GX 750W. I already have a GTX 1060 with 6GB RAM, but I’m wondering if this new build would be too much or cause a bottleneck for the GPU. If not, I’d prefer a 10600k processor as my backup plan. Thanks!

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titowulk
Member
156
11-05-2020, 06:36 AM
#2
You're thinking about using the PC for something else if you had the chance. I'd go all out with the 1060 and set up a completely new setup.
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titowulk
11-05-2020, 06:36 AM #2

You're thinking about using the PC for something else if you had the chance. I'd go all out with the 1060 and set up a completely new setup.

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fluffypuppy576
Member
126
11-05-2020, 07:46 AM
#3
No clear benefit exists in merely enhancing the GPU without addressing other system components or software needs.
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fluffypuppy576
11-05-2020, 07:46 AM #3

No clear benefit exists in merely enhancing the GPU without addressing other system components or software needs.

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Texas1047
Posting Freak
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11-07-2020, 06:46 AM
#4
What is your budget? Do you have a current build in mind? What are the requirements? For the 1060, it might be too much—GPU could become a bottleneck.
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Texas1047
11-07-2020, 06:46 AM #4

What is your budget? Do you have a current build in mind? What are the requirements? For the 1060, it might be too much—GPU could become a bottleneck.

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pedro_tkf
Senior Member
643
11-12-2020, 07:52 PM
#5
For gaming purposes only, not for streaming. Right now I can’t spend more than $1,500 on a new setup with a GPU. I might get a new GPU later. My current rig uses an i5-4460, an Asus B85M-G motherboard, and 16GB DDR3 RAM. That’s why I’m planning to build something new, hoping it will last 5 to 10 years. My budget for this upgrade is just $1,000 or less.
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pedro_tkf
11-12-2020, 07:52 PM #5

For gaming purposes only, not for streaming. Right now I can’t spend more than $1,500 on a new setup with a GPU. I might get a new GPU later. My current rig uses an i5-4460, an Asus B85M-G motherboard, and 16GB DDR3 RAM. That’s why I’m planning to build something new, hoping it will last 5 to 10 years. My budget for this upgrade is just $1,000 or less.

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abeniman
Junior Member
15
11-13-2020, 03:26 AM
#6
I believe a 220$ CPU (R5 3600 or wait for R5 5600 in Q1 2021) paired with around 110-120$ storage, a 100$ RAM (32Gigs), a 110$ motherboard, a case around 80$, a PSU, and plugging in the 1060 would work. I’d appreciate input from more thoughtful individuals.
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abeniman
11-13-2020, 03:26 AM #6

I believe a 220$ CPU (R5 3600 or wait for R5 5600 in Q1 2021) paired with around 110-120$ storage, a 100$ RAM (32Gigs), a 110$ motherboard, a case around 80$, a PSU, and plugging in the 1060 would work. I’d appreciate input from more thoughtful individuals.

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GamenMetLeviNL
Senior Member
638
11-13-2020, 04:23 AM
#7
That’s a solid idea but I’m leaning toward Intel right now. It’s not about disliking AMD, but I need something that lasts longer for gaming. I know AMD can do it too, but I still prefer Intel’s performance. Thanks!
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GamenMetLeviNL
11-13-2020, 04:23 AM #7

That’s a solid idea but I’m leaning toward Intel right now. It’s not about disliking AMD, but I need something that lasts longer for gaming. I know AMD can do it too, but I still prefer Intel’s performance. Thanks!

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SGTdu110
Junior Member
23
11-13-2020, 08:46 AM
#8
It seems you're hesitant about switching. AMD's CPU is performing well now, matching Intel closely. The 5600 and 5700X models are especially strong for budget users, offering great gaming performance and good value. You can't ignore that.
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SGTdu110
11-13-2020, 08:46 AM #8

It seems you're hesitant about switching. AMD's CPU is performing well now, matching Intel closely. The 5600 and 5700X models are especially strong for budget users, offering great gaming performance and good value. You can't ignore that.