Choose between the I3 12100F and the i5 12400F for your needs.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Choose between the I3 12100F and the i5 12400F for your needs.

mirv695
Junior Member

10-08-2023, 03:56 AM

I’m focusing on a basic gaming setup for my first PC. Using an i3 12100f saves me $40 USD. Every dollar matters, but I’m open to upgrading if it truly improves performance. The additional two cores seem justified for 1440p gaming?

mirv695

10-08-2023, 03:56 AM #1

cutie57
Junior Member

10-08-2023, 08:36 AM

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cutie57

10-08-2023, 08:36 AM #2

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_S_C_H_
Junior Member

10-08-2023, 12:01 PM

Which GPU do you recommend? For a 1440p60 target, the i3 model should work well within the budget.

_S_C_H_

10-08-2023, 12:01 PM #3

Which GPU do you recommend? For a 1440p60 target, the i3 model should work well within the budget.

Joao_rpg
Junior Member

10-08-2023, 01:48 PM

RX 6650 XT

Joao_rpg

10-08-2023, 01:48 PM #4

RX 6650 XT

Up2Date
Member

136

10-08-2023, 03:31 PM

Modern systems don’t need quad-core processors anymore, especially for those who assemble their own machines. A hex-core setup usually lasts longer than a quad-core one.

Up2Date

10-08-2023, 03:31 PM #5

Modern systems don’t need quad-core processors anymore, especially for those who assemble their own machines. A hex-core setup usually lasts longer than a quad-core one.