Consider your needs and budget, then choose a CPU that matches your requirements.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Consider your needs and budget, then choose a CPU that matches your requirements.

Tavado
Senior Member

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01-02-2021, 01:48 AM

Consider your needs carefully. For gaming, you need a CPU that can keep up with a 3080 Ti at 1440p 144Hz. Your current i5-6600K struggles in this scenario. If you plan to upgrade to a Ryzen 7 3700X next year, make sure your CPU supports it smoothly. The Ryzen 5 3600 is a solid choice now but may lag later. An i9-9900K offers the best performance but at a higher price. Choose based on budget and future plans.

Tavado

01-02-2021, 01:48 AM #1

PGVortex
Member

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01-05-2021, 09:43 PM

If you can afford the i9 9900K, go for it now or wait until Intel introduces a 10nm process next year. The R7 3700X doesn’t fit your needs because it performs similarly to the R5 3600 and you want something durable and up-to-date with NVIDIA’s latest technology.

PGVortex

01-05-2021, 09:43 PM #2

Icy_Oreo
Junior Member

01-15-2021, 06:16 AM

Thanks! It looks like you're considering the i9 since your i5 is having trouble.

Icy_Oreo

01-15-2021, 06:16 AM #3

Thanks! It looks like you're considering the i9 since your i5 is having trouble.