Consider your needs and budget, then pick a CPU that matches your requirements.
Consider your needs and budget, then pick a CPU that matches your requirements.
For gaming and casual streaming, a solid CPU under $1000 is essential. Look for one with strong performance in both gaming and streaming tasks. A mid-range processor like an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 should work well for open-world games and smooth streaming. Make sure it has good thermal management to handle the workload.
Since I'm bored, here's a quick build mock-up of what I consider a well-balanced build using that CPU: PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($327.99 @ Amazon) CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Freezer 33 eSports ONE (Black/Green) CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon) Motherboard: MSI B450 Gaming Plus MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon) Memory: Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg) Storage: HP EX900 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($56.99 @ Amazon) Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 5700 8 GB DD Ultra Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon) Case: Cougar MX330 ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ Amazon) Power Supply: Corsair CX (2017) 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon) Total: $1002.92 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-06 22:45 EST-0500