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CPU for gaming and engineering tasks

CPU for gaming and engineering tasks

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Willaem
Member
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10-27-2018, 06:05 AM
#1
Hello, I'm starting to assemble a new PC for the first time and need advice on choosing a CPU. I'm looking for one that handles gaming and engineering tasks, so I want something suitable for both. I prefer AMD or Intel and am open to spending up to 700USD, ideally between 500 and 600USD. Thanks a lot! (Sorry for the unclear English, it's not my native language.)
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Willaem
10-27-2018, 06:05 AM #1

Hello, I'm starting to assemble a new PC for the first time and need advice on choosing a CPU. I'm looking for one that handles gaming and engineering tasks, so I want something suitable for both. I prefer AMD or Intel and am open to spending up to 700USD, ideally between 500 and 600USD. Thanks a lot! (Sorry for the unclear English, it's not my native language.)

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Coolpius
Member
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10-27-2018, 06:32 AM
#2
You're aiming for a CPU under $700. What's your overall budget for the PC, including motherboard, cooler, RAM, and power supply? It's usually easier to plan the whole build together rather than splitting costs. Have you already allocated funds for other parts?
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Coolpius
10-27-2018, 06:32 AM #2

You're aiming for a CPU under $700. What's your overall budget for the PC, including motherboard, cooler, RAM, and power supply? It's usually easier to plan the whole build together rather than splitting costs. Have you already allocated funds for other parts?

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Moosecrafts
Junior Member
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10-27-2018, 09:43 AM
#3
I'm starting from zero and planning a budget of about 2000USD. The construction will begin after the CPU is installed as the initial reference point.
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Moosecrafts
10-27-2018, 09:43 AM #3

I'm starting from zero and planning a budget of about 2000USD. The construction will begin after the CPU is installed as the initial reference point.

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xSneik
Member
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10-27-2018, 11:40 AM
#4
I would also like it to be future-proof, including DDR5 compatibility.
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xSneik
10-27-2018, 11:40 AM #4

I would also like it to be future-proof, including DDR5 compatibility.

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Ikarus_ORG
Member
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10-27-2018, 03:27 PM
#5
You're aiming for a budget PC instead of one tailored to your requirements. That means you're likely overspending $2000 when you could have allocated $1000 for a machine that meets your needs.
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Ikarus_ORG
10-27-2018, 03:27 PM #5

You're aiming for a budget PC instead of one tailored to your requirements. That means you're likely overspending $2000 when you could have allocated $1000 for a machine that meets your needs.

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TxCommand
Member
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10-29-2018, 05:52 AM
#6
Thank you for clarifying. I conveyed my requirements correctly in the original message, and I understand 2000USD as the expected PC cost given my experience. Please share any builds you have, and I’ll be happy to help.
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TxCommand
10-29-2018, 05:52 AM #6

Thank you for clarifying. I conveyed my requirements correctly in the original message, and I understand 2000USD as the expected PC cost given my experience. Please share any builds you have, and I’ll be happy to help.