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06-19-2025, 09:54 AM
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You're aiming for a budget CPU around $300, focusing on gaming and video editing needs.
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06-19-2025, 09:54 AM #1

You're aiming for a budget CPU around $300, focusing on gaming and video editing needs.

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06-19-2025, 10:35 AM
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I'm working on various tasks including gaming, video editing, programming, and using Photoshop.
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06-19-2025, 10:35 AM #2

I'm working on various tasks including gaming, video editing, programming, and using Photoshop.

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06-30-2025, 09:51 AM
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I also realized I should focus mainly on gaming and video editing.
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06-30-2025, 09:51 AM #3

I also realized I should focus mainly on gaming and video editing.

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07-07-2025, 04:51 AM
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In this scenario, for a brand-new setup I suggest the i5 12600K or 12600KF. The main distinction is that the KF doesn’t include integrated graphics and costs $20 less. If you plan to use Adobe software or other editing tools, they gain advantage from Intel QuickSync, letting the program work alongside the system’s graphics card for certain tasks—making the 12600K a better choice for just $20 more. However, if your motherboard is AM4, the 5700X makes sense as an upgrade for around $300. Most boards now support the 5000 series Ryzen, so you could upgrade without rebuilding an entire system if you already have a Ryzen 3 1300X or similar.
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07-07-2025, 04:51 AM #4

In this scenario, for a brand-new setup I suggest the i5 12600K or 12600KF. The main distinction is that the KF doesn’t include integrated graphics and costs $20 less. If you plan to use Adobe software or other editing tools, they gain advantage from Intel QuickSync, letting the program work alongside the system’s graphics card for certain tasks—making the 12600K a better choice for just $20 more. However, if your motherboard is AM4, the 5700X makes sense as an upgrade for around $300. Most boards now support the 5000 series Ryzen, so you could upgrade without rebuilding an entire system if you already have a Ryzen 3 1300X or similar.

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