Looking for CPU suggestions?

Asssure
Member

03-20-2022, 08:38 PM

Consider upgrading to a better CPU for Star Citizen. Your current setup has an i7 770k and RTX 3060 Ti, but you're facing performance limits. A solid performance CPU like an i5-13400 or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D would be ideal for smoother gameplay at a good price.

Asssure

03-20-2022, 08:38 PM #1

MrWalker808
Member

03-21-2022, 07:16 AM

You're referring to the i7-7700K. If that's the case, you'll likely need a new motherboard for an upgrade. The 7700K is the top CPU option for your existing board. Could you share your budget?

MrWalker808

03-21-2022, 07:16 AM #2

You're referring to the i7-7700K. If that's the case, you'll likely need a new motherboard for an upgrade. The 7700K is the top CPU option for your existing board. Could you share your budget?

Stromineur
Member

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03-21-2022, 02:17 PM

I'm aiming to save money while still getting a solid upgrade for my CPU and motherboard. Right now I have an Intel i7 770K, a GTX 3060 Ti with 32GB DDR4 RAM. I understand this isn’t much to work with, so I’m just seeking some tips as I haven’t been keeping up with the CPU scene for a while and don’t know if I missed any good deals.

Stromineur

03-21-2022, 02:17 PM #3

DaMMuiz
Junior Member

03-24-2022, 06:00 PM

I know I'm expecting a mobo upgrade I'm kinda looking around the £300 mark but there is some wiggle room

DaMMuiz

03-24-2022, 06:00 PM #4

I know I'm expecting a mobo upgrade I'm kinda looking around the £300 mark but there is some wiggle room

OFEK1
Member

03-31-2022, 04:11 PM

The best choice depends on your goals. If saving money matters, Intel is a solid option because it supports DDR4 on the latest boards. For the CPU and motherboard, you can rely on those with more experience.

OFEK1

03-31-2022, 04:11 PM #5

Radec92
Junior Member

03-31-2022, 05:22 PM

This performance is impressive; we could easily extend it by another 100GBP, which would represent a significant improvement. From a timing perspective, Raptor Lake delivers strong gains with 3200C16 or 3600C18 chipsets, especially when paired with optimized advanced timings. PCPartPicker's list includes an Intel Core i5-13600KF at 3.5 GHz, a 14-core processor (£277.88 on Amazon UK), and the MSI MAG B660M motherboard with DDR4 micro ATX (£129.99 on Amazon UK). Combined total comes to £407.87, covering shipping, taxes, and available discounts. This data was generated by PCPartPicker on June 7, 2023.