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No, it's not harmful to your PC.

No, it's not harmful to your PC.

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bella_kittyboo
Member
127
09-06-2021, 06:02 PM
#1
This setup seems reasonable for your current needs. Your budget of 10,850k and pairing it with a 3060 Ti gives you solid performance for gaming, streaming, and a secondary PC. The price difference between 10,700k and 10,850k is only about $150, which is a small trade-off for better specs.
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bella_kittyboo
09-06-2021, 06:02 PM #1

This setup seems reasonable for your current needs. Your budget of 10,850k and pairing it with a 3060 Ti gives you solid performance for gaming, streaming, and a secondary PC. The price difference between 10,700k and 10,850k is only about $150, which is a small trade-off for better specs.

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FikarXD
Member
193
09-28-2021, 03:13 PM
#2
For an additional $30, it becomes the proper option.
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FikarXD
09-28-2021, 03:13 PM #2

For an additional $30, it becomes the proper option.

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MsSHIP
Member
121
09-28-2021, 04:03 PM
#3
I’d also like to see the 10850K at just a $30 higher price. Could you share your exact location and budget? Also, keep in mind that running 1080p at 240Hz might let you use a much more affordable CPU—sometimes even an AMD R5 5600X performs better than a 10900K in competitive games.
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MsSHIP
09-28-2021, 04:03 PM #3

I’d also like to see the 10850K at just a $30 higher price. Could you share your exact location and budget? Also, keep in mind that running 1080p at 240Hz might let you use a much more affordable CPU—sometimes even an AMD R5 5600X performs better than a 10900K in competitive games.

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logester75
Junior Member
10
10-15-2021, 01:15 AM
#4
Streaming and handling multiple tasks at once are key. More cores generally perform better.
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logester75
10-15-2021, 01:15 AM #4

Streaming and handling multiple tasks at once are key. More cores generally perform better.

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dpbigbear10
Member
162
10-15-2021, 10:22 PM
#5
This processor handles multiple tasks well, like opening several browser tabs, playing music apps, and running Discord while gaming. It’s not a heavy job for today’s CPUs. For the 3060Ti, using NVENC helps because most of the rendering stays on the GPU. In short, more cores don’t always mean better performance. The 5600X usually performs just as well in most games and even better in competitive titles, while the 10850K still works fine if you prefer it. Both options suit your needs, helping you avoid unnecessary spending on extra cores you might not need.
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dpbigbear10
10-15-2021, 10:22 PM #5

This processor handles multiple tasks well, like opening several browser tabs, playing music apps, and running Discord while gaming. It’s not a heavy job for today’s CPUs. For the 3060Ti, using NVENC helps because most of the rendering stays on the GPU. In short, more cores don’t always mean better performance. The 5600X usually performs just as well in most games and even better in competitive titles, while the 10850K still works fine if you prefer it. Both options suit your needs, helping you avoid unnecessary spending on extra cores you might not need.

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Adabelle
Senior Member
724
10-22-2021, 01:27 AM
#6
It's unclear how this came about. The Ryzen 5 5600X costs around $400 in my region. It's hard to stick to a budget, so I'm considering a black-and-white theme build. Not sure if I should pick a black or white motherboard, and the GPU isn't performing well right now.
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Adabelle
10-22-2021, 01:27 AM #6

It's unclear how this came about. The Ryzen 5 5600X costs around $400 in my region. It's hard to stick to a budget, so I'm considering a black-and-white theme build. Not sure if I should pick a black or white motherboard, and the GPU isn't performing well right now.

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Darkeos
Senior Member
538
10-22-2021, 02:37 AM
#7
It seems $400 is quite steep for that model. I’d only suggest it if you can find it for $300–320. For instance, I could get a 10850K for €380 now. Personally, I’d prefer the 10850K over the 5600X whenever the latter is pricier.
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Darkeos
10-22-2021, 02:37 AM #7

It seems $400 is quite steep for that model. I’d only suggest it if you can find it for $300–320. For instance, I could get a 10850K for €380 now. Personally, I’d prefer the 10850K over the 5600X whenever the latter is pricier.

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Heat_Signature
Junior Member
18
10-26-2021, 07:34 AM
#8
The choice depends on your needs—Galahad 240mm or Scythe Fuma 2 both have their strengths. Let me know which you prefer!
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Heat_Signature
10-26-2021, 07:34 AM #8

The choice depends on your needs—Galahad 240mm or Scythe Fuma 2 both have their strengths. Let me know which you prefer!

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fiona12
Member
139
10-26-2021, 08:37 AM
#9
Both options work, but I’d lean toward a model with 240 or higher AI performance. Always ready to assist!
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fiona12
10-26-2021, 08:37 AM #9

Both options work, but I’d lean toward a model with 240 or higher AI performance. Always ready to assist!