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Selecting a new CPU

Selecting a new CPU

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DerSchnurrbart
Member
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05-22-2021, 05:47 AM
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You're gearing up to upgrade your i5-6500 for gaming. You'll be diving into titles like CoD Warzone, CS:GO, Valorant, League of Legends, Rocket League, and some AAA games such as Witcher 3 or newer releases. You're considering streaming occasionally and plan to run at 1080p with a 144Hz monitor. You're eyeing a GPU around the 3070 range and are thinking about CPU options like i7-10700K, i9-10900F, or i5-11600K. Looking for recommendations on which CPU would best suit your gaming needs.
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DerSchnurrbart
05-22-2021, 05:47 AM #1

You're gearing up to upgrade your i5-6500 for gaming. You'll be diving into titles like CoD Warzone, CS:GO, Valorant, League of Legends, Rocket League, and some AAA games such as Witcher 3 or newer releases. You're considering streaming occasionally and plan to run at 1080p with a 144Hz monitor. You're eyeing a GPU around the 3070 range and are thinking about CPU options like i7-10700K, i9-10900F, or i5-11600K. Looking for recommendations on which CPU would best suit your gaming needs.

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LaniBooster
Senior Member
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05-22-2021, 09:37 AM
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For gaming and streaming, a 3700X or 3800X paired with a B550 motherboard offers good value. You can achieve full XMP support regardless of your RAM choice. If you prefer Intel, the i7-10700K provides strong performance for both tasks and works well with the 3070. Note that newer Intel boards (Z490, Z590) are pricier than AMD B550 options. Consider saving by choosing AMD and investing in RAM, storage, or power supply instead.
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LaniBooster
05-22-2021, 09:37 AM #2

For gaming and streaming, a 3700X or 3800X paired with a B550 motherboard offers good value. You can achieve full XMP support regardless of your RAM choice. If you prefer Intel, the i7-10700K provides strong performance for both tasks and works well with the 3070. Note that newer Intel boards (Z490, Z590) are pricier than AMD B550 options. Consider saving by choosing AMD and investing in RAM, storage, or power supply instead.