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What kind of PC should I assemble at this moment?

What kind of PC should I assemble at this moment?

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_imGosu
Member
65
08-20-2021, 02:50 PM
#1
DDR5 is too expensive for me, so I prefer DDR4. Since I mostly play simulation games, which usually run on lower-end CPUs, what CPU would you suggest?
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_imGosu
08-20-2021, 02:50 PM #1

DDR5 is too expensive for me, so I prefer DDR4. Since I mostly play simulation games, which usually run on lower-end CPUs, what CPU would you suggest?

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cookiedough909
Posting Freak
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08-21-2021, 02:29 AM
#2
Start here: *How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice* How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice First off, respect where respect is due - this is an adaptation of the Animal's *How To Ask For New Build Advice* Sticky. I created this because there's a lot of posts nowadays asking for upgrade advice both on here and on the CPU forums, and I feel... forums.
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cookiedough909
08-21-2021, 02:29 AM #2

Start here: *How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice* How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice First off, respect where respect is due - this is an adaptation of the Animal's *How To Ask For New Build Advice* Sticky. I created this because there's a lot of posts nowadays asking for upgrade advice both on here and on the CPU forums, and I feel... forums.

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catrkill
Member
126
08-21-2021, 03:11 AM
#3
Hello, here are some DDR4 compatible CPUs and MOSOs you can consider. You'll be pairing them with GPUs ranging from 4070 to 5080. Your main focus is on sim racing games with Meta Quest 3 VR glasses. Since you already have an Acer PreBuild, you're planning to stick to your existing setup.
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catrkill
08-21-2021, 03:11 AM #3

Hello, here are some DDR4 compatible CPUs and MOSOs you can consider. You'll be pairing them with GPUs ranging from 4070 to 5080. Your main focus is on sim racing games with Meta Quest 3 VR glasses. Since you already have an Acer PreBuild, you're planning to stick to your existing setup.

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idobd
Junior Member
32
09-01-2021, 06:37 PM
#4
Depends a lot on budget.
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idobd
09-01-2021, 06:37 PM #4

Depends a lot on budget.

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PanicOregon281
Member
194
09-09-2021, 10:19 AM
#5
The budget for the motherboard and CPU is approximately 400e.
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PanicOregon281
09-09-2021, 10:19 AM #5

The budget for the motherboard and CPU is approximately 400e.

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sky_duck
Junior Member
29
09-09-2021, 11:18 AM
#6
what power supply will you be using with this build ?
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
Intel Core i7-12700KF 3.6 GHz 12-Core Processor
($214.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Royal Pretor 130 81.88 CFM CPU Cooler
($44.39 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
NZXT N7-Z69XT-B1 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
($149.98 @ Newegg Sellers)
Total:
$409.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by
PCPartPicker
2025-12-19 02:54 EST-0500
you can potentially also go with aging AM4 and something like 5800x(t) in your price range
but 12700KF is a better processor overall
(though it will take a performance hit in gaming if paired with slower ddr4 memory ,
but if you want to save money it is a trade off you must accept) .
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sky_duck
09-09-2021, 11:18 AM #6

what power supply will you be using with this build ?
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
Intel Core i7-12700KF 3.6 GHz 12-Core Processor
($214.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Royal Pretor 130 81.88 CFM CPU Cooler
($44.39 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
NZXT N7-Z69XT-B1 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
($149.98 @ Newegg Sellers)
Total:
$409.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by
PCPartPicker
2025-12-19 02:54 EST-0500
you can potentially also go with aging AM4 and something like 5800x(t) in your price range
but 12700KF is a better processor overall
(though it will take a performance hit in gaming if paired with slower ddr4 memory ,
but if you want to save money it is a trade off you must accept) .

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BasiComplexity
Member
113
09-13-2021, 11:17 AM
#7
Given this pace, prebuilds could turn out to be more economical.
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BasiComplexity
09-13-2021, 11:17 AM #7

Given this pace, prebuilds could turn out to be more economical.

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maartengamesnl
Junior Member
16
09-20-2021, 01:28 AM
#8
Do you think having an MSI Mag A750GL PSU is enough? You might consider upgrading to a DDR5 platform in the future when costs are lower.
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maartengamesnl
09-20-2021, 01:28 AM #8

Do you think having an MSI Mag A750GL PSU is enough? You might consider upgrading to a DDR5 platform in the future when costs are lower.

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PhantomAvenge
Junior Member
12
09-24-2021, 09:01 AM
#9
for 4070 (ti; super) / 5070 ? yes it will work fine.
for 5080/4080 it might not be ideal:
it could manage it, but I wouldn’t suggest pairing it with an i7 in the long term.
of course you can always slightly undervolt your graphics card to cut power consumption, which might reduce performance by about 5%.
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PhantomAvenge
09-24-2021, 09:01 AM #9

for 4070 (ti; super) / 5070 ? yes it will work fine.
for 5080/4080 it might not be ideal:
it could manage it, but I wouldn’t suggest pairing it with an i7 in the long term.
of course you can always slightly undervolt your graphics card to cut power consumption, which might reduce performance by about 5%.

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davidspyro
Member
213
09-24-2021, 09:53 AM
#10
Could you clarify if you're considering purchasing a larger power supply unit?
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davidspyro
09-24-2021, 09:53 AM #10

Could you clarify if you're considering purchasing a larger power supply unit?

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