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Just now, Mpire934 said:

is it fine to have a $500 CPU with a $700 motherboard? 

Without giving any context at all, this is hard to judge.

But it's usually more worthwhile - in terms of actual performance - to spend more on your CPU than your motherboard.

Of course it will differ per situation, but a 200-300 USD board with a 700 USD CPU could make more sense. Or maybe you shouldn't spend that much on either and spend more on your videocard. Depends on the system.

 

See this video for some insights on motherboards in different price brackets, why you should or should not spend a certain amount of money on it.

 

"We're all in this together, might as well be friends" Tom, Toonami.

 

mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/

 

mini_cardboard: a 4% keyboard build log and how keyboards work: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1328547-mini_cardboard-a-4-keyboard-build-log-and-how-keyboards-work/

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