CPU selection for RTX 3070

[Linus Drop TIps]

I need help choosing what CPU im going to use for a build using the RTX 3070, MSI B550 MAG WIFI, G.Skill Ripjaws V 3200 16gb, Corsiar 650 Watt Bronze, Samsung 870 EVO 1TB, and a Cooler Master NR600. I need to know if a Ryzen 3 3100 will be enough to keep up with the 3070 or will I need to get a 3600.  

[eeeee1]

a ryzen 3 will probably be a poor choice. a r5 3600 should be enough.

[Mateyyy]

2 minutes ago, Linus Drop TIps said:

I need to know if a Ryzen 3 3100 will be enough to keep up with the 3070 or will I need to get a 3600.  

Wait for the 3060 and/or RDNA2 and get a better CPU, unless you're gaming at 1440p Ultra or 4K.

[ne0tic]

3600 now, nothing less. Then you upgrade to some Ryzen 4000 whenever it is needed.

[dfsgsfa]

wait for ryzen 4000 anyway

[Stockholmes]

I would go for an 8 core processor no matter what. Next gen consoles are gonna have 8 cores so it only makes sense to atleast have 8 cores.