CPU Quest!

[OGKRG]

So I am looking to build a new rig this year. Finding the right CPU has been the hardest task. I don't mind going with a socket that isn't current like 1151. My current setup is running on a i7-4710MQ. Attached is a photo of what it's performing at in game, maybe max it goes is 75% load. The main question is, what processor could I grab that isn't on a super old platform, Intel or AMD that would be a decent bang for the buck, eBay buy, and give me the performance I need, paired with a decent GPU to play 1080p games. Overall goal is 1080p, 200 fps + in most titles, I'll probably be playing on 144-165Hz, but I may snag a 240Hz monitor this year if the deals are right.

[Radium_Angel]

Well, if you want Windows 11, then the CPU had best be modern...

[OGKRG]

5 minutes ago, Radium_Angel said:

Well, if you want Windows 11, then the CPU had best be modern...

How modern are we talking? The best bang for the buck CPU I see for the sub $100 on the LGA 1200 is 10100F

[Radium_Angel]

From another site:

The processor requirement is the most restrictive; supported processors include 8th-generation and newer Intel Core processors as well as AMD Ryzen 2000-series processors and newer. These are all chips that launched in late 2017 and early 2018. Older computers can’t officially run Windows 11. This is a big departure from Windows 10, which made a point of supporting pretty much anything that could run Windows 7 or Windows 8.

[Jurrunio]

Does "most games" include the really demanding ones say RDR2? That cant do near 200fps with ab RTX 3090, if you can afford that I dont think you will be sensitive to prices of other components. I need a better idea to what you want before giving recommendations.

[OGKRG]

31 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

Does "most games" include the really demanding ones say RDR2? That cant do near 200fps with ab RTX 3090, if you can afford that I dont think you will be sensitive to prices of other components. I need a better idea to what you want before giving recommendations.

I also heard windows 11 requires a tpm, I'm not sure what this is tbh. And I really think I am going to get a used B450/B550 so let's build around that, like my 3600 rig I had. I see also 5600x's go for around $200-$300 on ebay that is a good deal huh?

 

 

[OGKRG]

Thoughts on 1600 AF vs 3600 performance. I loved my 3600 but if I went the route of the 1600 AF would I be disappointed?

[Guest]

6 minutes ago, OGKRG said:

Thoughts on 1600 AF vs 3600 performance. I loved my 3600 but if I went the route of the 1600 AF would I be disappointed?

1600AF may have similar performance to a 6700 intel chip. Not great, definitely slower than a 3600 by at minimum 10%.

 

[OGKRG]

17 minutes ago, ShrimpBrime said:

1600AF may have similar performance to a 6700 intel chip. Not great, definitely slower than a 3600 by at minimum 10%.

 

I could live with that lol. How is the 1600 AF for OCing vs. the 3600? I pushed my old 3600 to 4.5GHz. 

 

The 1600 AF is the 12nm chip right?

[Guest]

6 minutes ago, OGKRG said:

I could live with that lol. How is the 1600 AF for OCing vs. the 3600? I pushed my old 3600 to 4.5GHz. 

 

The 1600 AF is the 12nm chip right?

Right 12nm zen+. Looking at 4.1 to 4.2ghz all core. 1.40v(ish).

 

What's the price on a 2700X then? 

[OGKRG]

14 minutes ago, ShrimpBrime said:

Right 12nm zen+. Looking at 4.1 to 4.2ghz all core. 1.40v(ish).

 

What's the price on a 2700X then? 

I think the 2700 is almost the same price as the 1600 AF and 2600. If I'm not mistaken the 2700 has a non X version too right? but for an 8 core around $100 used it may be the best budget CPU if I wanna save $100-$150 on the 3600 right?