Help with my build

[GHOSTX1]

hello users, 

i am currently in the process of building my computer (i have all of the parts exept the gpu, i have a temporary gpu currently (2070 gigabyte) https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/D9mq28)

i have a bit of a dilemma, the gpu im going to purchase the 7900 gre but im concerned that my i5 12400f will be abit underpowered, should i return it and buy the 12700kf? (https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/XHx6ZJ)

i ordered the cpu from amazon meaning the return window is still open.

i look forward to hearing you opinions.

[BentleyOwen123]

it probably wouldnt be a big deal, maybe go for a 13600k

[PDifolco]

31 minutes ago, GHOSTX1 said:

hello users, 

i am currently in the process of building my computer (i have all of the parts exept the gpu, i have a temporary gpu currently (2070 gigabyte) https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/D9mq28)

i have a bit of a dilemma, the gpu im going to purchase the 7900 gre but im concerned that my i5 12400f will be abit underpowered, should i return it and buy the 12700kf? (https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/XHx6ZJ)

i ordered the cpu from amazon meaning the return window is still open.

i look forward to hearing you opinions.

I'd get a ddr5 board and RAM if you need to buy new RAM 

CPU wise the 12400 will be okay at 1440p or above, but will be a bottleneck at 1080p

A 12600k or 13600k would be better 

[GHOSTX1]

23 minutes ago, PDifolco said:

I'd get a ddr5 board and RAM if you need to buy new RAM 

CPU wise the 12400 will be okay at 1440p or above, but will be a bottleneck at 1080p

A 12600k or 13600k would be better 

the computer is built already, i just had some concerns that the cpu is a bit weak.

also i am playing at 1080p

[BentleyOwen123]

at 1080p you should upgrade to a 12700 12700kf or a 13600k or 14600k whatever is in your budget

[GHOSTX1]

4 minutes ago, BentleyOwen123 said:

at 1080p you should upgrade to a 12700 12700kf or a 13600k or 14600k whatever is in your budget

what one would be the best value for money ?

[PDifolco]

15 minutes ago, GHOSTX1 said:

the computer is built already, i just had some concerns that the cpu is a bit weak.

also i am playing at 1080p

Not much point in asking then, play games and see what happens 

[BentleyOwen123]

11 minutes ago, PDifolco said:

Not much point in asking then, play games and see what happens 

i agree, in theory you might be bottlenecked but just play some games and see what you need to tweak

[GHOSTX1]

23 minutes ago, PDifolco said:

Not much point in asking then, play games and see what happens 

 

12 minutes ago, BentleyOwen123 said:

i agree, in theory you might be bottlenecked but just play some games and see what you need to tweak

ok when i get the gpu i will test and see.

1 hour ago, PDifolco said:

I'd get a ddr5 board and RAM if you need to buy new RAM 

CPU wise the 12400 will be okay at 1440p or above, but will be a bottleneck at 1080p

A 12600k or 13600k would be better 

how would the cpu become a bottleneck at 1080p and not 1440p ?

[PDifolco]

5 minutes ago, GHOSTX1 said:

 

ok when i get the gpu i will test and see.

how would the cpu become a bottleneck at 1080p and not 1440p ?

Cause framerate is higher the lower the res is (GPU has less to do), and at one point the CPU won't be able to process them fast enough