CPU for CS:GO

[panzerK]

Hi, I'm looking into CPUs for my new computer that will be gaming on 1080p.

Mostly, I will be playing CS:GO, Starcraft 2, and Minecraft.

I know that Source is a CPU intensive engine, and know I need a decent one to run it smoothly.

Currently I have looked into the i3-4160, i5-4430, and the i5-4690k.

I'm trying to save as much money as possible, but still don't know what to do in terms of CPU.

I'm planning on buying something like a GTX 960 ($150-$200ish GPU). Any ideas what CPU I can use without having to spend a buttload of money?

[TrigrH]

Hi, I'm looking into CPUs for my new computer that will be gaming on 1080p.

Mostly, I will be playing CS:GO, Starcraft 2, and Minecraft.

I know that Source is a CPU intensive engine, and know I need a decent one to run it smoothly.

Currently I have looked into the i3-4160, i5-4430, and the i5-4690k.

I'm trying to save as much money as possible, but still don't know what to do in terms of CPU.

I'm planning on buying something like a GTX 960 ($150-$200ish GPU). Any ideas what CPU I can use without having to spend a buttload of money?

Do you need a whole new PC?

[Weak1ings]

go for the i5-4430 and the 960.  They are both great chips and will give you the best value.  It'll cost you a bit but I'd say it's worth it.

[YourBestFriend]

 i5-4690k. and amd 290/280x 

[panzerK]

Do you need a whole new PC?

I already have a really good PC, but I'm going to have friends over every now and then and will be playing games there, so that's why I don't want to spend too much, but I still don't want it to be a horrible gaming experience. 

 

I know that people have been getting 60+ fps on CS:GO with i3-4130 and GTX 750Ti, but I thought spending like 100 more bucks can make the computer much more versatile. Also, I'm particularly worried about the performance in Starcraft 2 with a i3 since I think Starcraft is pretty CPU heavy as well, and a decent gpu is probably a good idea to have a fairly decent experience on SC2

[Deletive]

then a i3 + 750ti is just fine for csgo 

[TrigrH]

I already have a really good PC, but I'm going to have friends over every now and then and will be playing games there, so that's why I don't want to spend too much, but I still don't want it to be a horrible gaming experience. 

 

I know that people have been getting 60+ fps on CS:GO with i3-4130 and GTX 750Ti, but I thought spending like 100 more bucks can make the computer much more versatile. Also, I'm particularly worried about the performance in Starcraft 2 with a i3 since I think Starcraft is pretty CPU heavy as well, and a decent gpu is probably a good idea to have a fairly decent experience on SC2

So you need a second PC? 

[panzerK]

 i5-4690k. and amd 290/280x 

Will I be receiving such a dramatic performance boost that without a 4690k, the game is totally unplayable? I just want 60+fps minimum on CSGO and SC2... i5-4690k and 290/280x is kinda pricey for my budget. $600-$700 + $100 monitor.

[panzerK]

So you need a second PC? 

Ya

[TrigrH]

Ya

Ok do you have any parts at all? (monitor, mouse keyboard, case ect)

Do you want a 1080p machine or would something like 1600x900 do?

[panzerK]

Ok do you have any parts at all? (monitor, mouse keyboard, case ect)

Do you want a 1080p machine or would something like 1600x900 do?

I have peripherals except for the monitor. I've already decided on a $100 monitor though.

I definitely want 1080p.

[TrigrH]

I have peripherals except for the monitor. I've already decided on a $100 monitor though.

I definitely want 1080p.

Ok, this all helps, What is your store of preference and are you building this yourself? Will you need an OS?

[panzerK]

Ok, this all helps, What is your store of preference and are you building this yourself? Will you need an OS?

Amazon, and no I will not need and OS. I just need the pc itself and the monitor which I have already picked out.

[Silyy097]

With my i5 4690k at stock and my 970 at stock I am getting a whopping 240fps+ in CS:GO with max settings. So assuming that an i3 and 960 is 3/4 of that, You would be running at max settings (1080p Resolution BTW) at around 60 fps. Tone down your settings and you would be getting up to 100.

[TrigrH]

Amazon, and no I will not need and OS. I just need the pc itself and the monitor which I have already picked out.

Do you need a SSD?

[panzerK]

Do you need a SSD?

Yeah, an 850 EVO 120GB should be fine for that. Only like 60 bucks, and I don't really need more space than that. Worth the performance boost.

 

 

With my i5 4690k at stock and my 970 at stock I am getting a whopping 240fps+ in CS:GO with max settings. So assuming that an i3 and 960 is 3/4 of that, You would be running at max settings (1080p Resolution BTW) at around 60 fps. Tone down your settings and you would be getting up to 100.

I don't know for sure if the performance truly scales that way, but damn. On my i7-4790k w. GTX 970, it runs at minimum 299fps so I can't really tell for sure, that's why I'm here.

[TrigrH]

Yeah, an 850 EVO 120GB should be fine for that. Only like 60 bucks, and I don't really need more space than that. Worth the performance boost.

 

 

I don't know for sure if the performance truly scales that way, but damn. On my i7-4790k w. GTX 970, it runs at minimum 299fps so I can't really tell for sure, that's why I'm here.

Crucial BX100 250GB SSD (you can put all the games on it)

8gb ram 1600hz (cheapest u can get)

Intel Pentium Anniversary Edition G3258 

Galaxy GeForce GTX 750 Ti

500w or less psu (good brand)

a supported motherboard:

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2389948

If u want a really high OC you can go for a CPU cooler something like a 212x would work.

[IateMApoo]

Anything will run CSGO starting from Pentium and Athlon.