Which CPU GPU combo should I go with.

[shadow197]

Should I go with the I5-4460 and a GTX 1060 3gb, or the I5-7400 and GTX 1060 6GB.

 

I understand that the latter option would be the better option but since the former option is cheaper will there be any major differences between the two in the foreseeable future.

[Guest]

Just now, shadow197 said:

Should I go with the I5-4460 and a GTX 1060 3gb, or the I5-7400 and GTX 1060 6GB.

 

I understand that the latter option would be the better option but since the former option is cheaper will there be any major differences between the two in the foreseeable future.

i5 4460 and rx 480 4gb

[Damascus]

You really want the extra performance of either an RX 480 or  1060 6gb

[shadow197]

@deXxterlab97 @Damascus So does the CPU choice really matter in this situation. If not how far back could I go (if I wanted to).

 

And is the GPU choice the main priority

[COUPER MILLAR]

1 minute ago, shadow197 said:

@deXxterlab97 @Damascus So does the CPU choice really matter in this situation. If not how far back could I go (if I wanted to).

 

And is the GPU choice the main priority

I wouldn't do any further back than haswell. And if it's possible in go with a k skew so you could overclock a bit. 

[Damascus]

8 minutes ago, shadow197 said:

And is the GPU choice the main priority

Get an RX 480 8GB for max performance to price ratio in your price category.  It will get at least 60+ FPS in almost all modern titles (2 or 3 exceptions) at 1080p

[Damascus]

1 minute ago, Andydandyfiddy said:

http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-4460-vs-Intel-Core-i5-7400/2310vs3886

 

The i5 7400 is slightly faster, But on Kabylake, You're on a more modern platform, Enabling more upgrade paths in the future if you want to futureproof it.

Plus, on Kaby lake Optane is an option

[shadow197]

@Damascus @Andydandyfiddy So if I go with the i5-7400 is the gtx 1060 6GB a good card or should I consider another?

[Damascus]

3 minutes ago, shadow197 said:

@Damascus @Andydandyfiddy So if I go with the i5-7400 is the gtx 1060 6GB a good card or should I consider another?

Please, please please wait until R 5 comes out on the 11th.  For the same price or less you may be pleasantly surprised and its worthwhile to wait the mere 2 days and check out the reviews

[shadow197]

2 minutes ago, Damascus said:

Please, please please wait until R 5 comes out on the 11th.  For the same price or less you may be pleasantly surprised and its worthwhile to wait the mere 2 days and check out the reviews

Ahhhh I didnt know the new cards were out so soon, thanks for that and don't worry I'm not urgent in buying a PC. But again thanks for that I will definitely wait for the reviews and benchmarks.

[NewAndy]

Also, wait for Vega, AMD said it would be in the first half of 2017, so it won't be that long

 

I think it's around June, tell me if I'm wrong!