[Poll] Budget Build CPU/GPU choices

[dizmo]

Ok, so I'm in the process of planning out a new build. The target is around 1080p60 at high settings.

Upgrade paths aren't a concern with this build, as I'll only be using it for a year and passing it on.

Motherboards will be higher end with each CPU, as I like the look of them more and a more aesthetically pleasing build sells better when it comes time to upgrade.

 

From what I've seen the 3GB 1060 only fares worse than the 6GB model in a handful of titles.

 

 

 

 

 

[elon]

what is a intel 4820k???

 

[dizmo]

1 minute ago, elon said:

what is a intel 4820k???

 

It's an older enthusiast i7.

[elon]

or do your trying to say i7 4820k?

 

[elon]

how about the other one?

 

 

[elon]

there's my vote

 

[seon123]

An Ivy Bridge quad core should be fine for 60FPS, even in modern titles. I think Ivy was alright for overclocking, so that should help.

The 980 performs a bit better than the 1060, but either should be fine for 1080p60 at high settings. I think. 

[EunSoo]

how much are you paying additional for motherboard and ram for each CPU option?

[ARikozuM]

The i7 seems like the best deal as a quad-core on 2011. The buyer can always upgrade to a 5820K or similar, right? 

The i5 can be paired with a lower-end B-chipset or a Z-chipset to make room for a 6700K or 7700K. 

The 1600 has its issues, but it is a great choice unless we're talking about boards that would cost more than the first two options' total to build. 

 

My vote goes to i5 or i7 depending on board choice, but the 980 is a definite choice. 

[BuckGup]

Defiantly ryzen and the 980

[dizmo]

I added the R9 390 as a video card option. Falls in between the other two.

 

52 minutes ago, elon said:

there's my vote

 

Thanks!

50 minutes ago, seon123 said:

An Ivy Bridge quad core should be fine for 60FPS, even in modern titles. I think Ivy was alright for overclocking, so that should help.

The 980 performs a bit better than the 1060, but either should be fine for 1080p60 at high settings. I think. 

Yeah that's kind of what I figured as well.

49 minutes ago, SCGazelle said:

how much are you paying additional for motherboard and ram for each CPU option?

I'll be buying used, and they're all within maybe $20 of each other so mobo cost isn't a huge factor.

33 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

The i7 seems like the best deal as a quad-core on 2011. The buyer can always upgrade to a 5820K or similar, right? 

The i5 can be paired with a lower-end B-chipset or a Z-chipset to make room for a 6700K or 7700K. 

The 1600 has its issues, but it is a great choice unless we're talking about boards that would cost more than the first two options' total to build. 

 

My vote goes to i5 or i7 depending on board choice, but the 980 is a definite choice. 

I think so? I can get a 5820/X99 combo for about $350 but it's $100 more than the 4820k and I don't think the performance increase is there. The m.2 slot would be a nice thing to have though.

I wouldn't go with a B series chipset as it doesn't have the aesthetic I'd be looking for.

27 minutes ago, BuckGup said:

Defiantly ryzen and the 980

What makes you go Ryzen? It's the most expensive choice.

[BuckGup]

11 hours ago, dizmo said:

What makes you go Ryzen? It's the most expensive choice.

6 core and it's AM4 so it has the best upgrade path

[dizmo]

2 minutes ago, BuckGup said:

6 core and it's AM4 so it has the best upgrade path

Upgrade path doesn't matter though. 

[BuckGup]

4 minutes ago, dizmo said:

Upgrade path doesn't matter though. 

Right but are you selling it or just giving away? Whatever it may be it's still better for the other person or has the highest resale value

[dizmo]

22 hours ago, BuckGup said:

Right but are you selling it or just giving away? Whatever it may be it's still better for the other person or has the highest resale value

The used market here isn't really that computer savvy. A lot of people spend way too much on obsolete stuff, so I'm not too worried about getting a solid ROI, upgradeable or not. 

[Overclock Gamer]

R5 1600 with gtx 1060 3gb is the best if u factor in prefrormances to watts and price for both , r5 1600is 65 watts tdp which also  have better multi prefrormances . Games now take advantage of more than 4 threads so the r5 1600 with 12 threads will be very good for 60 fps lock with cpu demanding games like assassin creed origin.  And with more dx 12 coming the 12 threaded cpu will be of much help . 

[Overclock Gamer]

23 hours ago, Overclock Gamer said:

R5 1600 with gtx 1060 3gb is the best if u factor in prefrormances to watts and price for both , r5 1600is 65 watts tdp which also  have better multi prefrormances . Games now take advantage of more than 4 threads so the r5 1600 with 12 threads will be very good for 60 fps lock with cpu demanding games like assassin creed origin.  And with more dx 12 coming the 12 threaded cpu will be of much help . 

Gtx 1060 3gb is Nvidia pascal architecture which is ahead of gtx 980 and r9 390 , newer games (both dx 11 and 12 ) are optimized for newer hardware  (gpu) than older hardware like gtx 980 and r9 390 . Currently gtx 980 is faster than gtx 1060 3gb but as more dx 12  games come out the margin will overturn in favor of gtx 1060 thanks to it latest architecture  and Is also has low power tdp  than r9 390 and gtx 980 so less heat will produce compare to both r9 390 and gtx 980 and will reduce your electric bills 

[dizmo]

On 12/29/2017 at 10:14 AM, Overclock Gamer said:

R5 1600 with gtx 1060 3gb is the best if u factor in prefrormances to watts and price for both , r5 1600is 65 watts tdp which also  have better multi prefrormances . Games now take advantage of more than 4 threads so the r5 1600 with 12 threads will be very good for 60 fps lock with cpu demanding games like assassin creed origin.  And with more dx 12 coming the 12 threaded cpu will be of much help . 

Gtx 1060 3gb is Nvidia pascal architecture which is ahead of gtx 980 and r9 390 , newer games (both dx 11 and 12 ) are optimized for newer hardware  (gpu) than older hardware like gtx 980 and r9 390 . Currently gtx 980 is faster than gtx 1060 3gb but as more dx 12  games come out the margin will overturn in favor of gtx 1060 thanks to it latest architecture  and Is also has low power tdp  than r9 390 and gtx 980 so less heat will produce compare to both r9 390 and gtx 980 and will reduce your electric bills 

I don't really factor in wattage when it comes to choosing parts. I don't pay for power in the building I'm in, and when I do move, it's only 0.12/kwh. I don't mind paying a few more dollars a month for better performance. The 1600 would also have to be overclocked, so it'd end up consuming the same if not more power.

 

It's true the 1060 is newer architecture, but don't knock the 980...it still holds it's performance wise

I won't really have the PC long enough to worry about a lot of newer titles.