let's suppose I wanted to play tf2 at only 120hz consistently but had no regard for graphical quality whatsoever (willing to use mastercom low and nohats). Which CPU would be optimal for this at the best price point: I assume it's either a Ryzen or intel i5 at around the 200 dollar price point but I really have no idea. I would greatly appreciate help here.
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let's suppose I wanted to play tf2 at only 120hz consistently but had no regard for graphical quality whatsoever (willing to use mastercom low and nohats). Which CPU would be optimal for this at the best price point: I assume it's either a Ryzen or intel i5 at around the 200 dollar price point but I really have no idea. I would greatly appreciate help here.
what exactly is your budget for a cpu?
edit: also I know you mentioned you was willing to play with the game on a config and such, but what resolutions are you looking to play on (or at least, what res have you been currently playing on that your comfortable with)?
what exactly is your budget for a cpu?
edit: also I know you mentioned you was willing to play with the game on a config and such, but what resolutions are you looking to play on (or at least, what res have you been currently playing on that your comfortable with)?
edit: also I know you mentioned you was willing to play with the game on a config and such, but what resolutions are you looking to play on (or at least, what res have you been currently playing on that your comfortable with)?
Brockwhat exactly is your budget for a cpu?
edit: also I know you mentioned you was willing to play with the game on a config and such, but what resolutions are you looking to play on (or at least, what res have you been currently playing on that your comfortable with)?
Willing to pay up to 250 but would obviously prefer lower, would play on 1280 x 720
[quote=Brock]what exactly is your budget for a cpu?
edit: also I know you mentioned you was willing to play with the game on a config and such, but what resolutions are you looking to play on (or at least, what res have you been currently playing on that your comfortable with)?[/quote]
Willing to pay up to 250 but would obviously prefer lower, would play on 1280 x 720
edit: also I know you mentioned you was willing to play with the game on a config and such, but what resolutions are you looking to play on (or at least, what res have you been currently playing on that your comfortable with)?[/quote]
Willing to pay up to 250 but would obviously prefer lower, would play on 1280 x 720
Im running AMDs 2600 w/ 16 gb and RX 580 at 1280x1024 on a modified chris low config (dx 8). No problems keeping above ~190 fps in 6v6. Full pubs can vary based on map from 80 to 160 fps average. Occasional stutters, but overall acceptable for what I want.
Maybe not the most scientific or exact answer, but just my experience/what Ive noticed.
I paid $170 for it maybe a year ago (on sale pre covid).
It might be worth checking local craigslist or ebay for old office PCs if you really want to find the best bang for buck
Im running AMDs 2600 w/ 16 gb and RX 580 at 1280x1024 on a modified chris low config (dx 8). No problems keeping above ~190 fps in 6v6. Full pubs can vary based on map from 80 to 160 fps average. Occasional stutters, but overall acceptable for what I want.
Maybe not the most scientific or exact answer, but just my experience/what Ive noticed.
I paid $170 for it maybe a year ago (on sale pre covid).
It might be worth checking local craigslist or ebay for old office PCs if you really want to find the best bang for buck
Maybe not the most scientific or exact answer, but just my experience/what Ive noticed.
I paid $170 for it maybe a year ago (on sale pre covid).
It might be worth checking local craigslist or ebay for old office PCs if you really want to find the best bang for buck
Ryzen 5000 series launch flipped AMD from being the budget to premium brand. Intel 11th’s gen launch was pathetic yet their Core i5 lineup is interesting due to price to performance this generation. The 11400 or 11600K with a hard overclock are both good options here. You will need a z590/z490 board to overclock, and those will run you around 200+ USD
https://youtu.be/lbch8LW-Bz0
https://youtu.be/LYdHTSQxdCM
hope this helps
Ryzen 5000 series launch flipped AMD from being the budget to premium brand. Intel 11th’s gen launch was pathetic yet their Core i5 lineup is interesting due to price to performance this generation. The 11400 or 11600K with a hard overclock are both good options here. You will need a z590/z490 board to overclock, and those will run you around 200+ USD
https://youtu.be/lbch8LW-Bz0
https://youtu.be/LYdHTSQxdCM
hope this helps
https://youtu.be/lbch8LW-Bz0
https://youtu.be/LYdHTSQxdCM
hope this helps
post on the build thread and the lord and savior himself setsul will bless thee with divine wisdom
but yea amd's are cheaper and seem to be better these days as people have said, u also dont need many cores for tf2 obviously so if ur really strapped for cash a 4 core is probably good enough vs 6 core that tf2 will def not use
post on the build thread and the lord and savior himself setsul will bless thee with divine wisdom
but yea amd's are cheaper and seem to be better these days as people have said, u also dont need many cores for tf2 obviously so if ur really strapped for cash a 4 core is probably good enough vs 6 core that tf2 will def not use
but yea amd's are cheaper and seem to be better these days as people have said, u also dont need many cores for tf2 obviously so if ur really strapped for cash a 4 core is probably good enough vs 6 core that tf2 will def not use
I also know that AMD has some cpu + iGPUs that are for all in one computers that are really, really cheap ($80-$100) that would get you the framerate you want. (you would need to use a config) Depending on your motherboard's PCI slot (I know you need 16x) you can potentially bypass the iGPU and use your own if its a better option. If you did do this, I'm pretty sure you can find some exact tutorials for doing it, if its more excessive of a setup then what I remember.
I also know that AMD has some cpu + iGPUs that are for all in one computers that are really, really cheap ($80-$100) that would get you the framerate you want. (you would need to use a config) Depending on your motherboard's PCI slot (I know you need 16x) you can potentially bypass the iGPU and use your own if its a better option. If you did do this, I'm pretty sure you can find some exact tutorials for doing it, if its more excessive of a setup then what I remember.
ryzen 5 3500 + a320 motherboard (update the bios)
3500 is basically just a 3600 but without multithreading
make sure when you update your bios that you are connected to a power source that wont go out during the update process or else you'll brick your motherboard , alternatively you can just ask the shop that you buy it from to update it for you.
ryzen 5 3500 + a320 motherboard (update the bios)
3500 is basically just a 3600 but without multithreading
make sure when you update your bios that you are connected to a power source that wont go out during the update process or else you'll brick your motherboard , alternatively you can just ask the shop that you buy it from to update it for you.
3500 is basically just a 3600 but without multithreading
make sure when you update your bios that you are connected to a power source that wont go out during the update process or else you'll brick your motherboard , alternatively you can just ask the shop that you buy it from to update it for you.
If you haven't gotten the gist yet, most 100-150$ CPU's are pretty nuts, doubly so for newish second hand (anything after 9xxx intel and 2xxx+ for amd).
I personally would focus on getting a board first. /r/hardwareswap is pretty reliable ive found, sweet spot is prolly 80$ as decent budget boards go on sale around that price and used higher end boards end up around 80-100. That lets you go nuts with whatever left youre comfortable spending for CPU and 8gb of RAM if youre as barebones as youre saying.
A lot of pre-built computers are being bought just for the GPU's and other components flipped, so theres a LOT of "almost complete" combo builds running around that fall right in your budget.
If you haven't gotten the gist yet, most 100-150$ CPU's are pretty nuts, doubly so for newish second hand (anything after 9xxx intel and 2xxx+ for amd).
I personally would focus on getting a board first. /r/hardwareswap is pretty reliable ive found, sweet spot is prolly 80$ as decent budget boards go on sale around that price and used higher end boards end up around 80-100. That lets you go nuts with whatever left youre comfortable spending for CPU and 8gb of RAM if youre as barebones as youre saying.
A lot of pre-built computers are being bought just for the GPU's and other components flipped, so theres a LOT of "almost complete" combo builds running around that fall right in your budget.
I personally would focus on getting a board first. /r/hardwareswap is pretty reliable ive found, sweet spot is prolly 80$ as decent budget boards go on sale around that price and used higher end boards end up around 80-100. That lets you go nuts with whatever left youre comfortable spending for CPU and 8gb of RAM if youre as barebones as youre saying.
A lot of pre-built computers are being bought just for the GPU's and other components flipped, so theres a LOT of "almost complete" combo builds running around that fall right in your budget.
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