[SOLVED] Best cpu for my build

[mrx4564]

Hi! I need help choosing a CPU for my pc, since the one I have causes a great bottleneck, my budget is 250 usd. Thanks!
PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i3-8350K 4 GHz Quad-Core Processor | $147.88 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler | Noctua NH-D15S 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler | $79.90 @ Amazon
Motherboard | Asus Prime Z370-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $356.49 @ Amazon
Memory | Corsair Vengeance LED 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory |-
Storage | Samsung 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $89.99 @ Adorama
Storage | Toshiba 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive |-
Video Card | EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8 GB XC ULTRA GAMING Video Card | $569.00 @ Amazon
Case | NZXT S340 ATX Mid Tower Case |-
Power Supply | SeaSonic FOCUS Plus Gold 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply |-
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $1243.26
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-05-28 12:06 EDT-0400 |

 

[WildCard999]

Hi! I need help choosing a CPU for my pc, since the one I have causes a great bottleneck, my budget is 250 usd.

How do you figure? If your going to say per the calculators disregard them as they don't account for the games or resolution.

The only issue with that CPU is the lack of hyperthreading for newer games, well that and the price as you can get the AMD 3300X for cheaper and it's hyperthreaded. Also with Comet Lake CPU's out there's little point in getting a 9th gen Intel currently.

Do you already have these parts? (specifically the MB).

If you do already have these parts then the best CPU for your budget is the 9600KF.

PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: Intel Core i5-9600KF 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($194.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $194.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-05-28 12:21 EDT-0400

 

[Etherax]

Since you already have 2x8GB 3200Mhz, I would recommend selling the i3 and the MB and getting a Ryzen 5 3600 ($167) with a B450M motherboard (MSI B450M TOMAHAWK MAX - $115) - total $282.

 

[mrx4564]

How do you figure? If your going to say per the calculators disregard them as they don't account for the games or resolution.

The only issue with that CPU is the lack of hyperthreading for newer games, well that and the price as you can get the AMD 3300X for cheaper and it's hyperthreaded. Also with Comet Lake CPU's out there's little point in getting a 9th gen Intel currently.

Do you already have these parts? (specifically the MB).

If you do already have these parts then the best CPU for your budget is the 9600KF.

PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: Intel Core i5-9600KF 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($194.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $194.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-05-28 12:21 EDT-0400

Thanks fory your reply, yeah i used the calculator but because when i played games in "max settings" the fps dropped a lot. and yeah i already have the parts so 9600KF will be it. This cpu will serve me long? I don't want to change more parts in a long time after this. Thanks again!

 

[WildCard999]

Thanks fory your reply, yeah i used the calculator but because when i played games in "max settings" the fps dropped a lot. and yeah i already have the parts so 9600KF will be it. This cpu will serve me long? I don't want to change more parts in a long time after this. Thanks again!

Difficult to say how long it would last as there's been issues with even 6 cores. I'd put up your motherboard and CPU for sale and go 10th gen if you prefer Intel or 3rd gen Ryzen.

 

[mrx4564]

Difficult to say how long it would last as there's been issues with even 6 cores. I'd put up your motherboard and CPU for sale and go 10th gen if you prefer Intel or 3rd gen Ryzen.

I see, i never used amd but Ryzen 5 3600 with MSI B450M TOMAHAWK MAX like Etherax said are good? or can i get something better? i can extend my budget to 350

 

[WildCard999]

The Ryzen 3600/B450 Tomahawk MAX is a solid combo. Your current memory would work ok but the ideal memory for 3rd gen Ryzen is 3600/CL16 or 3733/CL17.

If you have the AM4 brackets for that Noctua then I'd reuse it.

 

[Etherax]

For a bit more than $350 you can get a 3700x and be future proofed for even more years. But in my opionion the price difference between 3600 and 3700x isn't justified if you are going to use it only for gaming (I mean that the 3600 is enough for every game out there right now and won't bottleneck even a 2080 Ti).

 

[mrx4564]

The Ryzen 3600/B450 Tomahawk MAX is a solid combo. Your current memory would work ok but the ideal memory for 3rd gen Ryzen is 3600/CL16 or 3733/CL17.

If you have the AM4 brackets for that Noctua then I'd reuse it.

ok so how you see this?
PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor | $167.00 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler | Noctua NH-D15S 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler | $79.90 @ Amazon
Motherboard | MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard | $114.99 @ Best Buy
Memory | Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory | $208.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Samsung 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $89.99 @ Adorama
Storage | Toshiba 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive |-
Video Card | EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8 GB XC ULTRA GAMING Video Card | $629.99 @ Amazon
Case | NZXT S340 ATX Mid Tower Case |-
Power Supply | SeaSonic FOCUS Plus Gold 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply |-
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $1290.86
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-05-28 13:26 EDT-0400 |

 

[WildCard999]

Besides the horribly overpriced memory the build looks good.

If you want RGB I'd get this.
PCPartPicker Part List
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $109.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-05-28 13:31 EDT-0400

 

[mrx4564]

Besides the horribly overpriced memory the build looks good.

If you want RGB I'd get this.
PCPartPicker Part List
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $109.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-05-28 13:31 EDT-0400

i only found this at my country https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Jg...2-x-8-gb-ddr4-3600-memory-f4-3600c16d-16gtznc is 3600 and cl16 so its ok right?

 

[WildCard999]

i only found this at my country https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Jg...2-x-8-gb-ddr4-3600-memory-f4-3600c16d-16gtznc is 3600 and cl16 so its ok right?

Yup that's good.

 

[mrx4564]

Yup that's good.

Thanks! one last thing, my little sister wants a pc to play minecraft, sims 4 and that kind of games, can i build her a pc with this components or should i sell them and buy something better?
PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i3-8350K 4 GHz Quad-Core Processor | $179.99 @ Walmart
CPU Cooler | Corsair H60 54 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler | $79.99 @ Best Buy
Motherboard | Asus Prime Z370-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $419.99 @ Amazon
Memory | Corsair Vengeance LED 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL16 Memory |-
Storage | Toshiba 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive |-
Video Card | MSI GeForce GT 630 2 GB Video Card |-
Power Supply | EVGA SuperNova B2 850 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply |-
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $679.97
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-05-29 16:07 EDT-0400 |

 

[WildCard999]

Thanks! one last thing, my little sister wants a pc to play minecraft, sims 4 and that kind of games, can i build her a pc with this components or should i sell them and buy something better?
PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i3-8350K 4 GHz Quad-Core Processor | $179.99 @ Walmart
CPU Cooler | Corsair H60 54 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler | $79.99 @ Best Buy
Motherboard | Asus Prime Z370-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $419.99 @ Amazon
Memory | Corsair Vengeance LED 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL16 Memory |-
Storage | Toshiba 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive |-
Video Card | MSI GeForce GT 630 2 GB Video Card |-
Power Supply | EVGA SuperNova B2 850 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply |-
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $679.97
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-05-29 16:07 EDT-0400 |

I'd put a SSD into that build and replace the GPU with something better and that should be plenty for Minecraft/Sims games.

 

[mrx4564]

I'd put a SSD into that build and replace the GPU with something better and that should be plenty for Minecraft/Sims games.

rx580 is a good option?

 

[WildCard999]

rx580 is a good option?

Yup.