Question Budget CPU to pair with with a 1060 ?

[ovelionnn]

Hi! Im looking for budget CPU (AMD or Intel), would be good if it has cooler with it. My GPU is 1060 6GB and im just starting building an PC with it for my sister. Need some budget CPU for around 70/80$ ? Its not for like heavy CPU games. Mostly something like fortnite/Valorant/Phasmophobia. Would be good if it gets around 90fps? On fortnite low settings? (Im not sure if its possible with budget CPU but should be, I have Ryzen 5 3600 on my own PC and i think i get above 120)

Best choice would be something from AMD coz as i said i don't plan to buy an extra good CPU cooler and neither will the PC have many cooling fans.

Thanks for reading and answering!

 

[John Chesterfield]

Try picking up a second hand Ryzen 3600.

 

[TechyInAZ]

A Ryzen 5 5600 would be the perfect CPU for your needs.

 

[logainofhades]

I would upgrade your system to an R5 5600, and give your sister the 3600.

 

[John Chesterfield]

Ah blast, didn't notice that you already had one! As the others have said, 5600.

 

[geofelt]

If buying new, I see no good choices at 70/80$.
The closest might be a I3-12100F@$88:
https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i3-12100f-core-i3-12th-gen/p/N82E16819118357?Item=9SIBFNDJJV2730&quicklink=true

Here is a review of the i3-12100:
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/intel-core-i3-12100-12100f-review/5

R5-5500 would be $97:
https://www.newegg.com/amd-ryzen-5-5500-ryzen-5-5000-series/p/N82E16819113737?Item=9SIAWKTJFD3941

Do you need all the other parts to go with it too?
What is your total budget?

 

[TechyInAZ]

Actually I agree with geofelt, i didn't realize the 12100F was so dang cheap. That's a great option for a 1060, or even more modern mid range GPUs.

 

[GarrettL]

Do you have a MicroCenter near you?

https://www.microcenter.com/product/5006114/amd-ryzen-5-3600-with-wraith-stealth-cooler,-gigabyte-b450m-ds3h-wifi,-cpu-motherboard-combo

Amamzon has;

https://www.amazon.com/12-Thread-Unlocked-Processor-GIGABYTE-Motherboard/dp/B0BHYRX5J9/ref=sr_1_13?crid=2E6JQCQOD9TVL&keywords=inland+micro+center+store+page&qid=1676062899&sprefix=inland+microcenter+store+page,aps,86&sr=8-13&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0

 

[Why_Me]

A Ryzen 5 5600 would be the perfect CPU for your needs.

This ^^