can someone suggest me the cheapest processor that can handle GTX 1050 ti without any bottleneck.

[karanxplode]

I will be using my PC just for gaming and a little bit of browsing & movies that is why i don't need a powerful processor like i5 8400 or ryzen 5 1600 . So i need a PC built which can maximize my GPU output without under or over killing it.

please if possible suggest the RAM and MoBo also .

PS : i would rather pay extra than OC a processor . like i would rather buy ryzen 3 1300X than buying ryzen 3 1200 and overclocking it .

 

[Wolfshadw]

Look through the minimum system requirements for any game that you're interested in playing and select that processor or the current generation equivalent.

-Wolf sends

 

[karanxplode]

Look through the minimum system requirements for any game that you're interested in playing and select that processor or the current generation equivalent.

-Wolf sends

i don't think that will be a good option .I dont want to build around a game i want to built around the card . As we know 1050ti can play all AAA games at 1080p mid settings . i just want a processor that can support the card so it can function at it's best .

 

[Wolfshadw]

Well... then we're in a bit of a quandary then because I wouldn't recommend anything less than the I5-8400.

-Wolf sends

 

[norcalsc]

I7 3770

 

[madmatt30]

Whats your location & how much do you have to spend ?

A ryzen 1200,1300x or an i3 8100 can run a 1050ti fine.

However if you have the budget to buy something better then future proofing wise it makes sense to.

 

[feelinfroggy777]

Go for the 8100. It will pair nicely with the 1050ti and you don't need to overclock. It has better single threaded performance and the same amount of threads as the similarly prices 1200. Pairing it with a b360 board will save some money.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2BpsZR
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2BpsZR/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i3-8100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($118.80 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B360M DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($83.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $268.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-25 11:52 EDT-0400

 

[aditya.bhattacharya13]

I will be using my PC just for gaming and a little bit of browsing & movies that is why i don't need a powerful processor like i5 8400 or ryzen 5 1600 . So i need a PC built which can maximize my GPU output without under or over killing it.

please if possible suggest the RAM and MoBo also .

PS : i would rather pay extra than OC a processor . like i would rather buy ryzen 3 1300X than buying ryzen 3 1200 and overclocking it .

you could probably get away with the g4560.

 

[karanxplode]

Whats your location & how much do you have to spend ?

A ryzen 1200,1300x or an i3 8100 can run a 1050ti fine.

However if you have the budget to buy something better then future proofing wise it makes sense to.

I don't really want to built it with keeping in mind a budget , i am rather going with the need . i just dont want to purchase a R5 1600/1500x and let all the power it can deliver go to waste by not using it to its full potential . i am sorry if i am not able to communicate my needs but trust me i am trying my best. All i know is i want a 1050 ti and built around it so that it can be used properly . So i think i will go with i3 8100 , with good single thread performance and no need of overclocking .Even if i have a budget i would rather go with 1060 and not put my money in processor.

 

[karanxplode]

Go for the 8100. It will pair nicely with the 1050ti and you don't need to overclock. It has better single threaded performance and the same amount of threads as the similarly prices 1200. Pairing it with a b360 board will save some money.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2BpsZR
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2BpsZR/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i3-8100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($118.80 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B360M DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($83.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $268.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-25 11:52 EDT-0400

yes i think this is better and what if i want to bump it to 1060 6GB/3GB . will i3 8100 be able to support it properly or i will have to go with the i5 8400 ?

 

[QwerkyPengwen]

I would recommend you go with the higher tier CPU for the instance that it will last longer in games and will be ready to rock if and when you decide to bump up your GPU to a higher level card.
As for the 1060 6GB the answer is no, you do not want to go with a dual core i3. Go with the mid level chip for CPU like a Ryzen 5 and run it at default base clocks and then overclock it down the road when you need to and when you upgrade your GPU. But be warned, when going Ryzen, you need faster RAM for better performance from the CPU, so it's best to go 3000Mhz or more on the speeds. The best bang for buck I'd recommend is a 2x8GB kit of 3000Mhz Ripjaws V to go with a Ryzen 5 either 4-core or 6-core CPU and a B350 motherboard for overclocking in the future but for cheaper than an X370 board.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($176.37 @ B&H)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($163.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $400.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-27 03:22 EDT-0400
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For a non overclockable option form intel this is what you will get
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($179.00 @ B&H)
Motherboard: ASRock - H310M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($60.14 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $389.13
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-27 03:28 EDT-0400

 

[LordVile]

I will be using my PC just for gaming and a little bit of browsing & movies that is why i don't need a powerful processor like i5 8400 or ryzen 5 1600 . So i need a PC built which can maximize my GPU output without under or over killing it.

please if possible suggest the RAM and MoBo also .

PS : i would rather pay extra than OC a processor . like i would rather buy ryzen 3 1300X than buying ryzen 3 1200 and overclocking it .

You'd get away with an r3

 

[karanxplode]

I would recommend you go with the higher tier CPU for the instance that it will last longer in games and will be ready to rock if and when you decide to bump up your GPU to a higher level card.
As for the 1060 6GB the answer is no, you do not want to go with a dual core i3. Go with the mid level chip for CPU like a Ryzen 5 and run it at default base clocks and then overclock it down the road when you need to and when you upgrade your GPU. But be warned, when going Ryzen, you need faster RAM for better performance from the CPU, so it's best to go 3000Mhz or more on the speeds. The best bang for buck I'd recommend is a 2x8GB kit of 3000Mhz Ripjaws V to go with a Ryzen 5 either 4-core or 6-core CPU and a B350 motherboard for overclocking in the future but for cheaper than an X370 board.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($176.37 @ B&H)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($163.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $400.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-27 03:22 EDT-0400

As we know RAM prices are crazy right now , how about

i5 8400 , 16GB (8X2) ram 2400 , GTX 1060 .

i think intel will work fine with the 2400Mhz.

or if budget does not allow me
i3 8100 , 16 GB (8X2) ram , GTX 1050 ti

 

[QwerkyPengwen]

I would recommend you go with the higher tier CPU for the instance that it will last longer in games and will be ready to rock if and when you decide to bump up your GPU to a higher level card.
As for the 1060 6GB the answer is no, you do not want to go with a dual core i3. Go with the mid level chip for CPU like a Ryzen 5 and run it at default base clocks and then overclock it down the road when you need to and when you upgrade your GPU. But be warned, when going Ryzen, you need faster RAM for better performance from the CPU, so it's best to go 3000Mhz or more on the speeds. The best bang for buck I'd recommend is a 2x8GB kit of 3000Mhz Ripjaws V to go with a Ryzen 5 either 4-core or 6-core CPU and a B350 motherboard for overclocking in the future but for cheaper than an X370 board.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($176.37 @ B&H)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($163.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $400.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-27 03:22 EDT-0400

As we know RAM prices are crazy right now , how about

i5 8400 , 16GB (8X2) ram 2400 , GTX 1060 .

i think intel will work fine with the 2400Mhz.

LOL. I edited my post before you posted this but you must have already been on the page before I updated it.

 

[LordVile]

I would recommend you go with the higher tier CPU for the instance that it will last longer in games and will be ready to rock if and when you decide to bump up your GPU to a higher level card.
As for the 1060 6GB the answer is no, you do not want to go with a dual core i3. Go with the mid level chip for CPU like a Ryzen 5 and run it at default base clocks and then overclock it down the road when you need to and when you upgrade your GPU. But be warned, when going Ryzen, you need faster RAM for better performance from the CPU, so it's best to go 3000Mhz or more on the speeds. The best bang for buck I'd recommend is a 2x8GB kit of 3000Mhz Ripjaws V to go with a Ryzen 5 either 4-core or 6-core CPU and a B350 motherboard for overclocking in the future but for cheaper than an X370 board.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($176.37 @ B&H)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($163.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $400.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-27 03:22 EDT-0400

As we know RAM prices are crazy right now , how about

i5 8400 , 16GB (8X2) ram 2400 , GTX 1060 .

i think intel will work fine with the 2400Mhz.

That CPU is crazy. It's a 1050Ti not a 1080Ti

 

[karanxplode]

I would recommend you go with the higher tier CPU for the instance that it will last longer in games and will be ready to rock if and when you decide to bump up your GPU to a higher level card.
As for the 1060 6GB the answer is no, you do not want to go with a dual core i3. Go with the mid level chip for CPU like a Ryzen 5 and run it at default base clocks and then overclock it down the road when you need to and when you upgrade your GPU. But be warned, when going Ryzen, you need faster RAM for better performance from the CPU, so it's best to go 3000Mhz or more on the speeds. The best bang for buck I'd recommend is a 2x8GB kit of 3000Mhz Ripjaws V to go with a Ryzen 5 either 4-core or 6-core CPU and a B350 motherboard for overclocking in the future but for cheaper than an X370 board.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($176.37 @ B&H)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($163.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $400.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-27 03:22 EDT-0400

As we know RAM prices are crazy right now , how about

i5 8400 , 16GB (8X2) ram 2400 , GTX 1060 .

i think intel will work fine with the 2400Mhz.

That CPU is crazy. It's a 1050Ti not a 1080Ti

no i am pairing i5 with the 1060 and not 1050 ti and that is exactly my point . when all i am going to do is game i don't want a powerful processor that is not being used to its full potential .

 

[karanxplode]

I would recommend you go with the higher tier CPU for the instance that it will last longer in games and will be ready to rock if and when you decide to bump up your GPU to a higher level card.
As for the 1060 6GB the answer is no, you do not want to go with a dual core i3. Go with the mid level chip for CPU like a Ryzen 5 and run it at default base clocks and then overclock it down the road when you need to and when you upgrade your GPU. But be warned, when going Ryzen, you need faster RAM for better performance from the CPU, so it's best to go 3000Mhz or more on the speeds. The best bang for buck I'd recommend is a 2x8GB kit of 3000Mhz Ripjaws V to go with a Ryzen 5 either 4-core or 6-core CPU and a B350 motherboard for overclocking in the future but for cheaper than an X370 board.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($176.37 @ B&H)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($163.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $400.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-27 03:22 EDT-0400

As we know RAM prices are crazy right now , how about

i5 8400 , 16GB (8X2) ram 2400 , GTX 1060 .

i think intel will work fine with the 2400Mhz.

LOL. I edited my post before you posted this but you must have already been on the page before I updated it.

haha yeah i saw , this is really a tough call to make without any expert knowledge .

 

[LordVile]

I would recommend you go with the higher tier CPU for the instance that it will last longer in games and will be ready to rock if and when you decide to bump up your GPU to a higher level card.
As for the 1060 6GB the answer is no, you do not want to go with a dual core i3. Go with the mid level chip for CPU like a Ryzen 5 and run it at default base clocks and then overclock it down the road when you need to and when you upgrade your GPU. But be warned, when going Ryzen, you need faster RAM for better performance from the CPU, so it's best to go 3000Mhz or more on the speeds. The best bang for buck I'd recommend is a 2x8GB kit of 3000Mhz Ripjaws V to go with a Ryzen 5 either 4-core or 6-core CPU and a B350 motherboard for overclocking in the future but for cheaper than an X370 board.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($176.37 @ B&H)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($163.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $400.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-27 03:22 EDT-0400

As we know RAM prices are crazy right now , how about

i5 8400 , 16GB (8X2) ram 2400 , GTX 1060 .

i think intel will work fine with the 2400Mhz.

That CPU is crazy. It's a 1050Ti not a 1080Ti

no i am pairing i5 with the 1060 and not 1050 ti and that is exactly my point . when all i am going to do is game i don't want a powerful processor that is not being used to its full potential .

The OP sounds like they already own the 1050Ti whats the point in suggesting stuff for a card they don't have?

 

[QwerkyPengwen]

If you build around the GPU and undersell yourself on the CPU then when you come to find that you want more horsepower and get a better GPU (and trust me, you will) you will kicking yourself in the teeth for having an underpowered CPU. If you don't push the CPU to 100% it's fine. It just means that you aren't bottlenecking at all and it will come in handy down the road when you need more juice. Better to get a 4-core Ryzen 3 with a B350 motherboard at least so it can be overclocked when the time comes for you to need more juice and that way you don't have to buy a whole new board along with a CPU upgrade if you also wanted to get a more powerful CPU. The whole point of spending just a little more for more power that you aren't going to use right away now is so that you save yourself the money later and overall don't spend as much to get the performance you want/need.

 

[LordVile]

If you build around the GPU and undersell yourself on the CPU then when you come to find that you want more horsepower and get a better GPU (and trust me, you will) you will kicking yourself in the teeth for having an underpowered CPU. If you don't push the CPU to 100% it's fine. It just means that you aren't bottlenecking at all and it will come in handy down the road when you need more juice. Better to get a 4-core Ryzen 3 with a B350 motherboard at least so it can be overclocked when the time comes for you to need more juice and that way you don't have to buy a whole new board along with a CPU upgrade if you also wanted to get a more powerful CPU. The whole point of spending just a little more for more power that you aren't going to use right away now is so that you save yourself the money later and overall don't spend as much to get the performance you want/need.

Even a r3 should be fine for the next few years with a 1060 or even 1070. A lot of games are still single thread heavy and most clock for clock ryzen systems are very close.

 

[RobCrezz]

i3 8100

r3 1300x

Either of them would work great with the 1050 ti.

 

[karanxplode]

If you build around the GPU and undersell yourself on the CPU then when you come to find that you want more horsepower and get a better GPU (and trust me, you will) you will kicking yourself in the teeth for having an underpowered CPU. If you don't push the CPU to 100% it's fine. It just means that you aren't bottlenecking at all and it will come in handy down the road when you need more juice. Better to get a 4-core Ryzen 3 with a B350 motherboard at least so it can be overclocked when the time comes for you to need more juice and that way you don't have to buy a whole new board along with a CPU upgrade if you also wanted to get a more powerful CPU. The whole point of spending just a little more for more power that you aren't going to use right away now is so that you save yourself the money later and overall don't spend as much to get the performance you want/need.

Even a r3 should be fine for the next few years with a 1060 or even 1070. A lot of games are still single thread heavy and most clock for clock ryzen systems are very close.

An i3 with the a 1060/1070 , i have never heard of this . i think i3 will be a bottleneck for this setup

 

[RobCrezz]

If you build around the GPU and undersell yourself on the CPU then when you come to find that you want more horsepower and get a better GPU (and trust me, you will) you will kicking yourself in the teeth for having an underpowered CPU. If you don't push the CPU to 100% it's fine. It just means that you aren't bottlenecking at all and it will come in handy down the road when you need more juice. Better to get a 4-core Ryzen 3 with a B350 motherboard at least so it can be overclocked when the time comes for you to need more juice and that way you don't have to buy a whole new board along with a CPU upgrade if you also wanted to get a more powerful CPU. The whole point of spending just a little more for more power that you aren't going to use right away now is so that you save yourself the money later and overall don't spend as much to get the performance you want/need.

Even a r3 should be fine for the next few years with a 1060 or even 1070. A lot of games are still single thread heavy and most clock for clock ryzen systems are very close.

An i3 with the a 1060/1070 , i have never heard of this . i think i3 will be a bottleneck for this setup

Depends on the model.

The 8th gen 8350k for example is just as fast as previous gen i5s like the 7600k and 6600k.

 

[LordVile]

If you build around the GPU and undersell yourself on the CPU then when you come to find that you want more horsepower and get a better GPU (and trust me, you will) you will kicking yourself in the teeth for having an underpowered CPU. If you don't push the CPU to 100% it's fine. It just means that you aren't bottlenecking at all and it will come in handy down the road when you need more juice. Better to get a 4-core Ryzen 3 with a B350 motherboard at least so it can be overclocked when the time comes for you to need more juice and that way you don't have to buy a whole new board along with a CPU upgrade if you also wanted to get a more powerful CPU. The whole point of spending just a little more for more power that you aren't going to use right away now is so that you save yourself the money later and overall don't spend as much to get the performance you want/need.

Even a r3 should be fine for the next few years with a 1060 or even 1070. A lot of games are still single thread heavy and most clock for clock ryzen systems are very close.

An i3 with the a 1060/1070 , i have never heard of this . i think i3 will be a bottleneck for this setup

An r3 not an i3 and the i3 8100 wouldn't bottleneck a 1060 and probably would bottleneck a 1070 as its a 4 core 4 thread CPU at around 4GHz

 

[LordVile]

If you build around the GPU and undersell yourself on the CPU then when you come to find that you want more horsepower and get a better GPU (and trust me, you will) you will kicking yourself in the teeth for having an underpowered CPU. If you don't push the CPU to 100% it's fine. It just means that you aren't bottlenecking at all and it will come in handy down the road when you need more juice. Better to get a 4-core Ryzen 3 with a B350 motherboard at least so it can be overclocked when the time comes for you to need more juice and that way you don't have to buy a whole new board along with a CPU upgrade if you also wanted to get a more powerful CPU. The whole point of spending just a little more for more power that you aren't going to use right away now is so that you save yourself the money later and overall don't spend as much to get the performance you want/need.

Even a r3 should be fine for the next few years with a 1060 or even 1070. A lot of games are still single thread heavy and most clock for clock ryzen systems are very close.

An i3 with the a 1060/1070 , i have never heard of this . i think i3 will be a bottleneck for this setup

Depends on the model.

The 8th gen 8350k for example is just as fast as previous gen i7s like the 7700k and 6700k.

6600k and 7600K it doesn't have HT