what cpu to pair with gtx 1070 for 1440p gaming under 200 Dollars

[alreadyfuell]

Im going to buy a ryzen 1600 paired with gtx 1070 for my first build, but i need another cheaper build for backup plan if my budget is not enough for 1600. what cpu will be the best for under 200 dollar?

 

[raisonjohn]

The i5-7500 for ~$190 is your alternative

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $188.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-24 21:33 EDT-0400

 

[drkatz42]

Intel Core i5-7400 Kaby Lake

 

[alreadyfuell]

in my country i5 7500 is the same as the ryzen 1600, do you have any cheaper alternatives?

 

[raisonjohn]

This:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7400 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($177.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $177.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-24 21:37 EDT-0400

or, this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $189.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-24 21:38 EDT-0400

Depending on your prices in your country.

 

[alreadyfuell]

thanks for the answer