[SOLVED] Which is the best CPU for GTX 1060 6GB?

[SandhuPlayZ]

Hi, I've got a GTX 1060 6GB at a screen of 1366X768 screen and a RAM of 16GB DRR3.
I want a good CPU which has a great performance at this screen until I get a new monitor.
I saw some CPUs, Here are the ones that would like to get- i5 8400, i5 9400F or a i3 9100F.
Can you suggest a which will be best? also you advice some other CPUs rather than these ones.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Hazzahead]

i5 8400 is good.
https://www.google.com/search?safe=....3218.0j17j2......0....1..gws-wiz.FwU1nRXFR_A

 

[RobCrezz]

What motherboard do you have? Or do you intend on changing the motherboard and ram?

 

[iMatty]

i5 8400 is good.
https://www.google.com/search?safe=strict&ei=f2n_XPiZAZH39QOipaB4&q=GTX+1060+6GB+cpu+pair+site:https://forums.tomshardware.com&oq=GTX+1060+6GB+cpu+pair+site:https://forums.tomshardware.com&gs_l=psy-ab.3...3965.8732..8905...1.0..0.232.3218.0j17j2......0....1..gws-wiz.FwU1nRXFR_A

Please before recommending something to the OP, read the post carefully, he said he has a 16GB of ddr3,
CoffeeLake will use the 300 series chipset, and will not be backwards compatible with the 100 or 200 series.
100 series boards exist(ed) with DDR3L support, I don't believe any 200 series boards supported anything other than DDR4.

 

[SandhuPlayZ]

What motherboard do you have? Or do you intend on changing the motherboard and ram?

It's from Zebronics. ZEB-G31. Just a cheap one.

 

[iMatty]

Get an ASUS or MSI one.
Cheap motherboard could break any sec and kill some hardware with it.

 

[SandhuPlayZ]

Get an ASUS or MSI one.
Cheap motherboard could break any sec and kill some hardware with it.

So what about this, it's from ASUS.
https://www.googleadservices.com/pa...MIo9zcqZTh4gIVEh4rCh3xfQA4EAQYAiABEgJRMPD_BwE

 

[iMatty]

Whats your budget exaclty? also you'll probably need to change your rams some of the processors you included doesn't support ddr3.

 

[iMatty]

To my knowledge, there is no DDR5 memory for motherboards so far.. the RTX series has GDDR5 yeah.
Something like this : https://pcpartpicker.com/list/
Or you could wait and see if the prices of CPUs will drop after the ryzen launch.

 

[SandhuPlayZ]

My budget is 500$ but I can increase it a little bit. I think a Corsair DDR4 16GB is perfect. And it's only 7000INR.

 

[iMatty]

I included a link to a list, its under 300$.
You could always go for a better CPU, you could go for a ryzen CPU with a 3200MHZ ram and good mobo.

 

[SandhuPlayZ]

I included a link to a list, its under 300$.
You could always go for a better CPU, you could go for a ryzen CPU with a 3200MHZ ram and good mobo.

I have never used a AMD processor. So, I don't trust it too well. But if it has a really great performance and value for price, I won't hesitate to try it. Yeah, The RAM is Corsair DDR4 16GB 3200Mhz. And I remember a Processor it was Ryzen 1300x or something. I think about it.

 

[RobCrezz]

yeah either way you will need new motherboard, ram and cpu.

You should be able to get the 2000 series of Ryzen for good price, with a B450 motherboard. I would recommend the R5 2600.

 

[DMAN999]

Look at this list and check the prices where you are:

System Builder

pcpartpicker.com

I didn't include a GPU because at your resolution the 1060 6GB card you have will work fine.
Also the other Motherboards I would recommend if you don't want the Asus I chose are the MSI B450 Tomahawk or MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC which both reviewed well.

 

[SandhuPlayZ]

Look at this list and check the prices where you are:

System Builder

pcpartpicker.com

I didn't include a GPU because at your resolution the 1060 6GB card you have will work fine.
Also the other Motherboards I would recommend if you don't want the Asus I chose are the MSI B450 Tomahawk or MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC which both reviewed well.

can you tell how can I view the list, I never used that website before. When I click, it doesn't show the list.

 

[DMAN999]

It should let you view the list just by clicking on that link.
But here are the parts in the List I linked to:

CPU		AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor	$145.66		FREE		$145.66	Buy
CPU Cooler		ARCTIC - Freezer 34 eSports DUO CPU Cooler	$39.99				$39.99	Buy
Motherboard		Asus - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard	$119.99				$119.99	Buy
Memory		G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	$102.99		FREE		$102.99	Buy

 

[SandhuPlayZ]

It should let you view the list just by clicking on that link.
But here are the parts in the List I linked to:

CPU		AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor	$145.66		FREE		$145.66	Buy
CPU Cooler		ARCTIC - Freezer 34 eSports DUO CPU Cooler	$39.99				$39.99	Buy
Motherboard		Asus - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard	$119.99				$119.99	Buy
Memory		G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	$102.99		FREE		$102.99	Buy

Thanks, that is in my budget too! Would have to increase it a little, but I'll do it. And how long can this PC last? Any idea?
Here are all the parts-
*AMD Ryzen 2600
*GTX 1060 6Gb
*ASUS Strix B450-F Gaming Motherboard
*ARCTIC 34 eSports DUO CPU Cooler
*Trident Z RGB 16GB RAM DDR4 3200Mhz
*1366x768 60Hz
Thanks for the help guys

 

[DMAN999]

I just built mine in November 2018 and I don't see any reason I can't keep using it as is for at least 5 years or so.
I might upgrade to a Ryzen 3000 Series cpu next year depending on the prices.
But the nice thing is that I can just buy a newer CPU and swap it for my current CPU without having to upgrade anything else.

 

[SandhuPlayZ]

I just built mine in November 2018 and I don't see any reason I can't keep using it as is for at least 5 years or so.
I might upgrade to a Ryzen 3000 Series cpu nest year depending on the prices.
But the nice thing is that I can just buy a nbewer CPU and swap it for my current CPU without having to up[grade anything else.

Can I use this Motherboard? The other one is expensive and I have to buy SSD too,
https://www.amazon.in/ASUS-EX-H110M-V-ATX-Gaming-Motherboard/dp/B01NBEW0VF

 

[DMAN999]

That is for Intel CPUs and won't work for an AMD Ryzen CPU.
These will work and are cheaper BUT I would read some reviews before buying to see how good they really are:

https://www.amazon.in/s?k=MSI+B450M+GAMING+PLUS&i=computers&ref=nb_sb_noss

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[SandhuPlayZ]

Actually, I think I would get a 3000Mhz RAM memory. Since my budget has overflowed 🙁 And a ASUS prime B450. I already have a cooler, and I would upgrade it later when I save some more money.