I'm in the market for a new PC and primarily want to use it for playing Rust. I'm not a complete newbie when it comes to building PCs, but I'm stuck on figuring out the right CPU and GPU combo. My last setup could only manage 1080p low settings and I'd like to stick to 1080p with medium-low graphics this time. For me, maintaining high FPS is crucial since I play competitively, and I've learned that low graphics are better for PVP in Rust. I keep seeing different recommendations and it's making the decision harder. I want a strong CPU since Rust is CPU-intensive, but I don't want to overspend on that and end up with a weaker GPU. My budget for the CPU and GPU combined is around 1100-1400 AUD. I've already selected my other components and I'll be using an AM5 motherboard with 32GB of DDR5 RAM (6000MHz).
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You have some great CPU options like the 7500F, 7600, and 9600 series. Pairing those with GPUs like the 9060 or 9070 should really boost your gaming experience. Just make sure to prioritize a good GPU since it can impact your performance significantly, especially in a CPU-heavy game like Rust.
For your budget, consider going with an RTX 5060 Ti paired with a Ryzen 5. It’s a solid combo that should handle Rust pretty well, especially given your focus on FPS and lower settings.
That sounds good! The RTX 5060 Ti and Ryzen 5 9600X fit within your budget, so it's definitely a solid choice.
Got it, I’m leaning towards NVIDIA. Do you think the Ryzen 5 9600X would work well with an NVIDIA GPU instead?