Hey everyone! I'm in the process of building my first PC and I've got my eye on a GPU—the ASRock Steel Legend OC Arc B580 with 12GB GDDR6. I'm a bit lost when it comes to which CPU would pair well with it. I'm aiming for a 1080p monitor setup and I primarily play games like Marvel Rivals and Minecraft. I'd really appreciate any recommendations for CPUs or even other GPUs to consider! Since I'm new to this, I welcome any general advice or suggestions as well. Thanks so much!
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If you're considering AMD, the Ryzen 7600X or 9600X are good options to pair with that GPU. They offer great performance for gaming and should work well for your needs, depending on what your budget looks like!
For Intel, I recommend looking into the 12th or 14th generation i5 models, as they offer a solid balance of performance and price for gaming. If you're on a tighter budget, even the i3 12100F can handle games like yours quite well and can be found for as low as $40 used. Totally worth considering, especially if you're just playing games and not doing heavy tasks.
Thank you so much for your input! It was very helpful! 🙂
Thank you!