Hey everyone! I'm planning to build a PC on a budget (around €1,100, hopefully under €1,000), and I'm looking to get the 5070 GPU. I've found it available close to MSRP, so I'm excited about that! The only CPU that fits my budget, between €100 and €140, is the i5 13400f. I've checked some bottleneck calculators, and they suggest there would be a significant bottleneck, but a lot of tech influencers say it won't be a problem at all. I'm wondering if I should consider downgrading to a 5060 Ti with 16GB and invest in a better processor, or if the i5 13400f will be sufficient for my needs.
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You should be fine with the i5 13400f! Honestly, those bottleneck calculators aren't reliable, especially when it comes to higher-end GPUs. Trust the tech influencers on this one; your setup should work well together.
If possible, consider the 12600K instead. It offers better performance, but you'll need to check if it fits your budget. Just saying, it might be worth the extra investment in the long run!
Thanks for the reassurance! I thought those calculators were a bit off, especially for higher-end cards. Just wanted to double-check.