I'm planning to buy a used RX 7600XT that's in great condition for around £300. ChatGPT suggested that the Ryzen 5 5500 would be a good match, but I'm a bit skeptical about that recommendation. I'm mainly looking to play Elden Ring, which is my all-time favorite game, and I want to mod it and play a few other titles as well. My budget for the CPU isn't set in stone, but I'm aiming for around £100. The Ryzen 5 5500 is currently priced at £60 on Amazon, and I want to know if that's a smart choice for my needs.
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If you don’t already have an AM4 setup, it's not worth investing in an AM4 CPU at retail prices right now. For a budget option, you might want to look into the Ryzen 7500, although you might need to find it on AliExpress to stick to your budget.
I don't see many AM5 CPUs available for me. I’ll check out a local parts shop to look for something.