I'm in the process of building my first PC and I just decided on getting a 9060XT graphics card. However, I'm feeling a bit lost when it comes to choosing a CPU. I want to make sure I pick one that works well with the GPU, but I also don't want to break the bank. I'm looking for options that are not too expensive but aren't just the absolute bare minimum. Any recommendations?
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If you're looking for budget-friendly options, consider a Ryzen 5700X or 5500X3D if you're not using DDR5 RAM. Otherwise, if you can afford DDR5, look into the 7500F or 7600X models. They’ll pair nicely with your GPU without costing a fortune.
A good rule of thumb is to choose any CPU that ends in X3D; they're typically well-suited for gaming and should work great with your build!
Okay, that sounds simple enough! Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the advice! Unfortunately, I can't afford DDR5 right now, but my friend offered me his old 16GB of DDR5, so that's a solid plan for the time being.