Hey folks! I'm looking to upgrade my setup a bit. I've got an RX 470 8GB graphics card and I'm mainly focused on having a smooth, stable experience playing CS2—not looking for anything too high-end, just something that works well together without overspending. I'm trying to find a CPU and motherboard combo that won't bottleneck my GPU too much. If you have any suggestions for budget to mid-range options, that would be awesome! Thanks a bunch!
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If you're looking for something on the lower end, I’d recommend the Ryzen 5 5500 along with a B550 motherboard. It should pair well with your RX 470 and give you the performance you want for CS2.
Before making a purchase, it's good to know whether you're using DDR3 or DDR4 RAM. This can influence your CPU and motherboard choices significantly. What are you currently running?
What's your current CPU and motherboard setup? It can help narrow down the options!
I'm using an i3-6100 with a B150M Mortar.
I've got 16GB of DDR4 RAM.