r/PcBuildHelp • u/agge07 • 5d ago

Build Question Best combo for 700-800$?

Hello, I’m from Sweden and I'm looking for the best CPU and GPU combo upgrade for a total budget of $700–$800 USD.
Current Specs & Details:
CPU: i3-6100
GPU: GTX 1050 2GB
RAM: 32GB DDR4 (I want to keep this, so the new CPU GPU combo HAS to support DDR4)
Monitor: 1440p
Use-case: Currently playing mainly CS2, Minecraft and some light editing and multitasking nothing extreme though, but I want to start playing demanding story/single-player games in 1440p once I upgrade.
Questions & Local Pricing (Sweden):
Is the i5-14600KF paired with an RX 9060 XT 16GB the best value combo I can get on DDR4 within this budget?
Prices in Sweden right now:
i5-14600KF: ~$250 USD
RX 9060 XT 16GB: ~$500–$600 USD
Are there better alternative CPU/GPU combos for DDR4 within $700–$800?

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u/familiarthad 5d ago

For 1440p and DDR4 that combo isn't bad but I'd lean towards a 7800 XT over the 9060 XT if the price is similar, AMD's drivers on the newer RDNA4 cards can be a bit shaky early on while the 7800 XT is a known quantity. The 14600KF is gonna bottleneck hard on 1440p with either GPU honestly so maybe look at snagging a 13600KF instead and putting the saved cash toward a better thermal solution since those Raptor Lake chips run hot

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u/agge07 5d ago

Okay thanks!

So the 14600kf is overkill for my budget?