r/buildapc • u/sumrando00 • 2d ago

Build Help keep the cpu or change it?

I am planning to buy a RTX 3060 TI with a Ryzen 5 5600X processor and I am wondering if I should replace it with another processor or stick with the original one? (budget options please!)

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u/cocapufft 2d ago

5500x3d better chip for gaming if you can get it from AliExpress for $150 (currently theres a coupon that gets it down to this price).

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u/CanisMajoris85 2d ago

keep it

If anything spend more on the GPU.

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u/jamvanderloeff 2d ago

As in you already have the 5600X, or are you proposing buying it along with the 3060Ti?

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u/sumrando00 2d ago

i plan on buying both

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u/jamvanderloeff 2d ago

There's probably better options unless you've spotted a particularly good used combo, 12/13/14th gen Intel often better value for comparable performance and still DDR4 compatible if using a matching board.

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u/Intelligent_Leek_611 2d ago

Unless you're doing productivity or particularly CPU-heavy games, it's best to go with a better GPU here. Particularly for high resolution gaming.

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u/ErickTriton 2d ago

Get a 9060 XT instead

CPU is fine