Optiplex11 New Member May 29, 2024 #1 What is the best 1151 socket CPU within a reasonable price range for gaming? I also need a motherboard and RAM but it will come later. Since I'm on a budget, about $120 is the most I will spend on a CPU. Any ideas?
What is the best 1151 socket CPU within a reasonable price range for gaming? I also need a motherboard and RAM but it will come later. Since I'm on a budget, about $120 is the most I will spend on a CPU. Any ideas?
johnb35 Administrator Staff member May 29, 2024 #2 Ebay 8700k for about 100 bucks. Not sure why you want to go so old tech here especially since you need motherboard and ram too.
Ebay 8700k for about 100 bucks. Not sure why you want to go so old tech here especially since you need motherboard and ram too.
Intel_man VIP Member May 30, 2024 #3 Optiplex11 said: I also need a motherboard and RAM but it will come later Click to expand... You should really wait until you've got the budget for the whole build.
Optiplex11 said: I also need a motherboard and RAM but it will come later Click to expand... You should really wait until you've got the budget for the whole build.
beers Moderator Staff member Jun 1, 2024 #4 I'd consider a console at that price point, by the time you assemble your computer it's still a >7 year old computer.
I'd consider a console at that price point, by the time you assemble your computer it's still a >7 year old computer.