Need a quick CPU rec to pair w/ RTX 3070 | Linus Tech Tips | Page 1

midnight laurel May 24, 2025, 11:36 PM

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I own a GIGABYTE RTX 3070 Gaming OC 8GB. Anyone got good CPU recommendations that pairs well with this GPU?

I just play Valorant, and I want to play 1440p 144hz+, but I also want to try PCVR, and experience GTA VI one day

alpine vector May 25, 2025, 1:37 AM

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welp what buget/where you are

midnight laurel May 25, 2025, 2:26 AM

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alpine vector welp what buget/where you are

I have a GPU and SSD already, with a budget of like $1000-1200 to cover the rest

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Budget’s not a strict thing, more like suggestions to get the best bang4buck CPU kinda thing for the GPU I already have

alpine vector May 25, 2025, 2:37 AM

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7600x

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+32GB of H16A ram+just about any am5 board with feature set you want

midnight laurel May 25, 2025, 2:57 AM

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thoughts on this

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/RLtwZc

Part List - AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, GeForce RTX 3070, Lian Li A3-mATX Mi...

Part List - AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, GeForce RTX 3070, Lian Li A3-mATX MicroATX Mini Tower

alpine vector May 25, 2025, 2:58 AM

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midnight laurel thoughts on this https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/RLtwZc

why 7700x?

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ram is way overpriced/psu overkill/no prices for other thnigs

midnight laurel May 25, 2025, 3:02 AM

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alpine vector why 7700x?

oh idk, someone else on pcpartpicker made this

alpine vector May 25, 2025, 3:02 AM

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midnight laurel oh idk, someone else on pcpartpicker made this

its 3% faster tops for gaming

midnight laurel May 25, 2025, 3:02 AM

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honestly would love your opinion on a build suggestion based on my requirements:

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one sec

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https://pcpartpicker.com/forums/topic/483183-already-own-gpu-ssd-and-case-cad1200-budget-for-gaming-pcvr#cx4629009

Already own GPU, SSD, and case. ~CAD$1200 budget for gaming & PCVR ...

Already own GPU, SSD, and case. ~CAD$1200 budget for gaming & PCVR

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It would be best if I could just pick all the parts from CanadaComputers

#Need a quick CPU rec to pair w/ RTX 3070