Budget gaming CPU

[Gwyn]

Hi guys

Im having a tough time deciding on a CPU for a new budget build for my son.

GPU will be a 1660 super and I was seriously looking at a Ryzen 3 3300x but as you cant get them for love nor money, I am looking at either a 3100 or i3 10100.

Only a tenner difference now. Is it worth waiting a while for a 3300x or would one of the others be good enough. Pc will be used for the likes of COD and BL3 at 1080p.

I know I can runner fast ram with the Ryzen and overclock if needed but would there be much difference in real life performance between the 2?

Cheers
Gwyn

 

[Gwyn]

Would that not be slower than the ones in my post?

 

[Gwyn]

Im trying to keep every thing a low as I can, I have allocated £120 for the CPU. Nothing bought yet.

 

[Gwyn]

The 3100 is a great cpu for the price. 4 core and 8 thread for £100 is a bargain

Thanks, thats the issue, I can get the I3 10100 for just over that and so cant decide which to go for.

 

[Gwyn]

You might be better off picking up used parts in members market. After 5th Nov there may be some people looking to shift on their CPU

Good point. I am running a 3600 and its great, what do they tend to go for used?

 

[Gwyn]

3600x often get sold around £140-150 mark. I think the 3600 would be around £100. Not seen any for along time tho. I guess you are building something for someone else with a budget?

Yes my son. I want enough cash for the 1660 super at 1080p

 

[Gwyn]

Thanks for every ones help. I think I will wait a bit and see what happens.