0-20k Cheapest Possible CPU+Mobo combo for 1080p

sid41299

sid41299

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I have an ex-office PC with an i7-6700 that pairs perfectly well with my 1660 Super for 1080p gaming. However the motherboard it it is in is a PoS whose components keep failing randomly (First it was the RAM slots; I'm down to one working slot. Now it's all the internet connectivity options. Even a fresh install of Windows hasn't fixed it).

What is the cheapest motherboard and CPU combo I could pair with a 1660 Super for 1080p? Alternatively, would it be worth it to try and get a used motherboard for the i7-6700 already in the system? I'm not too fussed about overclocking the CPU/memory and the like, I'm fine with anything cheap as long as it won't bottleneck the GPU.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers!
 
If you already enjoy playing on the i7-6700 and want to go cheap just get a new mobo. I wouldnt recommend buying a used motherboard in India. Just buy a new one which will cost around 3k.
 
el_diablo said:
If you already enjoy playing on the i7-6700 and want to go cheap just get a new mobo. I wouldnt recommend buying a used motherboard in India. Just buy a new one which will cost around 3k.
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No stores near me are selling LGA1151 boards for new under 5K (and that for H110 boards)
 
sid41299 said:
Now it's all the internet connectivity options. Even a fresh install of Windows hasn't fixed it
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That might simply be due to Windows' just plain dropping driver support. It happened with many laptops that had Mediatek chipsets. The WiFi 6 chipsets were being limited to 100Mbps or 54Mbps. One way to confirm it would be to boot Linux (no need to install it, just boot a linux ISO), and check your internet connectivity. If it works, then that would confirm it.

That being said, I think only Ant Esports, Zebronics and the like make motherboards for older gen CPUs now.
I know that since I was looking for one too. They're okay, I suppose. Might pick one up, since they're so cheap anyway.
 
You can get a a520 motherboard for 3.9k, and pair it with any AM4 processor. That should be good for the foreseeable future, and upgrade the processor to something like 5700x3d or 5900x and upgrade the graphics card too.
 
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