4 reasons I'm not buying a high-end CPU for high-end gaming anymore

When it comes to CPU choice, going with something high-end might not be worth it anymore

Apr 9, 2025 - 18:03
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4 reasons I'm not buying a high-end CPU for high-end gaming anymore

When it comes to gaming PCs, CPU choice is paramount. It's often the starting point for many builds, and rightfully so. It's the heart and soul, and while the GPU is just as worthy of consideration, which CPU you choose "sets the tone" for a build. The highest-end, most expensive CPUs might be tempting to opt for, but I'm choosing to opt out of a high-end CPU for future gaming PC builds, and there are 4 main reasons why.