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Is spending over $500 on a CPU overkill for gaming?
With GPU prices soaring and mid-range CPUs delivering excellent gaming performance, the value proposition of high-end processors is increasingly debated in 2026. Cast your vote on whether spending over $500 on a CPU is justified for gaming.
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