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Suzzu
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‎05-13-2026 02:30 AM
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Hello Intel community,

I recently started ordering parts for my first desktop PC build and my first purchase was the MSI Z490 EDGE GAMING WIFI motherboard. Even though I’m not a gamer, I was impressed by the board's features, specifications, and overall value.

I plan to use this PC mainly for CAD, coding, programming, video editing, content creation, storing music/videos/photos, and managing my own personal website. My main question is: which LGA1200 CPU would you recommend for these types of workloads? Would it be better to buy a 10th Gen processor now or wait for the 11th Gen CPUs?

Also, what graphics card would you suggest for productivity and creative work rather than gaming? I’d really appreciate any advice, recommendations, build tips, or suggestions for a first-time builder. Thanks everyone!

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AlHill
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‎05-17-2026 10:20 AM
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You should look at MSI's supported processors:

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MPG-Z490-GAMING-EDGE-WIFI/support#cpu

 

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