Need help deciding which Motherboard/CPU with integrated GPU to buy

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Hi all,

My current situation is this: I need a PC that can eventually play most games at 1080p and a stable 60fps. I need that same PC to immediately be able to do music production with Reaper. I'm planning on getting an RTX 5060 Ti as my GPU later down the road (which should be enough for my gaming needs), but in the meantime I want a CPU with an integrated GPU.

I was thinking of going with a Ryzen 5 of some sort and a medium sized build. I also need a low noise level for audio recording.

Could you recommend me a CPU/Motherboard that are relatively future-proof and will require minimal upgrading for when I eventually buy a 5060 Ti and aim for my gaming needs? Does any of this sound like a bad idea? This will be my first ever build. Thank you

Posted Feb 19, 2026, 3:10 PM UTC · edited

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