Core Upgrade [CPU, Motherboard, RAM]

[Izuzo]

Not really sure what CPU to pair with my current GTX 1070 for the options required. 9700K, 8700K, 9900K, 2700X, 3700X(?) Help!

BUDGET AND LOCATION:

 

The USA. I do have a Microcenter within reach.

Quite flexible. $600-800 If anything will part over time.

 

AIM:

 

Replacing my computer's core to increase a bit of client-side and viewer-side performance. Preferably would rather do a single computer setup. Still, want similar or better rendering performance in Premiere and After Effects.

 

MONITORS:

 

If possible, I'd like to still run my dual monitor setup with a chance of maybe working in my old 144hz for video watching purposes due to the weird Windows framerate video playback (bug? not sure if it's a bug or just a weird flaw)

 

PERIPHERALS:

 

Won't be needing additional peripherals. I'm already four keyboards and mice deep. (They all have their specific uses.)

 

WHY AM I UPGRADING:

 

I'm upgrading because there are a few games that have recently begun to test my CPU's limits and they're winning. With the new NVENC that got implemented in OBS, it has been less of a problem but would still like other applications to function without the 100% usage input delay. (Recently been experiencing this with Division 2 and Siege while streaming which makes Discord or any of the VOIP services I use to have a bit of a response delay. I also like to keep another game such as Black Desert Online minimized to the system tray in the background for AFK purposes.  

 

[Wufflez]

This is an upgrade? For cheapest, I'd stay with what socket your motherboard supports, as long as it's recent. What CPU do you have now?

[Izuzo]

1 minute ago, Wufflez said:

This is an upgrade? For cheapest, I'd stay with what socket your motherboard supports, as long as it's recent. What CPU do you have now?

Currently, have an i7 4790K on Haswell art. A little rough to do an upgrade on LGA 1150 

[Wufflez]

I'd probably recommend the 2700x. It way out performs the 8700k under a streaming load, while obviously under performs the 9700k or 9900k. The price jump to the 9700k, which I would recommend next, isn't worth it imo. It does kind of depend on how much you stream vs how much you game without streaming. I would say that it is entirely up to your personal preference, or willingness to spend. 

tl;dr 

9700k or 2700x

[lmaobadatmath]

The 2700x will probably be a better bet for streaming, as it increases the quality of for the viewers (the Intel chips drop more frames at higher bitrates) although the framerate may not be as high on your side. If you are really serious about building a viewer base, I would go for Ryzen, if you can wait until june/July, you should pick up Zen 2.

[Izuzo]

24 minutes ago, lmaobadatmath said:

The 2700x will probably be a better bet for streaming, as it increases the quality of for the viewers (the Intel chips drop more frames at higher bitrates) although the framerate may not be as high on your side. If you are really serious about building a viewer base, I would go for Ryzen, if you can wait until june/July, you should pick up Zen 2.

 Wish Zen 2 came out the beginning of the year. I've been super hesitant about upgrading just to try and wait for it.

[Izuzo]

32 minutes ago, lmaobadatmath said:

The 2700x will probably be a better bet for streaming, as it increases the quality of for the viewers (the Intel chips drop more frames at higher bitrates) although the framerate may not be as high on your side. If you are really serious about building a viewer base, I would go for Ryzen, if you can wait until june/July, you should pick up Zen 2.

@lmaobadatmath @Wufflez I assume DDR4 3000 would be enough as far as RAM?

[lmaobadatmath]

Yep