Newbie here with a question

[GIANTjinzo]

I just got in to pc gaming about a month ago. I play on 1080p with a 144hz monitor. I’d like to play with the settings on high or ultra and still get the 144hz. I was looking at a 2070 but I don’t know what cpu to go with. I’d like to stick with Intel. My apologies for my ignorance or if this is worded crazy lol.

[PopsicleHustler]

Your question is perfectly adequate. For CPU your best bet would be 9600k+high end cooler with nice Z390 motherboard for good overclocking. If you have extra cash, you can go i7 8700k and Z370 or Z390. I wouldn't recommend i7 9700k because it lacks hyperthreading.

 

Welcome to LTT forum btw. 

[Quadriplegic]

22 minutes ago, PopsicleHustler said:

Your question is perfectly adequate. For CPU your best bet would be 9600k+high end cooler with nice Z390 motherboard for good overclocking. If you have extra cash, you can go i7 8700k and Z370 or Z390. I wouldn't recommend i7 9700k because it lacks hyperthreading.

 

Welcome to LTT forum btw. 

But 9700k features 8 physical cores, while 8700k has only 6. If price is similar, 9700k is good option too (I am not well informed on 9700k's thermals).
HyperThreading does not double CPU's performance, it gives up to %30 boost if I remember right

[PopsicleHustler]

6 hours ago, Quadriplegic said:

But 9700k features 8 physical cores, while 8700k has only 6. If price is similar, 9700k is good option too (I am not well informed on 9700k's thermals).
HyperThreading does not double CPU's performance, it gives up to %30 boost if I remember right

Hyperthreading "doubles" thread count. 9700k is 8 cores/8 threads CPU, while 8700k is 6 cores/12 threads. Both 8700k and 9700k perform similar in game, but 8700k will handle heavier loads and multitasking alot better.

[Quadriplegic]

8 hours ago, PopsicleHustler said:

Hyperthreading "doubles" thread count. 9700k is 8 cores/8 threads CPU, while 8700k is 6 cores/12 threads. Both 8700k and 9700k perform similar in game, but 8700k will handle heavier loads and multitasking alot better.

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