What cpu should I upgrade to?

[zdemigod]

Tl;DR: I'm looking only to game, I'm currently gaming at 1440p 144hz and since I'm currently with a 6600k cpu and a gtx 1080 I want to upgrade cpu, what should i upgrade to? I don't want to go higher than 400 bucks on the cpu (so 9700k/3800x max)

 

 

Here is my current setup:

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor	$221.00 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler	CRYORIG H7 49 CFM CPU Cooler	$49.98 @ Amazon
Motherboard	MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING 3X ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory	G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2400 Memory	$59.90 @ Newegg
Storage	ADATA Premier SP550 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage	Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$37.50 @ Amazon
Video Card	MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8 GB Video Card	$775.00 @ Amazon
Case	Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case	$109.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	EVGA 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply	$74.99 @ Newegg
Case Fan	Aerocool DS 140mm White 93.4 CFM 140 mm Fan	$13.99 @ Amazon
Case Fan	Aerocool DS 140mm White 93.4 CFM 140 mm Fan	$13.99 @ Amazon
Case Fan	Aerocool DS 140mm White 93.4 CFM 140 mm Fan	$13.99 @ Amazon
Case Fan	Aerocool DS 140mm White 93.4 CFM 140 mm Fan	$13.99 @ Amazon
Fan Controller	NZXT Sentry Mix 2 Fan Controller
Monitor	Asus MG279Q 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor	$423.99 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1828.31
	Mail-in rebates	-$20.00
	Total	$1808.31
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-14 14:50 EST-0500

 

This is my first and current pc, I haven't really kept up with the current specs and with all the hype team red is having I thought I would easily just move into the 3700x as my next upgrade. But today I watched Steves review of the 3950x and saw that even the 9600k is beating it(the 3700x) in gaming performance. so now I'm completely lost on what to buy, Only thing I do know is that my cap is around the 9700k or the 3800x taking into consideration i need a new mobo and new ram anyways, which cpu should I buy? 

Edited November 14, 2019 by zdemigod
specifying it to 3700x

[TheGlenlivet]

You wouldn't need new ram with the 9700K.  Performance isn't affected by slower ram as much on intel.

If you ONLY GAME then this would be the best bang for the buck.

 

[Mister Woof]

You could go Intel specifically in your scenario since you have slow ram and Intel doesn't need fast ram (as much) as Ryzen does.

 

An 8700 nonk + your cooler would perform the same as a stock 8700k, and if you pair it with a cheap b360/365 it should perform as well as any of the present Ryzen chips at gaming.

 

$300 + $80 + reuse ram ($380)

 

Otherwise, you'll want to spend $200 on a Ryzen 5 3600 + $150 for a decent b450 + $100 on some fast 3600 ram ($450 total), or $310 on a 3700x, $100 on 3600 ram, $175 for a quality b450/x570 (total $585)

 

I recommend against the 9700k because no HT in 2020 is silly

 

[Mister Woof]

Seems stock on nonk 8700s is gone lol.

 

Just a few days ago I saw them for $310

[zdemigod]

On 11/14/2019 at 4:10 PM, Plutosaurus said:

Seems stock on nonk 8700s is gone lol.

 

Just a few days ago I saw them for $310

You say that but 

 

On 11/14/2019 at 4:06 PM, Plutosaurus said:

You could go Intel specifically in your scenario since you have slow ram and Intel doesn't need fast ram (as much) as Ryzen does.

 

An 8700 nonk + your cooler would perform the same as a stock 8700k, and if you pair it with a cheap b360/365 it should perform as well as any of the present Ryzen chips at gaming.

 

$300 + $80 + reuse ram ($380)

 

Otherwise, you'll want to spend $200 on a Ryzen 5 3600 + $150 for a decent b450 + $100 on some fast 3600 ram ($450 total), or $310 on a 3700x, $100 on 3600 ram, $175 for a quality b450/x570 (total $585)

 

I recommend against the 9700k because no HT in 2020 is silly

 

You say that but in most benchmarks I've seen the 9700k is outperforming the 8700k, also i am not taking into acount the mobo and ram when i put my spending limit so there is no way I'm going 3600. I'm trying to get a better experience at 1440p as close to 144hz as i can. 

[Mister Woof]

Clcoked the same, 9700k and 8700k are nearly identical and differences are not perceptible 

 

 

 

 

recent example

 

 

36 minutes ago, zdemigod said:

You say that but 

 

You say that but in most benchmarks I've seen the 9700k is outperforming the 8700k, also i am not taking into acount the mobo and ram when i put my spending limit so there is no way I'm going 3600. I'm trying to get a better experience at 1440p as close to 144hz as i can. 

 

[zdemigod]

46 minutes ago, Plutosaurus said:

Clcoked the same, 9700k and 8700k are nearly identical and differences are not perceptible 

 

 

 

 

recent example

 

 

 

Okay ill go between the 8700, 8700k or 9700k depending on the price I get on any of them, thanks for info.