Does the i5-13600KF or the i5-13600K make more sense?

[Galuin]

I'm marked from my previous PC and my graphics card always made problems. Does it make more sense to go for the slightly more expensive version with integrated graphics for troubleshooting, or is it not as useful nowadays? 

[Shimejii]

Always choose iGPU over not having one. Always beneficial imo

[Elimination]

Are you using a video card or not? If you're going to be using a video card there is no reason to buy the K over the KF, they are identical other than the igpu. 

[Galuin]

1 minute ago, Shimejii said:

Always choose iGPU over not having one. Always beneficial imo

Yeah, I would feel more comfortable with that aswell... 

[podkall]

1 minute ago, Shimejii said:

Always choose iGPU over not having one. Always beneficial imo

so that it heats up easier?

[Galuin]

1 minute ago, Elimination said:

Are you using a video card or not? If you're going to be using a video card there is no reason to buy the K over the KF, they are identical other than the igpu. 

Yeah, I know that. I will use the RX 6800 XT.
But for troubleshooting I would feel better with the option to use integrated graphics

[Galuin]

1 minute ago, podkall said:

so that it heats up easier?

I won't be using it for anything excessive or as my main GPU. Just for the (hopefully not anytime soon) case, that my GC suffers issues 

[YoungBlade]

I would say that the price delta matters a lot. If we're talking $10-20, sure. But if we're talking $30+, I don't think it's worth it - you can get a second hand Quadro 600 or other old card that doesn't require external power for way less than that on eBay if you just need something for troubleshooting.

[podkall]

4 minutes ago, Galuin said:

I won't be using it for anything excessive or as my main GPU. Just for the (hopefully not anytime soon) case, that my GC suffers issues 

usually B4 that ever happens u already bought a new one, and it's been swapped twice on 2nd hand market

[will0hlep]

I always get integrated graphics. I'd recommend you do too, so long as the K version isn't too much more expensive than the KF. (as stated by yourself and others) It means your PC isn't an expensive brick if your GPU fails.

[Galuin]

2 minutes ago, YoungBlade said:

I would say that the price delta matters a lot. If we're talking $10-20, sure. But if we're talking $30+, I don't think it's worth it - you can get a second hand Quadro 600 or other old card that doesn't require external power for way less than that on eBay if you just need something for troubleshooting.

It's €30 around here, so yeah... I do have an old card here as well tbh 

[Galuin]

2 minutes ago, will0hlep said:

I always get integrated graphics. I'd recommend you do too, so long as the K version isn't too much more expensive than the KF. (as stated by yourself and others) It means your PC isn't an expensive brick if your GPU fails.

Define too much, is a €30 price delta too much for integrated graphics in your opinion?

[Mister Woof]

Personally haven't had an iGPU for a few years now and don't miss it. However, I am not unaware of their benefits. Some scenarios allow use of the iGPU to help with streaming or other tasks, as well as backup and additional display outputs.

 

 

[-rascal-]

1 hour ago, Galuin said:

Define too much, is a €30 price delta too much for integrated graphics in your opinion?

 

That's up to you to decide, not us.

 

€30 = $44 CAD for me.

Depending on the overall budget of the entire system, that might be too much.

$44 CAD allows me to get a higher quality PSU, better performing CPU cooler, or faster RAM kit, etc.

 

Yes, iGPU is useful for troubleshooting, but not absolutely needed.

I've got a couple of older graphics cards as back-up / troubleshooting, so I personally don't care for it.