New Gaming PC question

[aRreNu17]

Hi guys,

What would you choose between an i7 6700 or i5 6500 for gaming? Wich one is better?

Also i will use with an Gtx 970.

Thank you!

[The Official Czex]

A 6600K would be a better option.

[TheRandomness]

If you don't already have the 970 an R9 390 is a better GPU for the money.

Hyperthreading is starting to be nice in games. i7 if you have the money for it. What post #2 said if you don't.

[aRreNu17]

Thank you for help.

6700k is for oc If im not mistaken, right? Forgot to mention that im not familiar with overclocking.

[CarterDavison]

A 6600K would be a better option.

Why though? Skylake increases the prices by far too much just for an unlocked multiplier.

 

OP obviously doesn't want to overclock

 

@OP If you are only gaming then the i5 is all you need. Let's you spend more on your GPU

[The Official Czex]

Why though? Skylake increases the prices by far too much just for an unlocked multiplier.

 

OP obviously doesn't want to overclock

 

@OP If you are only gaming then the i5 is all you need. Let's you spend more on your GPU

 

It's less than the 6700. I mean, I'd go 4690K over any Skylake CPU, bar the 6700K.

[CarterDavison]

It's less than the 6700. I mean, I'd go 4690K over any Skylake CPU, bar the 6700K.

Yeah but the 6500 is cheaper than the 6600k lol

[The Official Czex]

Yeah but the 6500 is cheaper than the 6600k lol

 

Yeah, it's cheaper, but I'd be able to make a better recommendation if I knew the OP's budget for the full system.

[aRreNu17]

So what would you choose for gaming i5 6500 or i7 non skylake? Hmm

[kameshss]

So what would you choose for gaming i5 6500 or i7 non skylake? Hmm

i5 6500 (or 6600, it's cheaper I guess) is enough for gaming.

[aRreNu17]

I understand, r9 390 or Gtx 970, what you thnink? Note that i will play at 1920"1080