Best CPU for Gaming, and video editing and content creation

[QueenObama]

I am creating a new build and i am wondering which Cpu i should get, budget it going to be around 315$ or basically a i76700k

should i get the i7 or something smaller like i5 6600k or something different. also my build budget is going to be around 1350$ and i plan on getting SLI RX 480 when they come out.

Ill use a corsair all in one to cool it, want to over clock.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/k6Qcf8

[JamGorby]

The 6700k will be a fine choice without breaking the bank too badly. 

[JamGorby]

I'm confused why you'd choose a b150 mobo for overclocking though. I think you'll need a z170. 

[HKZeroFive]

-Can't overclock on a B150 motherboard. You need a Z170 mobo to do so. On a $1350 budget, I reckon you could go for a X99/5820K build.

 

-Crossfire/SLI is potentially going to give you a hard time, due to the numerous issues associated with it. All I can say is to just grab a single GTX 1070 instead (One stronger card > two weaker ones).

 

-On a $1350 budget, you'd be crazy to leave out a SSD.

[Quaker]

For gaming, an i5 is the "sweet spot". An i5-6400, 6500, 6600, or 6600K would be best. The extra threads of an i7 won't help much in gaming.

 

For content creation, the extra threads of an i7, if your software supports it, will make certain functions - particularly final rendering - go faster. But, unless you are in a pro or semi-pro environment where time is important, an i5 will get the job done.

 

I'd suggest you start with an i5, an SSD, case, RAM, PSU, Z170 mobo, etc, then add a single graphics card such as a GTX-1070, 1080, or dual RX 480, if you prefer.

Then, if budget allows, consider an i7 over the i5.

[Sintezza]

5820K obviously.

[QueenObama]

5 hours ago, Sintezza said:

5820K obviously.

Why just saying obviously doesn't help.

[QueenObama]

6 hours ago, HKZeroFive said:

-Can't overclock on a B150 motherboard. You need a Z170 mobo to do so. On a $1350 budget, I reckon you could go for a X99/5820K build.

 

-Crossfire/SLI is potentially going to give you a hard time, due to the numerous issues associated with it. All I can say is to just grab a single GTX 1070 instead (One stronger card > two weaker ones).

 

-On a $1350 budget, you'd be crazy to leave out a SSD.

Already have a Samsung SSD

[QueenObama]

6 hours ago, HKZeroFive said:

-Can't overclock on a B150 motherboard. You need a Z170 mobo to do so. On a $1350 budget, I reckon you could go for a X99/5820K build.

 

-Crossfire/SLI is potentially going to give you a hard time, due to the numerous issues associated with it. All I can say is to just grab a single GTX 1070 instead (One stronger card > two weaker ones).

 

-On a $1350 budget, you'd be crazy to leave out a SSD.

The RX 480 is only 200$ and compares to a gtx 970, and adding two of them compares well to the 1080 but 200$ cheaper.

[QueenObama]

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/ZffNrH or http://pcpartpicker.com/list/bFP8d6

[Sintezza]

42 minutes ago, QueenObama said:

Why just saying obviously doesn't help.

 

5820K has 6 cores 12 threads, simply better then any mainstream i7 for productivity, and cost roughly the same as a 6700k.

 

I suppose thats obvious enough right?

[HKZeroFive]

5 hours ago, QueenObama said:

The RX 480 is only 200$ and compares to a gtx 970, and adding two of them compares well to the 1080 but 200$ cheaper.

Doesn't mean you should. There'll be plenty of situations where Crossfire isn't properly utilised, effectively giving you the power of one card in some cases. You'll also potentially get frequent microstutter. Not worth it, just stick to one card to avoid these issues.

[Nena Trinity]

i7-6700K or i7-5820K...