Recomended cpu?

[MrMcArtur]

Im building my first pc and im debating whether i should overclock my cpu but i dont know if its worth it. Im planning on getting and i5 7500 (3.5 ghz) and gtx1080, but i feel like its gonna bottleneck. I could get a i5 7600k (3.8ghz) for $20 more ($60 including cooler and motherboard) and plan on overclocking to around 4.4 ghz. Is it worth it? Im also afraid overclocking will decrease life of my cpu

So in conclusion will 3.5 ghz be a lot different in terms of fps than 4.4ghz? 

[ARikozuM]

3.5 vs 4.4 is a bit of a difference. I would go with the K-series if the cost doesn't hurt you, but you should also invest in faster RAM even if it's only one step up for the same capacity. 

[QuantumBit]

Your text is hard to read, try formatting the color to "automatic"

Also I would go R5 1600, since you don't need to pay any premiums for it to be "unlocked" You'll get better performance, and more "future proofing" since the 6c/12t help with video editing.

[Drak3]

When it comes to overclocking, moderate overclocks will shorten the lifespan, but the processor will live longer than you need, by a large margin. It's more likely that the mainboard or PSU will die. Just start out small, find some guides, and ask the forum if you need help, if you do decide to overclock.

Otherwise, I'd still get the K SKU for XMP and higher stock clocks, or look at Ryzen 5 as they're all unlocked and have 2 more cores.

[Zando_]

19 minutes ago, QuantumBit said:

Your text is hard to read, try formatting the color to "automatic"

Also I would go R5 1600, since you don't need to pay any premiums for it to be "unlocked" You'll get better performance, and more "future proofing" since the 6c/12t help with video editing.

Plus it's cheaper than a K-series i5. 

[MrMcArtur]

Ok thanks for all of the responses.What would benefit me more (for gaming only, I dont edit videos) More cores or higher clock speed? 

Also this is my build https://pcpartpicker.com/list/fkZgWX

 

 

[rn8686]

Just now, MrMcArtur said:

Ok thanks for all of the responses.What would benefit me more (for gaming only, I dont edit videos) More cores or higher clock speed? 

Also this is my build https://pcpartpicker.com/list/fkZgWX

 

 

R5 would be better than the i5, try to get the 1600 if you can. 

[ARikozuM]

1 minute ago, MrMcArtur said:

Ok thanks for all of the responses.What would benefit me more (for gaming only, I dont edit videos) More cores or higher clock speed? 

Enough cores for the program and then clock speed until you gain nothing else. 

[MrMcArtur]

Ok, yea i never thought f getting AMD stuff but it seems cheaper and good quality? Can I put a nvidia gpu and a amd cpu in the same computer? Would it be compatible?

[Max_Settings]

Just now, MrMcArtur said:

Ok, yea i never thought f getting AMD stuff but it seems cheaper and good quality? Can I put a nvidia gpu and a amd cpu in the same computer? Would it be compatible?

Yes

[MrMcArtur]

Also how important is RAM speed? Is 2666 mhz good?

[yathis]

Ouch at $1500 bucks man.

Just buy a used pc thats 4th gen intel from bestbuy or newegg, they are really dirt cheap now!

You will save yourself $1000, easily.

 

Plus you forgot W10 O/S thats another hunny. So now we are at $1600 OUCH!!!!!! That hurts just thinking about it.

 

Ram speed aint important dude. Just buy the cheapest brand name.

 

[MrMcArtur]

1 minute ago, yathis said:

Ouch at $1500 bucks man.

Just buy a used pc thats 4th gen intel from bestbuy or newegg, they are really dirt cheap now!

You will save yourself $1000, easily.

Nah man, I really wanna go all out on this computer, want it to be a beast and last me 5-6 years and performing every single game at 80fps or above (144hz monitor) I just want to be sure about everything before i spend that amount of cash