7700k Or 8600k?

[Mi26]

they should perform about the same in games so I would go with the 7700K since it will be just a cpu upgrade while the 8600k would be a CPU and motherboard upgrade

[Jon Jon]

1 minute ago, Ashiella said:

Im 15, go mow lawns.

 

1 minute ago, UselessChimp said:

I'm 14, that's not an option

(i've been saving for months as it is, hence my question as I originally planned on getting the 7700k and then coffee lake came out)

 

Now I just feel old LOL

[UselessChimp]

2 minutes ago, UselessChimp said:

 

(i've been saving for months as it is)

 

 

I wash pots, doesn't exactly give me an 8700k kinda budget

 

[UselessChimp]

Just now, Jon Jon said:

 

Now I just feel old LOL

 

[Ashiella]

Just now, Jon Jon said:

 

Now I just feel old LOL

Go talk to a doctor about that. It isnt normal to feel that way.

[Ashiella]

1 minute ago, Pranesh Arry said:

 

Dont stalk me.

[Ashiella]

Just now, Pranesh Arry said:

Thats creepy AF!

The white theme blinded me, open the closet plz... let me out.... shit dark now..

[EunSoo]

11 minutes ago, Ashiella said:

8700k**

why? not saying you're wrong but is there a good reason why OP should get that over a 8600k or 7700k for 1080p144hz?

[Ashiella]

1 minute ago, SCGazelle said:

why? not saying you're wrong but is there a good reason why OP should get that over a 8600k or 7700k for 1080p144hz?

Why not.

[UselessChimp]

1 minute ago, Pranesh Arry said:

 

 

3 minutes ago, Ashiella said:

Why not.

Haven't got the budget

 

[EunSoo]

6 minutes ago, Ashiella said:

Why not.

That's not a reason. Why spend more more money and time on getting a more expensive product if there isn't going to be a discernable difference between it and a cheaper option.

Just now, Pranesh Arry said:

Oh yeah ...  btw, do you mind putting in 40 bucks extra for better performance??

the question needs to be is if the better performance will help at 1080p144hz.

[UselessChimp]

Just now, Pranesh Arry said:

Oh yeah ...  btw, do you mind putting in 40 bucks extra for better performance??

I would but here in the UK the 8600k is £270 and the 8700k is £340 so i can't afford it

 

[Ashiella]

Just now, SCGazelle said:

That's not a reason. Why spend more more money and time on getting a more expensive product if there isn't going to be a discernable difference between it and a cheaper option.

the question needs to be is if the better performance will help at 1080p144hz.

There will, just not in his workload.

[SlaughterSmurf]

33 minutes ago, UselessChimp said:

Hey Everyone, I'm going to upgrade my CPU due to my i5 6500 not being enough to support my soon-to-arrive GTX 1080

 

So the 7700k is currently £10 cheaper than the 8600k in the UK, I was just wondering, for gaming and the occasional recording to share with friends, which CPU would you guys recommend??

 

thanks

 

(The 8600k is currently out of stock, however, i have absolutely no gripes about waiting and for it if it provides a better experience, it can be preordered in my local pc store and received on October 26th)

Since you already have a Kaby Lake compatible motherboard go with the 7700k. It's only like 10% slower and it saves you over $100 in motherboard costs. 

[EunSoo]

Just now, Ashiella said:

There will, just not in his workload.

so then OP should just get either a 8600k or a 7700k. We're back where we started.

[UselessChimp]

Just now, Pranesh Arry said:

Oh yeah sorry, it is the same price difference here...

np

 

gotta go AFK, i'll reply to responses in 15 mins

[Ashiella]

1 minute ago, SCGazelle said:

so then OP should just get either a 8600k or a 7700k. We're back where we started.

7700k lol.

[Damascus]

@UselessChimp Just going to make sure to remind ya that the 8699K will need a z370 mobo.  It won't work on your Z170 board

[UselessChimp]

1 minute ago, Damascus said:

@UselessChimp Just going to make sure to remind ya that the 8699K will need a z370 mobo.  It won't work on your Z170 board

Yeah thanks, did factor that into the budget and at a stretch, I could afford one if the 8600k was worth it

[Jon Jon]

15 minutes ago, UselessChimp said:

Yeah thanks, did factor that into the budget and at a stretch, I could afford one if the 8600k was worth it

I would suggest maybe saving the scrap and getting the 7700K, and getting a a really good air cooler or 240MM AIO (if either can fit into your case) and look to get close to a 5ghz OC.

 

If you already have one, then cool!

 

Someone else may be able to speak to if your board is good for overclocking.

[UselessChimp]

17 minutes ago, Jon Jon said:

I would suggest maybe saving the scrap and getting the 7700K, and getting a a really good air cooler or 240MM AIO (if either can fit into your case) and look to get close to a 5ghz OC.

 

If you already have one, then cool!

 

Someone else may be able to speak to if your board is good for overclocking.

I have a 240mm AIO so that could be a great idea, thanks