PC Upgrade Help Needed

[DrBonesMcCoy]

So currently, I am rocking an i5-4690k @4.2 Ghz, zotac 1070 FE, Z97X GAMING 3, A transcend SSD and a Toshiba HDD. Also a RM850X.

I am looking to upgrade to the 7700k which will be connected to a Asus Prime Z270A and cooled with a H110i. My storage, psu and gpu will be transferred over.

Upgraded parts: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/hFyRtJ

I would like to hear your guys' thoughts on this as I am a complete noob, and if you have any objections please raise them,

[CyberFern0]

1 minute ago, DrBonesMcCoy said:

So currently, I am rocking an i5-4690k @4.2 Ghz, zotac 1070 FE, Z97X GAMING 3, A transcend SSD and a Toshiba HDD. Also a RM850X.

I am looking to upgrade to the 7700k which will be connected to a Asus Prime Z270A and cooled with a H110i. My storage, psu and gpu will be transferred over.

Upgraded parts: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/hFyRtJ

I would like to hear your guys' thoughts on this as I am a complete noob, and if you have any objections please raise them,

You should upgrade your graphics card to atleast a 1080.

[seon123]

Why do you want to upgrade?

[DrBonesMcCoy]

Just now, CyberFern0 said:

You should upgrade your graphics card to atleast a 1080.

I won't be upgrading the GPU as it is totally fine, also don't want to sell it and then have to pay more for a 1080. Just focusing on things listed in the parts list atm. Maybe once I get a job I can afford one lol

 

[DrBonesMcCoy]

Just now, seon123 said:

Why do you want to upgrade?

Some games are getting less than preferred FPS. Games can stutter and the CPU is pegged at 100% when playing certain games. 

[Himommies]

Don't get a 7700k.Either get a 8600k or a 1600

[DrBonesMcCoy]

Just now, Himommies said:

Don't get a 7700k.Either get a 8600k or a 1600

the i5 8600k? The motherboards that are recommended for the 8th gen CPU's are quite expensive. Also the 7700k has HT which is a bonus over the i5.

 

[Himommies]

2 minutes ago, DrBonesMcCoy said:

which is a bonus over the i5.

Unless he's doing some video editing which in that case get the 1600.The 8600k get's around 10 fps more in almost evrey case

[DrBonesMcCoy]

Just now, Himommies said:

Unless he's doing some video editing which in that case get the 1600.The 8600k get's around 10 fps more in almost evrey case

Well it is just for games. Maybe streaming later on. 

[Himommies]

1 minute ago, DrBonesMcCoy said:

Well it is just for games. Maybe streaming later on. 

then get the 8600k or the 8400

[DrBonesMcCoy]

Just now, Himommies said:

then get the 8600k or the 8400

But wouldn't the Hyper threading of the 7700K Be better? 8v6 threads? Sorry about the question but I am a complete bloody noob

[Himommies]

Just now, DrBonesMcCoy said:

But wouldn't the Hyper threading of the 7700K Be better? 8v6 threads? Sorry about the question but I am a complete bloody noob

You should never only compare specs.You have to look at real world benchmarks too.

Also if you want to compare it like it then the 5ghz of the 8600k is much better

[DrBonesMcCoy]

Just now, Himommies said:

You should never only compare specs.You have to look at real world benchmarks too.

Also if you want to compare it like it then the 5ghz of the 8600k is much better

Didn't even know the 8600k could reach 5Ghz.

[CyberFern0]

I know this is unrelated but does bf4 still have a big playerbase. Can I find a game in a few seconds? Do they still update?

 

[DrBonesMcCoy]

Just now, CyberFern0 said:

I know this is unrelated but does bf4 still have a big playerbase. Can I find a game in a few seconds? Do they still update?

 

I have no problems finding games. The game doesn't update anymore due to newer games being out however. I still play it. Played it earlier infact

[seon123]

1 minute ago, CyberFern0 said:

I know this is unrelated but does bf4 still have a big playerbase. Can I find a game in a few seconds? Do they still update?

 

Make your own thread, don't hijack others'

[DrBonesMcCoy]

Just now, seon123 said:

Make your own thread, don't hijack others'

It's fine man.

[CyberFern0]

Just now, DrBonesMcCoy said:

It's fine man.

sry i just really had to ask

[DrBonesMcCoy]

Just now, CyberFern0 said:

sry i just really had to ask

No worries man. Just a forum post lol.

[Merp83]

11 minutes ago, Himommies said:

Unless he's doing some video editing which in that case get the 1600.The 8600k get's around 10 fps more in almost evrey case

Huh - u wot m8

[Trulop]

2 minutes ago, DrBonesMcCoy said:

But wouldn't the Hyper threading of the 7700K Be better? 8v6 threads? Sorry about the question but I am a complete bloody noob

not necesarilly. Like others have said, in terms of gaming, the 8600k scores higher. 

 

Theres an example of actual tests done comparing them all. All around the 8600k is great and thats at stock speeds. People are easily getting near the 5GHz range when overclocking and it still stays much cooler than the 7700k. If all your doing is gaming or even a bit of multitasking workloads, it will do absolutely fine for you. Remember as you get up into the 2k/4k ranges on resolution, the GPU workload becomes much more compared to CPU, so if your playing on anything higher than 1080P, be prepared for your GPU to be a bottleneck Depending on your games and settings of course.

[DrBonesMcCoy]

Just now, Trulop said:

not necesarilly. Like others have said, in terms of gaming, the 8600k scores higher. 

 

Theres an example of actual tests done comparing them all. All around the 8600k is great and thats at stock speeds. People are easily getting near the 5GHz range when overclocking and it still stays much cooler than the 7700k. If all your doing is gaming or even a bit of multitasking workloads, it will do absolutely fine for you. Remember as you get up into the 2k/4k ranges on resolution, the GPU workload becomes much more compared to CPU, so if your playing on anything higher than 1080P, be prepared for your GPU to be a bottleneck Depending on your games and settings of course.

I'll only be playing at 1080p. So the 1070 should be fine with a 8600k I believe

[Himommies]

Just now, Merp83 said:

Huh - u wot m8

wat

 

[DrBonesMcCoy]

Would this be a good list? assuming ram prices come down soon, or if I can get 16GB of DDR4 second hand. https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/fDYfqk

[Merp83]

50 minutes ago, Himommies said:

wat

 

I dont see a 1600 - and i dont like the testing - doesnt show the testing you know - well you said almost every case - hopefully you can find a conclusive video result