I5 7600k Upgrade

[Guest]

Hi all 

 

I game at 1080p with a 144hz monitor. 

 

So I just got a GTX 1070 and am looking to upgrade my CPU possibly to a 7600k and also my motherboard as my old 4460 seems to be holding it back. 

Would you recommend the 7600k still, I see Coffee Lake just came out and also wondered if the 8600k would be worth the extra £50?

 

What is the best price to performance motherboard for the CPU at the moment? Also what CPU fan would you recommend, still the 212 Evo?

 

Thanks

[PCGuy_5960]

57 minutes ago, Pearsonia said:

Would you recommend the 7600k still

No, the 7600K is not really an upgrade. Yes, you will get a few more FPS, but it's honestly not worth the $250. 

 

If you want to upgrade, get an 8400 or 8600K (with a Z370 board) or a Ryzen 5 1600 (with a B350 board). If don't mind buying used parts, just get a used 4790(K) or 4770(K). 

 

@Pearsonia Let me rephrase what I was saying. No 4 Core/4 Thread CPU is really an upgrade, because newer games can use more than 4T. This is why I recommend getting a used 4790(K) or 4770(K).

Edited November 18, 2017 by PCGuy_5960

[Guest]

18 minutes ago, PCGuy_5960 said:

No, the 7600K is not an upgrade. If you want to upgrade, get an 8400 or 8600K (with a Z370 board) or a Ryzen 5 1600 (with a B350 board). If don't mind buying used parts, just get a used 4790(K) or 4770(K).

Oh really, not much of an fps/ drop reduction, gain then?

 

What about a used 4690k?

 

Then in a couple years I can upgrade to DDR4 etc.