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So I've been thinking about upgrading my old i7 3820 to a new i5. But I can't decide if I should buy the 8600 or the 8600k

 

I primarily just want to play new games with it (Far Cry 5 etc.)  and don't want to oc. Is the higher performance of the 8600k worth buying a cooler for it, or would it be better to just go with the 8600?

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Just go with the 8400 or 8700, others are not worth it.

 

If you are willing to overclock don't even get the 8400, get the R5 2600.

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38 minutes ago, Big oof said:

So I've been thinking about upgrading my old i7 3820 to a new i5. But I can't decide if I should buy the 8600 or the 8600k

 

I primarily just want to play new games with it (Far Cry 5 etc.)  and don't want to oc. Is the higher performance of the 8600k worth buying a cooler for it, or would it be better to just go with the 8600?

8600k are very good, OCed they can outperform a 8700.

 

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