What CPU should I get?

[klim-]

I'm thinking about building a pc and trying to figure out what kind of money I'd be spending as well as what I'd be getting. I'm thinking I'd be getting a 1070 ti (Though I'm not sure I'd really need it) and I'm trying to decide between an i5 8600k, i5 8400, Ryzen 5 2600X or, if I really need it, an i7 8700k. Although I haven't decided that I need one of the CPUs yet. This would be my first build and while I don't plan to overclock, I may venture into that in the future possibly. The pc would be mainly gaming but I still would want to be able to do some creative work on the side. So I'm looking for something that is still fast in games and other stuff, while still being cheap, but if lets say the i7 really is worth the money, then I will find some more money to spend. Thanks in advance.

[mikedrewsmy]

i5 8400 is enough for u.

 

Mayi ask what your budget is for the full rig and where are you from?

[r4tch3t]

As above the 8400 will do fine, I'd suggest the 8600k for the overclocking since it would last a bit longer. 

[klim-]

52 minutes ago, mikedrewsmy said:

i5 8400 is enough for u.

 

Mayi ask what your budget is for the full rig and where are you from?

Honestly not too sure what my budget would be exactly, but probably $1000-$1500, possibly more if it’s worth it. And I’m from Canada.

[mikedrewsmy]

28 minutes ago, klim- said:

Honestly not too sure what my budget would be exactly, but probably $1000-$1500, possibly more if it’s worth it. And I’m from Canada.

Mid tier Cpu.

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/Z284P3
Price breakdown by merchant: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/Z284P3/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor  ($239.99 @ Memory Express) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B360 AORUS Gaming 3 WIFI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ Memory Express) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($181.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Kingston - A1000 240GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($75.50 @ Vuugo) 
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB AMP Edition Video Card  ($572.50 @ Vuugo) 
Case: Cougar - MX330-X ATX Mid Tower Case  ($54.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Power Supply: Thermaltake - Smart 600W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($47.00 @ Vuugo) 
Total: $1321.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-07 02:04 EDT-0400

[mikedrewsmy]

Overclocking basic 

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/BWtKnH
Price breakdown by merchant: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/BWtKnH/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor  ($329.95 @ Vuugo) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($46.75 @ Newegg Canada Marketplace) 
Motherboard: Asus - Prime Z370-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($204.99 @ Mike's Computer Shop) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance RGB Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($222.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Kingston - A1000 240GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($75.50 @ Vuugo) 
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB AMP Edition Video Card  ($572.50 @ Vuugo) 
Case: Cougar - MX330-X ATX Mid Tower Case  ($54.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Power Supply: Thermaltake - Smart 600W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($47.00 @ Vuugo) 
Total: $1554.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-07 02:08 EDT-0400

[klim-]

8 hours ago, mikedrewsmy said:

Overclocking basic 

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/BWtKnH
Price breakdown by merchant: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/BWtKnH/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor  ($329.95 @ Vuugo) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($46.75 @ Newegg Canada Marketplace) 
Motherboard: Asus - Prime Z370-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($204.99 @ Mike's Computer Shop) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance RGB Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($222.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Kingston - A1000 240GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($75.50 @ Vuugo) 
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB AMP Edition Video Card  ($572.50 @ Vuugo) 
Case: Cougar - MX330-X ATX Mid Tower Case  ($54.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Power Supply: Thermaltake - Smart 600W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($47.00 @ Vuugo) 
Total: $1554.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-07 02:08 EDT-0400

Thanks!

[esbndk]

What if he decides to get a 144Hz 1440p monitor? Would an i5 be enough for that. I am asking because I saw a youtube video about i5 not being enough to drive a QHD high refresh rate monitor. Caveat, vid is from 2016 so maybe the six core i5 would do the job?

 

https://youtu.be/s42gvVS77dU

 

Also asking for myself : ) My system is on a 4570 and 1070 Ti. I am thinking of buying a Asus PG279Q but if I also have to buy a new MOBO and CPU it becomes a hurdle. I am thinking OP also might want to circumvent this problem. I'll make a new topic if that is more appropriate. Let me know, not trying to hijack : )