A sensible step up from the 6600k

Hetchok
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11-12-2016, 03:30 PM

I've been using an i5-6600k for more than five years now, and it's beginning to show signs of wear. Are there any other processors that people suggest would fit the same motherboard? I'm thinking about switching to Ryzen, but I figured I'd save that option until I completely rebuild the system. It's mainly been for gaming, and it's performing close to 100% on less demanding titles like Apex Legends.

Hetchok

11-12-2016, 03:30 PM #1

mertcan35
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11-19-2016, 03:04 AM

The 7700k isn't really a good deal unless it's under $130. For a solid upgrade, you'll need a new motherboard and CPU.

mertcan35

11-19-2016, 03:04 AM #2

The 7700k isn't really a good deal unless it's under $130. For a solid upgrade, you'll need a new motherboard and CPU.

Fr3akyZero
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11-19-2016, 04:33 AM

6700k or 7700k if you manage to get a good price

Fr3akyZero

11-19-2016, 04:33 AM #3

6700k or 7700k if you manage to get a good price

Bieber911
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11-26-2016, 07:30 PM

I assumed the same, just wanted to check if anything has dropped in price enough to remain reasonable now.

Bieber911

11-26-2016, 07:30 PM #4

I assumed the same, just wanted to check if anything has dropped in price enough to remain reasonable now.

SurviveMiner
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12-07-2016, 09:29 PM

Only these chips work—they match today’s i3 performance. I’d just upgrade to a newer CPU and motherboard, leaving the old behind.

SurviveMiner

12-07-2016, 09:29 PM #5

Only these chips work—they match today’s i3 performance. I’d just upgrade to a newer CPU and motherboard, leaving the old behind.

SuperTigresss
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12-07-2016, 10:11 PM

fwiw I have a 7700k, my r5 3600 has better per core performance, and of course more cores. So unless you're planning to wait for ddr5 I think getting a 5600x might just be a better plan

SuperTigresss

12-07-2016, 10:11 PM #6

fwiw I have a 7700k, my r5 3600 has better per core performance, and of course more cores. So unless you're planning to wait for ddr5 I think getting a 5600x might just be a better plan

_wolfie10_
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12-07-2016, 10:57 PM

I aimed for exactly what you needed when I reassembled everything. It was just a short-term fix while supply and prices normalize.

_wolfie10_

12-07-2016, 10:57 PM #7

I aimed for exactly what you needed when I reassembled everything. It was just a short-term fix while supply and prices normalize.