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08-21-2018, 07:19 AM
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I need your support. I built my own PC back in 2016 (first time builder) with the following Specs: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero/Alpha Intel Z170 DDR4 S-ATA 600 ATX Motherboard A SUS STRIX-GTX1070-O8G-Gaming Nvidia Geforce GTX 1070 Graphics Card Corsair CMU16GX4M2C3200C16B Vengeance 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4 3200 MHz Intel Core I5-6600K Processor The issue I face is I could really do with updating my CPU, as Xplane 11 is not that great and battlefield 4 fine BF5 however 5 is too bad to even play. I originally wanted to go for the I7 9700k, however, discovered that my motherboard will only accept the i7 7700k. I don't really want to have to replace my motherboard if I don't have to as I want to keep the costs down. All I do on my PC is play FPS such as Battlefield 4, and Fifa and Xplane 11(possibly with VR in the future) Therefore my question is, do I just opt for the 7700k and live with that for the next year or so? ( i.e the 7700k will it improve vastly the performance in the games I currently have and be capable of supporting future updates in the next year or so) Or Do I bite the bullet and invest in both a new ATX motherboard? if so which is the best value (that includes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, m.2?) which is the best processor that will give me the right performance for my limited use that will also have a reasonable longevity? Regards James
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08-21-2018, 07:19 AM #1

I need your support. I built my own PC back in 2016 (first time builder) with the following Specs: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero/Alpha Intel Z170 DDR4 S-ATA 600 ATX Motherboard A SUS STRIX-GTX1070-O8G-Gaming Nvidia Geforce GTX 1070 Graphics Card Corsair CMU16GX4M2C3200C16B Vengeance 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4 3200 MHz Intel Core I5-6600K Processor The issue I face is I could really do with updating my CPU, as Xplane 11 is not that great and battlefield 4 fine BF5 however 5 is too bad to even play. I originally wanted to go for the I7 9700k, however, discovered that my motherboard will only accept the i7 7700k. I don't really want to have to replace my motherboard if I don't have to as I want to keep the costs down. All I do on my PC is play FPS such as Battlefield 4, and Fifa and Xplane 11(possibly with VR in the future) Therefore my question is, do I just opt for the 7700k and live with that for the next year or so? ( i.e the 7700k will it improve vastly the performance in the games I currently have and be capable of supporting future updates in the next year or so) Or Do I bite the bullet and invest in both a new ATX motherboard? if so which is the best value (that includes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, m.2?) which is the best processor that will give me the right performance for my limited use that will also have a reasonable longevity? Regards James

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08-24-2018, 06:32 AM
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The 7700k offers solid performance but is outdated and expensive, matching the prices of the 3700x or 9700k. Choosing AMD or the 9700k would bring costs down to about 600€/$ for those willing to invest.
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08-24-2018, 06:32 AM #2

The 7700k offers solid performance but is outdated and expensive, matching the prices of the 3700x or 9700k. Choosing AMD or the 9700k would bring costs down to about 600€/$ for those willing to invest.

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08-25-2018, 09:27 PM
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The distinction lies in hyperthreading capabilities. You gain more threads but performance drops. It’s essentially the same processor with a deliberately altered bit setting. A used 7700k typically falls between $200–300. Perhaps you only need half the components for a new motherboard or CPU based on the offer. The good news is your RAM remains adequate. I’m not sure what caused the issue with the 7700k; my belief is it was never fully resolved, just handled by disabling certain functions. Some older models even turned off hyperthreading. This decision might depend on how much cash you have. Finding funds for a new upgrade could be challenging. The cost of replacing the CPU is steep and may not stay affordable in the long run.
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08-25-2018, 09:27 PM #3

The distinction lies in hyperthreading capabilities. You gain more threads but performance drops. It’s essentially the same processor with a deliberately altered bit setting. A used 7700k typically falls between $200–300. Perhaps you only need half the components for a new motherboard or CPU based on the offer. The good news is your RAM remains adequate. I’m not sure what caused the issue with the 7700k; my belief is it was never fully resolved, just handled by disabling certain functions. Some older models even turned off hyperthreading. This decision might depend on how much cash you have. Finding funds for a new upgrade could be challenging. The cost of replacing the CPU is steep and may not stay affordable in the long run.

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