Choose between Ryzen 5 3600X and i7-8600K for your HTPC setup.
Choose between Ryzen 5 3600X and i7-8600K for your HTPC setup.
You've got a great setup with your Ryzen 7 3700X and i7-8600K. Both are strong choices for an HTPC. The 3700X offers better efficiency, while the i7-8600K provides more raw power. Pick based on your priorities—performance or energy savings. Either way, you're making smart moves by upgrading!
Irrelevant whether it's an 8700k or i7, keep that one for your main gaming PC and boost the streamer to 3600x.
Choose one option: place a drop in the 3600x or sell both. Intel isn't worth it, lol.