Choosing the right CPU for gaming and purchasing options (3600 vs 3700)
Choosing the right CPU for gaming and purchasing options (3600 vs 3700)
An Intel Core i7-7700K is a great processor, shouldn't have issues with playing modern games, in fact, going with a 3rd gen Ryzen over your current processor could lower your performance in some cases since Ryzen has worse single-threaded performance which is usually leveraged more in games than multi-threaded performance which Ryzen excels at. I would wait for Intel 10th gen desktop processors or Ryzen 4th gen processors before making the upgrade (Ryzen 4th gen should have significantly better single-threaded performance).
Instead of the full setup, you could purchase a 2700 model for a similar cost to a 3600. This would lower your frame rate, but the decision is yours.
Back then, my best friend was from a wealthy background, and I recall secretly talking to him about upgrading things—often without thinking—while he gave me his used items. I was definitely a terrible teenager.
I chose the 3600 model. My lows are much better than the 7700k. I'm really satisfied!