Compare the I7 8700K and I5 9400F to see which performs better in your needs.
Compare the I7 8700K and I5 9400F to see which performs better in your needs.
8700k seems promising, though I’m not sure they’re available anywhere at the same cost. Plus, both options appear to be from decommissioned sites.
But I just need them for gaming, and they tend to be fairly consistent across most games.
What is your budget? The rest of the setup will depend on it. I might choose Intel 10th Gen LGA 1200 chips or an AMD Ryzen 3000 chip, unless you're finding them very affordable.
Looking for a monitor that matches your refresh rate needs. Budgeting for a full setup—maybe a Ryzen 3600 if you're on the lower side, or a 1080p model if you prefer higher resolution. Your choice seems to lean toward something around the 3600 series for performance.
This indicates the graphics card you found isn't powerful enough for the games you wanted. Even with overclocking and stock speeds, the 8700k will likely outperform the 9400F once it reaches its potential. Unless you're using a Z370 or Z390 system, purchasing either option doesn't make much sense.