Consider your needs and the compatibility of new components before deciding.
Consider your needs and the compatibility of new components before deciding.
Have you experienced Nier Automata? Keep something in mind, or else it won’t feel quite right.
I decided to keep the 8700K setup if I upgrade parts often, so I won’t constantly replace the whole system. It’s frustrating when you’re stuck with outdated gear. I’ve faced this before with my AMD FX 8320, GTX 760, 8GB DDR3 and 64GB SSD—everything felt like a huge investment. Now I’m moving to an upgraded version and refreshing everything. Still, I haven’t assembled a PC from scratch myself, so switching hardware will feel like starting from zero. I just want to avoid mistakes that could cost me around $4,000 (PC Partpicker says).
Do you think maybe I should wait until a cpu worth upgrading to is released and then get a new cpu and a mobo with the chipset to run it before I upgrade? Because from what I’ve read for gaming and only gaming there is no better cpu than the 8700K that is worth the cost for the performance increase that I would be getting from it compared to my 8700K. I read even a 9900K isn’t worth the price ($500ish) it costs to upgrade from an 8700K. Apparently it’s only like a 5-7% performance boost.
Yep, if your OC is a solid 4.9GHz all-core setup, the price tag doesn’t justify a big upgrade. A better move might be to hold off until Zen 3 comes out, aiming for 8 or 16 cores at around 4.5GHz with higher IPC. Unless you’re cutting frames with the 8700K, that’s unlikely unless it’s MHD HW (unless you’re joking).
In fact, I’m confident I can reach up to 5 Ghz once I swap in my 280mm AIO as a replacement for the Kraken M22 120mm. Surprisingly, my FPS in MHW remains stable at 1440p with the 8700K and 2080 Ti.
Yes. Wait. 10th gen is around the corner and 4th gen is later in the year.
What voltage are you aiming for? I set it to 4.9GHz for that performance. For better stability, consider using a delid to reduce heat, which helps maintain consistent speeds at lower voltages. I faced challenges pushing my older CPU (8600K) beyond 4.8-4.9GHz, but using a delid with LQM tools cut my temperatures by about 15-17°C. This let me achieve 5.0GHz at a reduced voltage compared to my prior setup. The process is straightforward if you have the right equipment.
I’m at 1.375V now and was thinking about removing the parts, but I lack the skills or confidence to do it safely. I don’t want to spend around $350 on a component just in case something goes wrong. If I had a cheaper CPU around $30–40, I’d be able to test it out, but the cost of an 8700K feels too high.
Delidding was simple, yet I only did it to show off. I handled temperatures around 4.8ghz and 1.35v, but I aimed for those final 200MHz. In reality, the performance gap isn’t noticeable.