F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Considering an upgrade to 17,600k or 17,700k?

Considering an upgrade to 17,600k or 17,700k?

Considering an upgrade to 17,600k or 17,700k?

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afroKing42
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10-12-2021, 05:52 PM
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Cooler - Noctua NH-D15 is what I intend to keep using. RAM is 32gb DDR4 at 3200mhz Corsair LPX will be part of the new build GPU, which is 3070ti FE with PSU 750W. The CPU is an i7-7700k, paired with the Asus Z270-a Prime monitor offering 1440p at 144hz with G-Sync. I play various games like RPGs, FPS, and City Builders, where high frame rates matter a lot. I’m considering whether this generation of CPUs is the right time to upgrade. I’m weighing the 13th gen i5 against the i7, but I think the i5 will give a noticeable boost without breaking the bank. Keeping my current cooler and RAM helps ease the financial strain. Any insights? Also, how much would performance improve switching from an i7-7700k to an i5-13th Gen?
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afroKing42
10-12-2021, 05:52 PM #1

Cooler - Noctua NH-D15 is what I intend to keep using. RAM is 32gb DDR4 at 3200mhz Corsair LPX will be part of the new build GPU, which is 3070ti FE with PSU 750W. The CPU is an i7-7700k, paired with the Asus Z270-a Prime monitor offering 1440p at 144hz with G-Sync. I play various games like RPGs, FPS, and City Builders, where high frame rates matter a lot. I’m considering whether this generation of CPUs is the right time to upgrade. I’m weighing the 13th gen i5 against the i7, but I think the i5 will give a noticeable boost without breaking the bank. Keeping my current cooler and RAM helps ease the financial strain. Any insights? Also, how much would performance improve switching from an i7-7700k to an i5-13th Gen?

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Irontaildragon
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10-14-2021, 05:35 AM
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The 13600K offers strong versatility and is ideal for those aiming to assemble a mid-range to high-end gaming setup. If you don’t require additional cores for multitasking or CPU-heavy work, the 13700K would be a better choice.
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Irontaildragon
10-14-2021, 05:35 AM #2

The 13600K offers strong versatility and is ideal for those aiming to assemble a mid-range to high-end gaming setup. If you don’t require additional cores for multitasking or CPU-heavy work, the 13700K would be a better choice.