Does the added expense justify acquiring an overclockable CPU?
Does the added expense justify acquiring an overclockable CPU?
I've been facing a decision between two CPUs recently—the Intel i7 6700 and the i7 6700k. One can be overclocked while the other cannot, but is it really worth the effort? I can save around $50 by choosing the non-overclockable model. Is there a significant difference that would justify spending extra on overclocking, or should I go with the standard option? Since I'm an animator who occasionally plays games but doesn't render animations, I don't rely on the CPU much. Thanks for your thoughts!
If your main tasks rely on GPU rendering and you're not particularly interested in gaming, the 6700 should perform adequately. Whether it's worthwhile depends on individual budgets and personal priorities. In the future, around 4 to 5 years, an overclock could extend the usability of an older system slightly, but it comes with higher costs. Some users choose not to overclock, saving money by upgrading sooner, while others prefer locking in their current hardware for longer. You won't need a major upgrade in just a couple of years since you already have the i7.
If your main tasks rely on GPU rendering and you're not particularly interested in gaming, the 6700 should suffice. Whether it's worthwhile depends on individual budgets and personal priorities. In the future, around 4 to 5 years, an overclock could extend the usability of an older system a bit, though it comes with higher costs. Some users choose not to overclock, saving extra money by upgrading sooner, while others prefer locking in their current hardware for longer. You won't need a major upgrade in just a couple of years since you already have the locked i7.