Is the upgrade worth it for a value between 8400 and 9700k?

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Is the upgrade worth it for a value between 8400 and 9700k?

Is the upgrade worth it for a value between 8400 and 9700k?

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skripexx_C4
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04-07-2018, 01:45 AM

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I found it around $280 on Amazon, but I’m using a 120mm AIO and had concerns about the cooling system.

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skripexx_C4

04-07-2018, 01:45 AM #11

I found it around $280 on Amazon, but I’m using a 120mm AIO and had concerns about the cooling system.

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Nikita_Banane
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04-08-2018, 05:45 AM

#12

Lately new systems lack plenty of space for tuning, so it's better to purchase quality rams such as Tridentz Neo or Viper Steel and focus on getting the best results.

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Nikita_Banane

04-08-2018, 05:45 AM #12

Lately new systems lack plenty of space for tuning, so it's better to purchase quality rams such as Tridentz Neo or Viper Steel and focus on getting the best results.

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EthanLG
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04-08-2018, 08:33 AM

#13

Switching platforms would also require a completely different motherboard. This is essentially a long-term upgrade plan—lasting another 3 to 4 years—with a GPU upgrade in the near future. Eventually, I’ll rebuild another PC.

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EthanLG

04-08-2018, 08:33 AM #13

Switching platforms would also require a completely different motherboard. This is essentially a long-term upgrade plan—lasting another 3 to 4 years—with a GPU upgrade in the near future. Eventually, I’ll rebuild another PC.

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repsajwa
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04-09-2018, 04:25 PM

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Tbh i think you should just raise your bclk to 103, oc the sht out of your ram, then wait for next gen or next next gen since lga 1200 and am4 are dead ends now since amd and intel will swap to ddr5

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repsajwa

04-09-2018, 04:25 PM #14

Tbh i think you should just raise your bclk to 103, oc the sht out of your ram, then wait for next gen or next next gen since lga 1200 and am4 are dead ends now since amd and intel will swap to ddr5

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eeawalters1
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04-10-2018, 08:10 PM

#15

The 9900K isn't significantly more challenging to cool compared to the 9700K. Both models feature eight cores. The 9900K starts slightly higher and includes HyperThreading. If you anticipate upgrading your cooling later, consider getting the 9900K and disabling HyperThreading. A price of $280 is reasonable for an 8-core/16-thread processor. Around $260 for an 8-core/8-thread chip seems a bit overpriced.

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eeawalters1

04-10-2018, 08:10 PM #15

The 9900K isn't significantly more challenging to cool compared to the 9700K. Both models feature eight cores. The 9900K starts slightly higher and includes HyperThreading. If you anticipate upgrading your cooling later, consider getting the 9900K and disabling HyperThreading. A price of $280 is reasonable for an 8-core/16-thread processor. Around $260 for an 8-core/8-thread chip seems a bit overpriced.

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snaari
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04-11-2018, 09:20 PM

#16

The 9700k offers solid performance without much improvement, while the 9900k delivers better heat management and value for around $20 extra. Upgrading cooling later is an option if needed. The 9900k outperforms the 9700k by a noticeable margin.

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snaari

04-11-2018, 09:20 PM #16

The 9700k offers solid performance without much improvement, while the 9900k delivers better heat management and value for around $20 extra. Upgrading cooling later is an option if needed. The 9900k outperforms the 9700k by a noticeable margin.

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Maddle00
Junior Member

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04-27-2018, 09:40 PM

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I’d suggest checking both options since the prices are nearly identical. When the GPU market stabilizes, you might find a better deal on the 3070.

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Maddle00

04-27-2018, 09:40 PM #17

I’d suggest checking both options since the prices are nearly identical. When the GPU market stabilizes, you might find a better deal on the 3070.

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EeveeBoy64
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04-27-2018, 10:41 PM

#18

Great! Thank you!

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EeveeBoy64

04-27-2018, 10:41 PM #18

Great! Thank you!

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megsterz
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04-28-2018, 02:53 AM

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At this price point, purchasing the 9900K makes perfect sense. It remains an excellent choice for gaming today. It functions similarly to a 10700K and is likely to retain its worth significantly longer than other i7 models since it represents the cutting-edge CPU for that line of cards. Those planning upgrades for Z370 or Z390 in the near future should target the 9900K—it's the top-performing chip any 300-series board can utilize.

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megsterz

04-28-2018, 02:53 AM #19

At this price point, purchasing the 9900K makes perfect sense. It remains an excellent choice for gaming today. It functions similarly to a 10700K and is likely to retain its worth significantly longer than other i7 models since it represents the cutting-edge CPU for that line of cards. Those planning upgrades for Z370 or Z390 in the near future should target the 9900K—it's the top-performing chip any 300-series board can utilize.

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GOLD_Kenny
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05-13-2018, 07:33 AM

#20

Great! Your thanks means a lot.

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GOLD_Kenny

05-13-2018, 07:33 AM #20

Great! Your thanks means a lot.

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