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Slimeboss2003
Junior Member

10-05-2019, 06:56 AM

I've been using my 6600k for quite some time now, but I realize it's time to upgrade. I was considering the 3600, but thought I'd hold off until next year's Ryzen release. A friend who loves Craigslist bought an i7-8700 non-K with a 2400 MHz 16GB RAM setup for $200 (pre-pandemic). He offered it to me at that price if I wanted it. While I don't really want to be on a "dead" platform, it would be a big upgrade at a low cost. What do you think? Should we wait for the new Ryzen or take this deal while I have it?

Slimeboss2003

10-05-2019, 06:56 AM #1

Oxygen__
Member

10-05-2019, 07:42 AM

You currently have a 16GB 3200 MHz system. A 2600 MHz would be a step down from an i7-8700, but you can upgrade beyond $200. The price your friend offered was likely based on what he paid for it.

Oxygen__

10-05-2019, 07:42 AM #2

You currently have a 16GB 3200 MHz system. A 2600 MHz would be a step down from an i7-8700, but you can upgrade beyond $200. The price your friend offered was likely based on what he paid for it.