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Sure, I can help you with that. What do you need to choose?

Sure, I can help you with that. What do you need to choose?

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_Karmaster
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02-26-2022, 05:41 AM
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I'm planning to buy computer parts to upgrade my existing PC. I want to buy an Intel Core i5 13600K, but in my place, the only one available is an Intel Core i5 13400. Do I wait for the i5 13600k to be available? I want to have an overclocking CPU so that, in the future, I can overclock. I have a RTX 3060 Ti GPU. What are the good pairs for my GPU? option for i5 and i7? Thank you in advance.
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_Karmaster
02-26-2022, 05:41 AM #1

I'm planning to buy computer parts to upgrade my existing PC. I want to buy an Intel Core i5 13600K, but in my place, the only one available is an Intel Core i5 13400. Do I wait for the i5 13600k to be available? I want to have an overclocking CPU so that, in the future, I can overclock. I have a RTX 3060 Ti GPU. What are the good pairs for my GPU? option for i5 and i7? Thank you in advance.

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coreylemonade
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02-26-2022, 12:51 PM
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The decision hinges on the specific requirements and financial constraints, though neither was mentioned.
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coreylemonade
02-26-2022, 12:51 PM #2

The decision hinges on the specific requirements and financial constraints, though neither was mentioned.

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LavaBoy1010
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03-06-2022, 09:33 AM
#3
Overclocking usually offers little to no improvement. Don’t rely on this promise for big gains. The 13400 works well with the 3060TI. It’s a solid choice rather than chasing a 13600K.
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LavaBoy1010
03-06-2022, 09:33 AM #3

Overclocking usually offers little to no improvement. Don’t rely on this promise for big gains. The 13400 works well with the 3060TI. It’s a solid choice rather than chasing a 13600K.

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Sqwalish
Member
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03-06-2022, 03:13 PM
#4
The 13600k works well for productivity tasks, while the 13400 is better suited for gaming.
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Sqwalish
03-06-2022, 03:13 PM #4

The 13600k works well for productivity tasks, while the 13400 is better suited for gaming.

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brightchild13
Junior Member
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03-08-2022, 01:05 PM
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You're planning to use the 13400F for gaming. It should work well without needing a larger cooler compared to the 13600K, which usually needs around an AK620. This chip can handle smaller, more affordable coolers like the AK400—probably one you already own, though we hope it's not a downdraft model.
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brightchild13
03-08-2022, 01:05 PM #5

You're planning to use the 13400F for gaming. It should work well without needing a larger cooler compared to the 13600K, which usually needs around an AK620. This chip can handle smaller, more affordable coolers like the AK400—probably one you already own, though we hope it's not a downdraft model.

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ottodomingo
Junior Member
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03-08-2022, 01:54 PM
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12600k(f) is better than 13400 because the latter is just a damaged version of 12600k. For motherboards, the B660M PG Riptide or similar Z690 options help with overclocking, though performance gains won’t be huge. With a Z-boarding setup you can also lower voltages, which is the key advantage. Current PC specs suggest using a used 5800x3d cooler—its reuse depends on condition—and similar applies to RAM modules.
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ottodomingo
03-08-2022, 01:54 PM #6

12600k(f) is better than 13400 because the latter is just a damaged version of 12600k. For motherboards, the B660M PG Riptide or similar Z690 options help with overclocking, though performance gains won’t be huge. With a Z-boarding setup you can also lower voltages, which is the key advantage. Current PC specs suggest using a used 5800x3d cooler—its reuse depends on condition—and similar applies to RAM modules.