Two systems, one outcome.
Two systems, one outcome.
Hello! I've been using the i5-2500k for ten years and am considering upgrading. I'm not a big gamer, so I'm okay with older hardware. The i5-6600 has been running some casual games for about a year now. I'm thinking about switching from the 2500k to the 6600, even though both are outdated and don't support Windows 11. I'm curious—does the 6600 really perform better than the 2500k, or is it just as good or worse? It's hard to compare them directly in my mind. Any advice on how much better or worse they are?
They're planning to launch a fresh feature in Windows 11 called "Hot patching." This means automatic updates running quietly in the background without needing a restart or shutting down everything. It might encourage users to switch to Windows 11. Linux is expanding rapidly and has become more open to newcomers from Windows and macOS.
Take note that following the workaround @johnt will prevent playing games like Valorant that need TPM 2.0 on Windows 11. It’s also possible newer titles might have similar requirements. Additionally, compatibility problems could arise with other programs and Windows Defender System Guard only if you’re using Windows 11.
Transitioned to CPUs, motherboards, and RAM. The i5 6600 offers improved performance over the i5 2500k and supports DDR4 memory, PCIe 3.0, and possibly M.2 NVMe for boot storage based on the board.
Can I run Valorant on Linux? You didn’t mention it earlier when you suggested using Linux, so why bring it up now after someone recommended Windows 11? People asked about CPU choices and you suggested switching to Linux. Don’t be the annoying person who keeps pushing Linux without asking beforehand.
I hadn't realized Windows 11 could run on a TPM 2.0 system until @johnt suggested an alternative method. Since Windows 10 is nearing its end of support, I considered switching to Linux, assuming he’s okay with missing security updates. After discussing the solution, I clarified that certain games and programs would still be affected by the TPM 2.0 limitation. It’s important not to make assumptions without fully understanding the situation. Regarding your point about the i5-6600 versus i5-2500k, that comparison is worth noting.
you have a z170 with a bclk bios. skylake usually needs bclk to run at 4.6-4.8ghz, but you can get it working on the z170 by using both the cpu, mobo, and ram combos. for around $30 you can find a used 3100/3300x/3500(x), a 3600(x) for about $50, or a b3/450 like the gaming plus/tomahawk for roughly $50 or less. these options will handle both the 2500k and 6600 even when overclocked, and you can upgrade to a 5800x3d (used for $200-$250).