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Mrender3
Senior Member
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02-13-2018, 09:37 PM
#11
we need to check the R 4000, but the hidden details are below. my budget is roughly $150 depending on paycheck size, and it's in the US. I own a standard 1080p monitor (exact model listed in my profile specs). during downtime I play simple games and watch videos, but while working I use Sony Vegas, Movie Maker, OBS, etc., for recording or editing. it’s not my main job, just something I enjoy. low FPS and poor quality streams are becoming frustrating. after upgrading the GPU the issue still exists, so I think my CPU isn’t powerful enough. I’d like a quick upgrade—something I can do in about half an hour with minimal effort—that will get me back online easily. thanks for taking the time to read this.
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Mrender3
02-13-2018, 09:37 PM #11

we need to check the R 4000, but the hidden details are below. my budget is roughly $150 depending on paycheck size, and it's in the US. I own a standard 1080p monitor (exact model listed in my profile specs). during downtime I play simple games and watch videos, but while working I use Sony Vegas, Movie Maker, OBS, etc., for recording or editing. it’s not my main job, just something I enjoy. low FPS and poor quality streams are becoming frustrating. after upgrading the GPU the issue still exists, so I think my CPU isn’t powerful enough. I’d like a quick upgrade—something I can do in about half an hour with minimal effort—that will get me back online easily. thanks for taking the time to read this.

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ProAssas1n
Junior Member
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03-01-2018, 08:49 PM
#12
It's a solid setup, should pair well with an i7/i9 non-K processor. It works nicely even if you avoid certain workloads like Linpack H370, which doesn't require special hacks for Coffee Lake refresh CPUs. The BIOS documentation covers everything from i9-9900K to KF, and you can find it on their site.
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ProAssas1n
03-01-2018, 08:49 PM #12

It's a solid setup, should pair well with an i7/i9 non-K processor. It works nicely even if you avoid certain workloads like Linpack H370, which doesn't require special hacks for Coffee Lake refresh CPUs. The BIOS documentation covers everything from i9-9900K to KF, and you can find it on their site.

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SSGSS_Saiyan
Member
160
03-02-2018, 05:24 AM
#13
You're paying $150! Where exactly are you headed? *laughs* Just wait for the Ryzen 4000 lineup to make the switch.
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SSGSS_Saiyan
03-02-2018, 05:24 AM #13

You're paying $150! Where exactly are you headed? *laughs* Just wait for the Ryzen 4000 lineup to make the switch.

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PimOla_PvP
Member
166
03-02-2018, 06:44 AM
#14
You can still add a K chip to that board, which will make it run a bit quicker than the regular version. Learning about the components inside the VRM and giving it direct airflow should work, even if it can't be overclocked. Intel didn’t have to disappoint by not releasing the 9700K with six cores and twelve threads—it just wanted to keep pushing the stock to 8700K. It might be worth looking for a cheaper 8700K if you find one.
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PimOla_PvP
03-02-2018, 06:44 AM #14

You can still add a K chip to that board, which will make it run a bit quicker than the regular version. Learning about the components inside the VRM and giving it direct airflow should work, even if it can't be overclocked. Intel didn’t have to disappoint by not releasing the 9700K with six cores and twelve threads—it just wanted to keep pushing the stock to 8700K. It might be worth looking for a cheaper 8700K if you find one.

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DockLate
Junior Member
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03-10-2018, 01:20 AM
#15
The i5 9400F offers good worth. It could be a solid purchase unless you spot models like the 8500, 8600, or even the 8700 on eBay—used listings don’t usually come with such a deal.
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DockLate
03-10-2018, 01:20 AM #15

The i5 9400F offers good worth. It could be a solid purchase unless you spot models like the 8500, 8600, or even the 8700 on eBay—used listings don’t usually come with such a deal.

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KastrulyaDDOS
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03-19-2018, 01:01 PM
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papercut3
Member
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03-19-2018, 06:40 PM
#17
Having 50% more cores makes a big difference. Titles such as Overwatch can run on all six cores while offering better performance. I’d upgrade if I were in charge, especially since my i3 isn’t up to the task.
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papercut3
03-19-2018, 06:40 PM #17

Having 50% more cores makes a big difference. Titles such as Overwatch can run on all six cores while offering better performance. I’d upgrade if I were in charge, especially since my i3 isn’t up to the task.

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Robospik3
Junior Member
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04-05-2018, 08:50 AM
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It's not as if the i3 is completely out of the question; it's actually a good idea to hold off and consider getting something like the 8700 or 8700K for the additional threads. The 8700s are only slightly better than the i5.
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Robospik3
04-05-2018, 08:50 AM #18

It's not as if the i3 is completely out of the question; it's actually a good idea to hold off and consider getting something like the 8700 or 8700K for the additional threads. The 8700s are only slightly better than the i5.

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Ilia_Zer0
Member
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04-05-2018, 03:19 PM
#19
It's only beneficial when he can clear the 8100 and recover part of the loss.
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Ilia_Zer0
04-05-2018, 03:19 PM #19

It's only beneficial when he can clear the 8100 and recover part of the loss.

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MMASTER7
Member
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04-07-2018, 07:13 AM
#20
I don't understand what you're referring to, but here I am: 9400f and 8700s around 150-200 are within a reasonable range for a CPU budget.
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MMASTER7
04-07-2018, 07:13 AM #20

I don't understand what you're referring to, but here I am: 9400f and 8700s around 150-200 are within a reasonable range for a CPU budget.

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