upgrading intel i5 6600k and future considerations
upgrading intel i5 6600k and future considerations
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Greetings!
Let me get straight to it—I have the following build in mind:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CF87zy
A W10 motherboard paired with a 700W bronze-rated PSU (the CPU is overclocked to 4.3GHz)
The issue is, I’m mainly an MMO gamer, and the graphics performance isn’t great, often dropping to 20-40% when there are many players around. I’ve already optimized everything I could through software—though I didn’t realize how much I needed it at the time.
Currently, I have enough funds for a 6600k (I plan to reuse the remaining components), and I’m using this motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...-_-Product
This leads me to several questions:
1. Is this motherboard suitable for overclocking if I ensure proper CPU cooling (VRM is my main concern)?
2. How long should I expect this CPU to last in the future?
3. Does this board prioritize future-proofing, or could it actually hurt my experience (potentially saving me around 100 dollars by reusing parts but undervolting the RAM, plus price differences)?
4. Are there any rumors about Zen or Skylake refresh/upgrades that might improve performance or lower prices, or is it just a chance to try during Easter sales?
I understand this subject is quite personal, but I’d appreciate hearing other opinions since I had a bad experience with the FX6300.
The 6600K is designed to be future-proof like any processor. Expecting it to last 4 or 5 years seems sensible given how long older i5 models have stayed functional. These chips are quite straightforward to overclock, and most Z170 boards can push them into the 4.4 to 4.6 range. I’d go with DDR3 and move to DDR4 soon—it’s still in use for a while longer.
The PSU model you're considering is likely the Skylake, particularly with the K chips. It may be more cost-effective to opt for a 4690K or 4790K board paired with a Z97 board. There isn't much performance gain from using Skylake right now.
The 6600K is designed to be future-proof like any other processor. It makes sense to get it 4 or 5 years out, considering how long older i5 models have stayed useful. They are quite simple to overclock, and most Z170 boards can push them into the 4.4 to 4.6 range. I’d go with DDR3 and move to DDR4 soon—it’s still going to be around for a while.
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What model or brand is the PSU?
Skylake, particularly the K chips, is quite costly right now. It might be wiser to opt for a 4690K or 4790K with a Z97 board. There isn't much performance gain from Skylake, I think.
The PSU is Corsair. I considered a 4690k, but the price gap between models and a motherboard under 20 dollars in my country makes RAM the main consideration here.
I'd consider Skylake too, but for an original concept I'd opt for something better, perhaps the Asus Z170-A.