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Was ist der Nutzen des "K"?

Was ist der Nutzen des "K"?

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CristoferOM2
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05-07-2018, 12:53 AM
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Evaluating the K variant versus the 9700 offers a trade-off. The extra $40 and missing cooler are factors, while the higher cost of a compatible motherboard adds to the expense. The $100–$120 tax is significant but may reflect real performance gains. It depends on your workload and whether you need the cooler for stability or overclocking.
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05-07-2018, 12:53 AM #1

Evaluating the K variant versus the 9700 offers a trade-off. The extra $40 and missing cooler are factors, while the higher cost of a compatible motherboard adds to the expense. The $100–$120 tax is significant but may reflect real performance gains. It depends on your workload and whether you need the cooler for stability or overclocking.

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Sertero28
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05-12-2018, 11:19 AM
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Consider your overclocking intentions. If you intend to overclock, choose a K SKU and O.C. capable motherboard. Avoid overclocking now or in the future—opt for a more affordable option. (Non-K/Non-O.C.)
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05-12-2018, 11:19 AM #2

Consider your overclocking intentions. If you intend to overclock, choose a K SKU and O.C. capable motherboard. Avoid overclocking now or in the future—opt for a more affordable option. (Non-K/Non-O.C.)

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05-13-2018, 01:25 AM
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Would it be better to invest in a premium component rather than risking the $100–$120 price bump for an overclock?
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05-13-2018, 01:25 AM #3

Would it be better to invest in a premium component rather than risking the $100–$120 price bump for an overclock?

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05-13-2018, 08:46 AM
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O.Cing offers a way to extract more performance from existing resources. The effect on your work varies based on the task. For example, with a 5960X processor, increasing the clock speed from 3.0GHz to 4.5GHz provides about a 50% improvement. If you're doing CPU-intensive tasks like rendering or heavy computations, speeds can jump up to half, which is significant. In gaming scenarios, boosting the CPU can help if it's your bottleneck, though it might not raise frame rates by much—often only a few percentage points. Whether it’s worthwhile depends on your specific needs and circumstances. Consider what you require, your budget, willingness to invest, whether you plan to upgrade your GPU, and if you have proper cooling for the increased heat. There’s no universal "yes" or "no"—it’s a personal decision.
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agossie
05-13-2018, 08:46 AM #4

O.Cing offers a way to extract more performance from existing resources. The effect on your work varies based on the task. For example, with a 5960X processor, increasing the clock speed from 3.0GHz to 4.5GHz provides about a 50% improvement. If you're doing CPU-intensive tasks like rendering or heavy computations, speeds can jump up to half, which is significant. In gaming scenarios, boosting the CPU can help if it's your bottleneck, though it might not raise frame rates by much—often only a few percentage points. Whether it’s worthwhile depends on your specific needs and circumstances. Consider what you require, your budget, willingness to invest, whether you plan to upgrade your GPU, and if you have proper cooling for the increased heat. There’s no universal "yes" or "no"—it’s a personal decision.

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