Advice ...

gavinh87 · 11 Jan 2018 at 18:36

Aneskimo said:
Hi so after selling off my old build I'm currently in the process of picking up parts for my new build trouble is I'm kinda stuck with what chip to go for so a little help please!

Option A) I can go 8700k build.

or

Option B) Looking on the MM/ known auction site pick up an older 6700k/7700k and motherboard for the price of the 8700k chip alone.

Whatever route I go the chip will be in a gaming rig, running a 27' 144hz@ 1440p monitor. Thankyou for reading any advice is welcome

My own results from overclocked ryzen 1700 to stock 8700K

https://www.3dmark.com/compare/fs/13810220/fs/13418487#

I also have the same monitor specs, the results are noticable. Whether that is worth the extra cost is down to you.

Aneskimo · 11 Jan 2018 at 18:52

With that monitor does the 1070 hold up well @gavinh87 or would I need a better Gpu?

gavinh87 · 11 Jan 2018 at 18:58

Aneskimo said:
With that monitor does the 1070 hold up well @gavinh87 or would I need a better Gpu?

Its ok for the majority of titles tbh, having to turn settings down in some games. I will be upgrading as soon as volta comes along though.

Drollic · 11 Jan 2018 at 19:06

I wouldn't bother with anything currently given the recent security flaw. The next round of cpus will be pretty big and AMD could gain real traction with a well clocked and priced 8 core in April.

jigger · 11 Jan 2018 at 19:32

Aneskimo said:
How long for? I was planning on purchasing start of Febuary.

It will take some time for Intel to sort out it's CPU's, but Ryzen+ will be with us in April. TBH I'd go with a 1900X and some fancy B-Die RAM.

Aneskimo · 11 Jan 2018 at 20:34

Drollic said:
I wouldn't bother with anything currently given the recent security flaw. The next round of cpus will be pretty big and AMD could gain real traction with a well clocked and priced 8 core in April.

jigger said:
It will take some time for Intel to sort out it's CPU's, but Ryzen+ will be with us in April. TBH I'd go with a 1900X and some fancy B-Die RAM.

If I went for Am4 what would the refresh bring on that socket? I'm just looking at keeping costs down I never realised how much moving to 1440p would be.

gavinh87 · 11 Jan 2018 at 21:23

Aneskimo said:
If I went for Am4 what would the refresh bring on that socket? I'm just looking at keeping costs down I never realised how much moving to 1440p would be.

1440p isn't the issue here imo. It's the 144hz and for that you're going to want the fastest cpu you can afford.

Aneskimo · 11 Jan 2018 at 21:29

gavinh87 said:
1440p isn't the issue here imo. It's the 144hz and for that you're going to want the fastest cpu you can afford.

Oh I meant the whole setup monitor and a new card is $$ my missus is like :eek:

gavinh87 · 11 Jan 2018 at 21:31

Aneskimo said:
Oh I meant the whole setup monitor and a new card is $$ my missus is like

Oh it ain't cheap!
Do you already have a gpu?

Aneskimo · 11 Jan 2018 at 21:44

gavinh87 said:
Oh it ain't cheap!
Do you already have a gpu?

I got nothing apart from a case and power supply, its literally a new build I'm even getting a new desk

that's why I even suggested getting an older I7 to keep costs down. I am weighing up the whole 1080p@ 144hz and 1440p@144hz as graphics card and monitor prices to complement each other are insane

BongoHunter · 11 Jan 2018 at 22:06

If on budget, go for 6 core Ryzen on a b350 motherboard, just add the fastest graphics card you can afford after memory and storage

gavinh87 · 11 Jan 2018 at 22:52

Aneskimo said:
I got nothing apart from a case and power supply, its literally a new build I'm even getting a new desk that's why I even suggested getting an older I7 to keep costs down. I am weighing up the whole 1080p@ 144hz and 1440p@144hz as graphics card and monitor prices to complement each other are insane

What games you looking at playing?

Hedge · 12 Jan 2018 at 09:55

Id buy an 8600k for £200

Aneskimo · 12 Jan 2018 at 11:19

gavinh87 said:
What games you looking at playing?

That’s the thing I literally play all sorts. From gta, fallout, racing games, FPS, even the football managers I just love all types of games. I also after a while like to run mods to make things interesting too.

Aneskimo · 12 Jan 2018 at 11:20

BongoHunter said:
If on budget, go for 6 core Ryzen on a b350 motherboard, just add the fastest graphics card you can afford after memory and storage

I was offered the 1700 cheap off a mate a while ago really wished I took up the offer now

gavinh87 · 12 Jan 2018 at 12:22

Aneskimo said:
That’s the thing I literally play all sorts. From gta, fallout, racing games, FPS, even the football managers I just love all types of games. I also after a while like to run mods to make things interesting too.

Probably going to get hammered here but get intel. You know things are going to work well, things like indie games, mmo's etc can have performance issues on ryzen due those particular games not being optimised for multi core.

Aneskimo · 12 Jan 2018 at 12:58

If anyone can say how well Ryzen performs in games I’m certainly open to Am4 I know that both intel an Amd chips like fast ram so the savings will be on what I go for chip wise.

gavinh87 · 12 Jan 2018 at 13:02

Aneskimo said:
If anyone can say how well Ryzen performs in games I’m certainly open to Am4 I know that both intel an Amd chips like fast ram so the savings will be on what I go for chip wise.

Most games its fine, MMO's things like PUBG etc and they get beaten by 7th gen i5's.

Aneskimo · 12 Jan 2018 at 15:03

gavinh87 said:
Most games its fine, MMO's things like PUBG etc and they get beaten by 7th gen i5's.

Really? I suppose if they are not optimised then that’s the case, looks like I will be going coffe lake as nobody seems sure on intels next offerings.

gavinh87 · 12 Jan 2018 at 15:08

Aneskimo said:
Really? I suppose if they are not optimised then that’s the case, looks like I will be going coffe lake as nobody seems sure on intels next offerings.

The next chips are going to be a while away yet I'd think. Rumor has it they have an 8 core coming but that's going to be in the region of £400+