first gaming build upgrade

djrc

djrc

djrc

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Hi everyone,
Looking for some help/confirmation here.
Already have a case, SSD, SATA and good graphics card GTX1070, but wanted to refresh the MB, processor, RAM combo for a up to date gaming PC.

Thinking of going for these: are they all compatible and any advices on better choice would be appreciated.
Cheers.


Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz (Skylake) Socket LGA1151 Processor - Retail
Stock Code CP-581-IN


Asus Prime Z270-K Intel Z270 (Socket 1151) DDR4 ATX Motherboard
Stock Code MB-68Z-AS


Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo CPU Cooler
Stock Code HS-035-CM


Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound (3.5g)
Stock Code AC-000-AC

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-24000C15 3000MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black (CMK16GX4M2B30
Stock Code MY-445-CS
 
Here is a Ryzen cpu/board/ram combo. Would need to know your case to check cpu cooler clearance.

My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £613.41 (includes shipping: £10.50)



Or if you are wanting Intel

Only an i5 but it is a 6 core 6 thread cpu vs the 4 core 8 thread i7 you chose.


My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £646.41 (includes shipping: £10.50)
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I have got this old case quite big, and with a PSU with loads of connections, not good looking but goes under the desk, so not a problem.
Looking at around £600 for CPU, RAM, MB, fan and cooler, will go higher if really makes a difference.
Thought i7, 4GHz would be good for gaming, what would you recommend instead?
 
I read that most games weren't using more than quad core and that i7 had better perfs.
Took a pic of the case, but can't find a way to attach it :0
 
djrc said:
I read that most games weren't using more than quad core and that i7 had better perfs.
Took a pic of the case, but can't find a way to attach it :0
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Maybe not at the minute although there are some games that will use more, and games like Cities Skylines with lots of mods can make a cpu suffer. The i7 6700K (Skylake) is a few gens old now (Skylake>KabyLake>CoffeeLake>CoffeeLake refresh). The i5 9700K will be as good/better for gaming even though it is an 'i5' as it has more physical cores (6 vs 4).

The other alternative is Ryzen as I posted above. You get more for your money but slightly less fps at 1080p over Intel. Still a very good cpu though.
 
Thanks for the posts, I think you're right, better go for a more recent CPU, more future proof.
More of an Intel guy, like the MB you recommended on that build, is the extra cost on the fan really needed though?
 
djrc said:
Thanks for the posts, I think you're right, better go for a more recent CPU, more future proof.
More of an Intel guy, like the MB you recommended on that build, is the extra cost on the fan really needed though?
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The Hyper Evo is a pretty old cooler these days. The Cryorig H7 performs a bit better and is a bit quieter too. It is only 145mm tall so should fit in most cases. Also doesn't block any ram slots so the G.Skill above will be fine with it.

My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £41.01 (includes shipping: £6.02)
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