I7 7700k should I buy?!

[Coowhan]

I'm currently making a PC build to buy asap but just came across all the scruitiny against the 7700k and overheating. It was the processor I was going to be buying along with the MSI M7 Z270 board. Now I'm seriously doubting whether to go ahead with the i7 or not as it's a £1,300 build and debating whether to just save some money or not as it is worrying. Overclocking no longer seems to be an option.

Any suggestions or people that have upgraded to the 7700k?

 

[Coowhan]

I don't have a PC ATM, not been a PC gamer for about 4 years but I would really like to buy ASAP.

It doesn't fill me with confidence reading all the problems with the 7700k, so I'm looking at other options. Unsure on AMD though as I don't know a lot about what's compatible etc.

 

[Coowhan]

The 7700K is a *very* capable CPU. It's not perfect but you won't have any problems unless you attempt high overclocks without sufficient cooling. In reality the problems are relatively minor. The same is true of Ryzen, although the platform is a lot less mature, most of the main problems have been ironed out now. It's unlikely you'll run into any major problems with either CPU.

Ah okay, I was pretty much ready to hit the buy button. Decided to do some research on the main components I selected, made a few changes after reading reviews regarding motherboard etc. and came across this about the PSU.

I was going to overclock but it was just a minor 10% but I will maybe leave it for now. I am going for liquid cooling for the PSU and my case has I think 4 or 5 140mm fans in total IIRC. Will double check.

 

[Coowhan]

I was planning on upgrading to a 1080Ti in the near future but right now it's not in my build as the price is pretty ridic at the moment. Talking about another like £600 alone just for that card. Just going with a 1060/1070 to keep the cost down right now. Everything else I am going pretty all out.

Bit unsure about AMD. People seem to bash on the Ryzen a lot. It does enable me to buy a stronger GPU straight off though so am considering it. No idea how upgradable an AMD build would be though looking forward, know nothing about them.

If I was to stream games would the Ryzen be better for example?

 

[Coowhan]

Swaying closer and closer towards a Ryzen setup just for the whole future proofing and value for money. (Even though I am mainly going to be playing older games like R6 Siege etc.) But that's not to say I wont be playing newer games obviously. Siege seems to be a pretty cpu intensive game though according to a lot of streamers.

Can basically get a R7 1700 with a 1080 and GB Gaming 3 350 board with the addition of a SSD. For the same price I can get a i7 7700k with a decent z270 board and just a 3gb 1060 and no additional SSD with my HD... Maybe even if I drop to the R5 1600 I could possibly get myself a 1080Ti if I wanted to get silly haha?

Only thing is I'm not sure on motherboard for AMD system. Difference between 350 and 370 boards?

Regards to the bashing comment I'm not sure if it's just ignorance or what but people are quick to dismiss it against Intel for gaming. It is primarily a gaming PC for my needs.