i9-9900KS vs i9-9900K

[LukeMurtagh1995]

Hi,

Could anyone explain the difference between these CPUs for me? I believe the KS is just a CPU which is already overclocked whereas the K would need to be manually overclocked? If so would it not be better to save money and buy the K and just overclock it myself?

Thanks.

 

[LukeMurtagh1995]

Right, okay. I had actually been considering AMD as I’ve never had an AMD build before. How does the 3950X compare when it comes to gaming? For reference I’m also using a 2080TI and a 1440p 165Hz monitor.

You also mentioned an upgrade path - are the new AMD CPUs also going to be using the same architecture?

If I went with the 3950X what cooler would you recommend? I’ve heard they can get slightly hotter than the i9.

What would be your recommendation when it comes to RAM? I’ve seen that overclocking memory on AMD platforms can be a bit trickier than Intel platforms.

Finally, what motherboard would you recommend? I was going to go for the Gigabyte Aorus Master - should I just go for the AMD version of the Aorus Master?

Thanks for your help.

 

[LukeMurtagh1995]

According to Techspot on average at 1080p with both platforms having tuned memory there was 4% in it in favour of the 9900KS. At 1440p I'm betting naff all difference.

The Aorus Master X570 is fantastic, new revision out shortly, really solid, regular BIOS updates, UK RMA.

RAM go for 3600MHZ out of the box ease of set up, either Samsung B die or Micron E die.

Cooling I'd go good quality AIO, 280 or 360mm.

AM4 will have the 4000 series available to drop in as far as we know. Higher IPC and a little more clock speed apparently.

Okay, thanks for the advice.
Do you have any idea when the new revision of the X570 is due? I probably won't be getting all the parts until the very beginning of May.

For cooling what would be your opinion of using the Noctua NH-D15 instead of an AIO?

 

[LukeMurtagh1995]

Hmm, good advice all. I might just go for the 3700X and get one of the new AMD CPUs when they release later on this year.