Intel 7700k or AMD 2600?

[Zeebedy]

Hey guys,

Birthday in under 3 weeks, and decided to change my 7500 for either above.

It will be for gaming / web browsing / Spotify etc..

So would I be better, just changing the CPU and cooler with a 7700k or go down the Ryzen route?


Thanks.

 

[Zeebedy]

Thanks for all the input guys

I think I will probably go down the Ryzen route..my current 1151 mobo, was a budget option (Gigabyte H110M-H)

So im guessing I would need a new mobo anyway to run the 7700k effectively? If so, looks like a 2600..

 

[Zeebedy]

Love these threads .

What CPU do you have now op? You could be just wasting money if you have a decent CPU already

I currently have a 7500 i5. Its OK, but thought coupled with better ram (currently 2133MHz) would see some game improvements ??

 

[Zeebedy]

I recently changed back to AMD for the FreeSync, its now a RX 480. I game at 1080p med / high detail.

 

[Zeebedy]

A GPU upgrade will benefit you more.

So basically...my system spec is "decent enough" and a upgraded GPU is more advisable??

 

[Zeebedy]

If you feel the need to upgrade something then aye, GPU. With freesync I'd look for offers on a Vega 56, not checked out their prices in a while but I hear they're coming down again after the worst heights of the mining boom.

Still quite expensive to improve GPU from where you are unfortunately

Personally I'd stick with an AMD card for the sake of freesync rather than any of Nvidia offerings but if you were tempted that way you'd be looking at a 1080 roughly.

Yeah, will have a look around..I did compare a 56 vs. 480 the now, and its 60%~ faster on average

Would like to stick to FreeSync as I do find it helps out on my FS monitor.

 

[Zeebedy]

Not sure if you have mentioned it but what refresh rate are you running on the monitor @ 1080p

Im currently running at 144Hz mate.

 

[Zeebedy]

Thanks again for all the input guys.

@SiDeards73 im going to mimic your plans I think, will hold out (birthday a few weeks) see how the market is then, and pick up VEGA and then like @5punk3monk3y suggested make my decision whether or not to upgrade anything else..

 

[Zeebedy]

One more thing..

I understand that the VEGA GPU's use a lot of wattage. Would a 750W EVGA GQ PSU have enough grunt? no oc, only a hd and ssd and a few case fans..

 

[Zeebedy]

What RAM and motherboard dod you have OP?? If the RAM is fast enough,and the motherboard can handle it a Core i7 7700 or Core i7 7700K would be a much easier upgrade to do.

I have some Crucial 2133MHz RAM, and a H110M-H mobo..

Would an upgrade to the 7700K on this board be OK? Will NOT be Ocing..

I am back on the fence about what to do, but im thinking if my motherboard is OK for it , getting a 7700K??

 

[Zeebedy]

Oh, also, I bit the bullet and bought a Nocuta NH-U9S, so cooling should be OK whatever route I go down..