Intel or AMD build for gaming?

[jakeuf]

Hi guys, I'm currently looking to build a pc for gaming/streaming for around £2k.
I've been researching CPU's and my issue is if I future proof and get an i9-9900k for e.g. it will run hot, and not be really overclockable without an expensive watercooling setup. Below is the build i'm looking at, so that's the spec roughly I want, any advice on which I should go? as the new threadrippers are dominating performance/heat wise.

thanks!

 

[jakeuf]

Hi welcome to the forum

The 9900K is the best cpu if money isn't an issue. The i7 9700K is a cheaper option, or of course you have Ryzen which is great value for money.

If going with the 9900K you will need a better motherboard than that one to avoid thermal throttling. I would also go with something like the Alphacool 360mm AIO for £99.

So I guess it boils down to whether you want the value for money option, or are happy to spend the full £2K and get a 9900K etc.

Also is a monitor included in the budget ? If not what resolution are you going to use ?

Thanks for your response mate, I've looked at reviews using mobos across the board and the 9900k ran hot, even with a full loop and AIO's, so i'm still unsure as I do want to pretty much get some of the best stuff out right now.

The monitor I use is a BENQ XL2411 and I usually play stretched res lol in fps games, but i'll go to something with more pixels I'm guessing since achieving 144fps will be easy.

 

[jakeuf]

So guys, so anybody have any idea to which I should build? i7 8700k/9700k, i9 9900k or an AMD system? I really wanted to get the i9 but everywhere is reviewing it at a HOT running cpu...
Also other misc info, i don't need a monitor or any additional equipment, I have around a 2k/2.5k budget to get what I want.

 

[jakeuf]

9700K for gaming I would say.

AMD has the benefit of being upgradable to the new chips next year on the current motherboards. One option could be to grab a 2nd hand 1700/1800 until AMD release the new chips next year then just drop one of those into your motherboard.

Thanks man, i'll have a look at 9700k, reckon it'll be okay with streaming too?