R7 2700 vs 2700x?

[beany_bot]

Does the 2700 overclock easily to 2700x performance? Same way last gen it was wise to buy a 1700 and overclock it to match 1700x.

Still the case? Whats the best buy?

 

[beany_bot]

2700X is better I think, as you'll need to buy a decent cooler to get 2700 to 2700X levels which eats into any savings you might make on CPU anywaay

I already have X62 cooler. Even with 10% off it's still quite a lot more than the 2700.

 

[beany_bot]

Prices on the 2700X vary from as low as £280 up to £319, and the 2700 from £250 to £280. I'd grab the cheapest 2700X I could find, and sell the cooler on the MM for £30, net cost is then the same.

great idea!

 

[beany_bot]

Quick question - that I dont want to make a new thread for - Would it be mad to buy an 8700K now? is Intels 8C16T just round the corner? Or just buy new CPU now

 

[beany_bot]

Is this suitable to pair with a 2700x? Decent? Would I gain much by going up to 3400Mhz+?
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/team...al-channel-kit-black-grey-tlgd-my-09s-tg.html

 

[beany_bot]

There is no guarantee that you'll manage 3200MHz with that kit, and the timings could do with being a bit lower to get the most from the CPU, you might be able get them down to 14-14-14 with more volts and a bit of luck.

OK... So I am confused...
It says 3200Mhz? surely thats the speed of the RAM?
What about...
G.SKILL F4-3200C16D-16GTZR Trident Z RGB Series 16 GB (8 GB x 2) DDR4 3200 MHz PC4-25600 CL16 Dual Channel Memory Kit - Black with full length RGB LED light bar

• DDR4-3200MHz (PC4-25600), 16GB (8GBx2), CL16-18-18-38, 1.35 volt, Unbuffered, Dual Channel, with full length RGB LED light bar

 

[beany_bot]

Good heavens. I mean how is Joe public supposed to know that??

Can you just recommend me a kit of 16gb for less than £200 that will work nicely.