Time to dump my 4770K?

[X-Mikuru_Beam-X]

Hi guys,

Would I be a fool to drop my i7 [email protected], mobo, and ram today in favour of an OCUK 8700K bundle?

When I am playing Battlefield 1 (daily!), I really notice my frame-rates all over the place 64 player matches and im keen to try out the new 8700K, but at the same time Im thinking maybe I should wait for Icelake next year.... I am finding the decision quite agonising to be honest.

It is only Bf1 that seems to make my rig sweat, every other game keeps consitantly high frame-rates (I am running a 165hz 1440p G-sync monitor and like to keep them as high as possible)

To be clear I cant afford to do another upgrade for at least 5 years after this one so it really has to last me a long time when I do upgrade.

I appreciate your input!

 

[X-Mikuru_Beam-X]

The answer is simple , is Battlefield 1 worth spending £500+ to play ? Personally i wouldn't do it, BF1 is a good game but i certainly wouldn't upgrade my entire platform over it. I would wait until next year if i were you.

Don't get me wrong, BF1 still runs very well - I just know it could be that bit smoother still!

I know you're right though, I'd probably be really pleased I waited when Icelake comes out..

 

[X-Mikuru_Beam-X]

Apart from some minor hickups, the current rig still serves you well I presume.

Yes thats exactly how it is in a nutshell! I know deep down I dont NEED an upgrade at the moment, its just a nicety - but I get the feeling id regret it a few months down the line.