upgrade intel or move to amd

[Dave85]

Hi,

Current rig is running valorant poorly apparently its because my cpu is struggling. Its usually running at 100% with it. Thinking about changing to amd for a while so want to know what anyone would recommend based on my current options.

Current: i5 6400, 16GB ram and GTX1080
mboard h170 Pro

Upgrade option I was looking at a used i7 7700k go for around £150 dont need to upgrade anything else.

or intel i5 9400f and a new motherboard for around £250

or AMD but no idea what AMD to move to for around 250 and would i need new ram?

Any ideas much appreciated.

 

[Dave85]

Hi it’s getting micro stutter with 150fps apparently it’s because of the cpu found quite a few people with the same issue. The game
Is poorly optimised so was looking at getting something a bit beefier. Mcnumpty i was watching a few and they went for around 150

 

[Dave85]

What speed is your ram?

Hi, my rams nothing special a 16GB Crucial kit DDR4 2133. Was looking at going AMD 3600 and a new mobo and ram but from the post above it's maybe worth waiting for the newer amd chips. i locked it at 60fps and seems to be doing a bit better but still has micro stutter every now and then.

 

[Dave85]

Thanks for the opinions so far all. Think I will chance my luck and see if anyone local wants a bundle deal or even ocuk mm not out to rip anyone out but anything towards the upgrade cost is gravy.