6700k or 8700k

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So I’m thinking of upgrading from an i5 6600k, to an i7. I’ve been slowly upgrading my computer and just recently got a MSI gtx 1080ti gaming X, and a 1440p 144hz monitor. My i5 is only letting me get about 72fps in Fallout 4 ultra settings. I think the bottleneck is from the CPU. There are other newer games that I’m going to play, so eventually my i5 is going to slow it all down. Especially with that 1080ti.

If I do upgrade to an i7, should I get a 6700k, which right now costs about $400 give or take; or should I just bite the bullet and get a 8700k and new motherboard? Going with the z370 version of the current board I have (MSI z170 pro-a) and a 8700k would only cost me about $50 more than buying the 6700k.

The main drawback I see with going with the 8700k, is having to backup everything, tear my computer apart completely, and then set up windows again.

Is it more worth it to with a 6700k (which will be great for a long time to come) or go with newer hardware?
 
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I would go the 8700K route as the cost difference is fairly minimal and the 8700K is a fantastic CPU that will allow the GTX 1080ti to fly. Also you will be able to later upgrade to the 9700, 9800 or 9900K down the road as the Z370 is compatible with the new 9th Gen CPU's as and when funds allow. The 6700K is good but the difference from your current setup is not going to be worth it, especially at that price.

It might be worth waiting for the new 9th gen CPU's as they are set to hit in October but they could be priced quiet a bit higher. Still, if you want to upgrade now, then you cannot go wrong with the 8700K and it will last you for a few years. It overclocks fantastically, provides the highest frame rates of any CPU coupled to a...
Only 72 fps? in ultra? sir thats corect, even if you upgrade you cpu you wont be anywhere near 144fps to match your monitor, only crappy games such as CS:GO should reach that in 1440p, which, also, in such resolutions the workload is much more on your GPU rather than CPU.

will you get a boost? yes, is it worth it? no
 
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Well I actually found out that Bethesda caps the frame rate in Fallout, and Skyrim. I’m going to play more demanding games, but how likely are future games to use more than 4 cores/threads? I only know of a couple at the moment.
 


At some point they will most likely try to take advantage of multi cores, maybe in a future the more the merrier, but my guess is: not anytime soon as to have to worry about having 1 zillion cores, you're fine.
 
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I should also say, that I’m not asking if I need to upgrade. I know I am. I’m asking would it really be worth the hassle to go with the 8700k and a new mobo, or buy a 6700k and stick with what I have for a mobo.
 
I would go the 8700K route as the cost difference is fairly minimal and the 8700K is a fantastic CPU that will allow the GTX 1080ti to fly. Also you will be able to later upgrade to the 9700, 9800 or 9900K down the road as the Z370 is compatible with the new 9th Gen CPU's as and when funds allow. The 6700K is good but the difference from your current setup is not going to be worth it, especially at that price.

It might be worth waiting for the new 9th gen CPU's as they are set to hit in October but they could be priced quiet a bit higher. Still, if you want to upgrade now, then you cannot go wrong with the 8700K and it will last you for a few years. It overclocks fantastically, provides the highest frame rates of any CPU coupled to a 1080ti...nothing better out there at the moment than the 8700K and 1080ti combination for gaming!!! but do factor in a decent CPU cooler...

Hope this helps...

 
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$400 would easily fund an 8600K and a new MB.....

Although unless you want to feel 'thread challenged' in 18 months time, I'd throw in the extra $125-$150 now, and simply spring for the 8700K...; should last for 3 years gaming *minimum*, I'd think...