Cpu and mb upgrade?

[cmlarive]

I am trying to stream while gaming on escape from tarkov, destiny 2, diablo 3, possibly anthem, black ops 4.

I currently have

Msi B150m bazooka plus
I5 6600k (cant oc due to mb)
24 gb 2133 ram
Rtx 2070
3 monitors one of which is 144hz
2 ssds one for games one for os
And a 1tb hdd for random storage

I am looking at miltiple mb but I am unsure to go with intel, because of their recent issues, or ryzen 7 2700x.

I am leaning more ryzen just can never get a clear answer whether which one is better.

I am also open with going with a threadripper but I was told that it would not perform the way others would for gaming.

Looking for some ideas for how I should go, money not hugely an issue as I'm not in a rush so I can save if I get clear answers to do so.

 

[Supahos]

Definitely Don't go thread ripper for gaming.

The biggest downside I see for you is if you want a 2700x to work to it's best you'll need new ram, if you built an Intel setup you could reuse your ram which would make a 9700k/z390 setup similar priced to a 2700x. Usually I suggest ryzen over Intel but in your case I wouldn't

 

[Supahos]

Intel suggestion

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($369.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D14 64.95 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING (WI-FI) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($159.08 @ Amazon)
Total: $604.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-01 13:17 EST-0500


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7 GHz 8-Core Processor ($308.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard ($113.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $542.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-01 13:15 EST-0500


The ryzen setup might be a bit cheaper but the 8700k is a better 144hz gamer so that's not much a premium to pay for it (originally thought 9700k but basically same performance as 8700k for $100 more)

 

[cmlarive]

Why would I have to change my ram specifically for the ryzen setup? Is it the frequency wont be sufficient?

 

[Supahos]

Yes it's too slow. The interconnect inside the processor with ryzen is tied to ram speed. So at the same speed clock wise it'll get more done with faster ram

 

[cmlarive]

Thanks for the info, I'll check into the Intel set up for now but I think in the end I may just upgrade the ram with it all

 

[cmlarive]

Also the external cooler will be more necessary now I presume with the bigger cpu now the standard cooler wont be enough?

 

[Supahos]

The 2700x comes with a pretty solid cooler try it out if it's not good enough you can upgrade. The 8700k doesn't come with one at all

 

[jitendrad]

I strongly suggest you to get a I7 8700K and a good MOBO or just by a OC mobo if your in tight budget. I won't recommend you to go with ryzen as then you need to upgrade your RAM also

 

[cmlarive]

The next big question is if I really save up would the i9 be a big enough improvement to justify the expenditure?

 

[Supahos]

The 9700k and 8700k are basically the exact same performance. So unless you mean the 9900k no.

Yes you have to change ram with ryzen but it still comes out a good bit cheaper.... And it's also likely in June or July ryzen 3000 will come out and be compatible with your board.

 

[cmlarive]

I have your suggestions on pc part picker saved so I can monitor price fluctuations I'll see what I can do when the 3000 series drops and if I dont like the price points for the ryzen then I'll most likely go the intel route. Thanks for the input!