Question help with a corei 5 8400

[jimenezbcg]

So I am thinking of upgrading my corei 5 6400 to a corei 5 8400. is the corei 5 8400 a good processor for gaming? I am not looking to run everything in ultra but have a very high experience in most games.
Thank you very much

 

[WildCard999]

The 8400 is a good gaming CPU but you will need to replace the motherboard as your current one wouldn't support the 8400.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

You will need a new motherboard.
Also the core i5 9400f is faster and usually cheaper. It does need a newer more expensive motherboad and a gpu since the 9400f has no gpu.

 

[jimenezbcg]

You will need a new motherboard.
Also the core i5 9400f is faster and usually cheaper. It does need a newer more expensive motherboad and a gpu since the 9400f has no gpu.

You will need a new motherboard.
Also the core i5 9400f is faster and usually cheaper. It does need a newer more expensive motherboad and a gpu since the 9400f has no gpu.

Thank you so much for the tip, Ill take in consideration the new processor, I already have a gtx 1060 ftw 6 gb but I will need a new board.

 

[WildCard999]

The memory on your current board, is it DDR4 or DDR3L?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6xD73b

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If its ddr4 you can use it with both lists. If its ddr3 you will need to upgrade.

 

[jimenezbcg]

The memory on your current board, is it DDR4 or DDR3L?

Its the G1.Sniper B7 from Gygabite if I am not mistaken is DDR4

 

[jimenezbcg]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6xD73b

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pcpartpicker.com

If its ddr4 you can use it with both lists. If its ddr3 you will need to upgrade.

its the G1.Sniper B7 But I think is DDR4

 

[NightHawkRMX]

That motherboard uses ddr4. Run cpuz validator and post the resulting link here.https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

 

[jimenezbcg]

That motherboard uses ddr4. Run cpuz validator and post the resulting link here.https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

The GPU is a nvidia 1060 6 gb ftw, I replaced it and looks kinda good for gaming, I think it should be good.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

A 1060 6gb with a new i5 is a very good combo for high detail 1080p gaming.

 

[jimenezbcg]

A 1060 6gb with a new i5 is a very good combo for high detail 1080p gaming.

Thank you so much, I think I made my mind now hehe, all thanks to you.
One last question though, what would you recommend for me, a corei 5 8400 or the corei 5 9400f

 

[NightHawkRMX]

9400f since it performs better and is cheaper.

 

[WildCard999]

If your in the US then the choice is easy, the 9400F as it's much cheaper.
https://pcpartpicker.com/products/c...0000,4700000000000&B=65000000000,250000000000

 

[jimenezbcg]

If your in the US then the choice is easy, the 9400F as it's much cheaper.
https://pcpartpicker.com/products/c...0000,4700000000000&B=65000000000,250000000000

Thank you very much, you are the best man, that will be the cpu I will get.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

For a motherboard you will need a 9th gen compatable board. A b or h series chipset limits memory speed tp 2666mhz. Its helpfull to know what speed is your ram.

 

[popatim]

Nice teamwork everyone!

 

[WildCard999]

Nice teamwork everyone!

That's how me & @remixislandmusic roll, tagteam!