Hows this 8600k build? (Last post on this subject)

[foreverunsure]

Build: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/XhPvWD

Opinions/advice please:

(Will I be able to control the fan speeds?)

Thanks!

 

[ElectrO_90]

I'd still go an AMD route, just because you get more value and it is more future proof.
My next computer will be AMD and I am using INTEL right now.

 

[icraft]

What are you doing with this build?

 

[foreverunsure]

What are you doing with this build?

Mainly for gaming (aiming for 144+ fps in competitive games and 60+ in heavier games), browsing and occasional workload (e.g. Microsoft access, word, etc)

 

[foreverunsure]

I'd still go an AMD route, just because you get more value and it is more future proof.
My next computer will be AMD and I am using INTEL right now.

I'll wait until Ryzen 2.0 benchmarks then I'll see.

 

[icraft]

What are you doing with this build?

Mainly for gaming (aiming for 144+ fps in competitive games and 60+ in heavier games), browsing and occasional workload (e.g. Microsoft access, word, etc)

So I guess you're ok with lowering graphics settings? Because a lower-end CPU with a faster GPU would really up overall performance, but at the very highest end I'm not sure it would always keep 144fps minimums. Also how attached are you to the specific motherboard?

 

[foreverunsure]

What are you doing with this build?

Mainly for gaming (aiming for 144+ fps in competitive games and 60+ in heavier games), browsing and occasional workload (e.g. Microsoft access, word, etc)

So I guess you're ok with lowering graphics settings? Because a lower-end CPU with a faster GPU would really up overall performance, but at the very highest end I'm not sure it would always keep 144fps minimums. Also how attached are you to the specific motherboard?

Yeah, im more than happy to lower settings (1070 prices here in Aus are still quite high) . I've only been attached to that motherboard as it's one of the better ones in its price range at $219 aud. Also should I get the 8600k or i7 8700?

 

[maxalge]

Build: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/XhPvWD

Opinions/advice please:

(Will I be able to control the fan speeds?)

Thanks!

PCPartPicker part list: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/sQqNq4
Price breakdown by merchant: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/sQqNq4/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($348.50 @ Shopping Express)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($159.00 @ Umart)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($259.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.50 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB ROG STRIX Video Card ($753.50 @ Newegg Australia)
Case: Deepcool - TESSERACT WH SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.95 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: Antec - High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($85.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Monitor: Asus - VG248QE 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor ($348.00 @ Shopping Express)
Total: $2140.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-14 16:22 AEST+1000

 

[icraft]

Looking at that motherboard more I think it's actually pretty good, I guess I had a few versions mixed up. And I'd say the 8600k is better for you if you're gaming. Only tons of video editing or rendering would be worth the threads for the price of the 8700.