Question I want to upgrade PC and need help with choosing the right CPU

[DavidUSSR]

Hi there
I currently own Core I3-6100 and I consider upgrading my PC so I was windering if the I7-8700(Non-K) still worth it ?
and if so, should I upgrade my GTX960 (4GB Varient) to 1660Ti ?
EDIT: Spelling.

 

[RobCrezz]

The 8700 is a great cpu, but possibly not worth considering due to the cost.

If you want to keep your current motherboard and ram, then finding a i7 6700 or 7700 from the used market can be a good option if the price is right.

Alternatively I would look into the Ryzen 5 2600 and a B450 motherboard with 3000mhz or higher DDR4 ram (2x8gb). Or if you have money to spend, then Z390 and your choice of 8700k/9700k/9900k based on budget.

 

[DavidUSSR]

The 8700 is a great cpu, but possibly not worth considering due to the cost.

If you want to keep your current motherboard and ram, then finding a i7 6700 or 7700 from the used market can be a good option if the price is right.

Alternatively I would look into the Ryzen 5 2600 and a B450 motherboard with 3000mhz or higher DDR4 ram (2x8gb). Or if you have money to spend, then Z390 and your choice of 8700k/9700k/9900k based on budget.

I just heard about this I5-9400F and someone said I can pair it with RTX2060 and I will get Same/Better Performace for similar price, Do you know anything about that CPU ?
I couldn't find anything about him....

 

[RobCrezz]

I just heard about this I5-9400F and someone said I can pair it with RTX2060 and I will get Same/Better Performace for similar price, Do you know anything about that CPU ?
I couldn't find anything about him....

Yep its basically a 9400 with no integrated graphics. Good cpu.

 

[DavidUSSR]

Yep its basically a 9400 with no integrated graphics. Good cpu.

So 9400F paired with RTX2060 is Better than 8700 paired with 1660Ti ?

 

[RobCrezz]

So 9400F paired with RTX2060 is Better than 8700 paired with 1660Ti ?

For gaming, yes. But thats just because the 2060 is better than the 1660 ti, not the cpu.

The 8700 is still better than the 9400f.

 

[DavidUSSR]

For gaming, yes. But thats just because the 2060 is better than the 1660 ti, not the cpu.

The 8700 is still better than the 9400f.

OK, could you please remind me what chipset 8700 need ?
I quit messing with PC's somewhen in jan 2017 so Im not that updated

 

[AkaSh SAncheti]

OK, could you please remind me what chipset 8700 need ?
I quit messing with PC's somewhen in jan 2017 so Im not that updated

Intel 8th Gen Processors compatible chipsets are H310 , H370 , Z370 , B360 , B365 , Z390 .LAtter two being the 9th gen Boards but 8th gen CPU's work on a 9th gen board.

 

[DavidUSSR]

Intel 8th Gen Processors compatible chipsets are H310 , H370 , Z370 , B360 , B365 , Z390 .LAtter two being the 9th gen Boards but 8th gen CPU's work on a 9th gen board.

Sorry for late reply..
So I'm gonna buy the I7-8700 and I'm thinking to buy also Asus Rog B360-F motherboard, it is compatible, am I right ?

 

[RobCrezz]

Sorry for late reply..
So I'm gonna buy the I7-8700 and I'm thinking to buy also Asus Rog B360-F motherboard, it is compatible, am I right ?

Yep that will work fine.

Look at the i7 9700 aswell, as if there is no difference in price it might be worth considering.

 

[DavidUSSR]

Yep that will work fine.

Look at the i7 9700 aswell, as if there is no difference in price it might be worth considering.

Thanks, is there any chance that you know if I can use Arctic Cooler 34 eSports Duo with this CPU and if it will fit in my Zalman Z1 Neo case ?

 

[RobCrezz]

Thanks, is there any chance that you know if I can use Arctic Cooler 34 eSports Duo with this CPU and if it will fit in my Zalman Z1 Neo case ?

Yeah that should work just fine.

 

[DavidUSSR]

Yeah that should work just fine.

Thanks, what about the casex will it fit ?

 

[RobCrezz]

yeah should be fine, its all standard stuff really.

 

[DavidUSSR]

yeah should be fine, its all standard stuff really.

Ok thanks

 

[RobCrezz]

What PSU do you have? as your power requirements will be higher with a 8700 and a 1660 ti.

 

[DavidUSSR]

What PSU do you have? as your power requirements will be higher with a 8700 and a 1660 ti.

I have Huntkey 550W PSU, But I'm gonna stay with my GTX 960 so I can save some money and buy RTX 2060/70 with modular PSU few month later...

 

[RobCrezz]

I have Huntkey 550W PSU, But I'm gonna stay with my GTX 960 so I can save some money and buy RTX 2060/70 with modular PSU few month later...

Yeah you will want to change that before upgrading, its not very good.

Look at units like SuperFlower Leadex II, Seasonic, EVGA GQ G2 and G3.

 

[DavidUSSR]

Yeah you will want to change that before upgrading, its not very good.

Look at units like SuperFlower Leadex II, Seasonic, EVGA GQ G2 and G3.

What about corsair RM750-i ?

 

[BringerOfTea]

a good PSU, and definitely a leap up from huntkey

 

[RobCrezz]

Yep, thats a good one.

 

[AkaSh SAncheti]

Sorry for late reply..
So I'm gonna buy the I7-8700 and I'm thinking to buy also Asus Rog B360-F motherboard, it is compatible, am I right ?

Go for the 9700 as RobCrezz said

 

[DavidUSSR]

Go for the 9700 as RobCrezz said

The difference between them is approx. 110$ where I live....

 

[RobCrezz]

The difference between them is approx. 110$ where I live....

ok then get the 8700, its not worth more money.

 

[AkaSh SAncheti]

The difference between them is approx. 110$ where I live....

Then better going with 8700 then