Ok so I am having difficulty making this decision.
http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i3-8350K-vs-Intel-Core-i5-8400/3935vs3939
But I've seen arguments that the 8400 has better value because you can buy a cheap mobo (when it comes out) and maintain the same performance as the 8350k (at stock) with less power consumption which means less heat so you don't have to buy an aftermarket CPU cooler. However, that worries me because I like having the option to OC and I know that in the future I would like to buy a i5 8600k or i7 8700k with a gtx 1080 when I make the leap from 1080p to 1440p gaming. I cant do that with a B series mobo, I need to have a Z370, right? Or can I have a i5 8400 and use a z370 mobo? In addition, I think with the i3 8350k I wouldnt even need to upgrade to a i5 8600k or i7 8700k if I can reach 5Ghz OC-ing. All I would need to do is purchase the right cooling gear and a better GPU right?
Idk, I'm just confused about the cost vs future-proof scenario.
http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i3-8350K-vs-Intel-Core-i5-8400/3935vs3939
But I've seen arguments that the 8400 has better value because you can buy a cheap mobo (when it comes out) and maintain the same performance as the 8350k (at stock) with less power consumption which means less heat so you don't have to buy an aftermarket CPU cooler. However, that worries me because I like having the option to OC and I know that in the future I would like to buy a i5 8600k or i7 8700k with a gtx 1080 when I make the leap from 1080p to 1440p gaming. I cant do that with a B series mobo, I need to have a Z370, right? Or can I have a i5 8400 and use a z370 mobo? In addition, I think with the i3 8350k I wouldnt even need to upgrade to a i5 8600k or i7 8700k if I can reach 5Ghz OC-ing. All I would need to do is purchase the right cooling gear and a better GPU right?
Idk, I'm just confused about the cost vs future-proof scenario.