I7 5820k or I7 6700k

[pcuser1045]

Hello all, I wanted to post this thread because I think it's different then the others in use case. I plan on running a Hackintosh machine but dual booting Windows. I have a good handle on the other parts but I'm divided between these 2 processors. I plan on editing in premiere, after effects, and Final Cut Pro. I also do work in Photoshop, cad, and illustrator etc. on the backend I'd like to game on the machine. The ability to crank out most games at high to ultra setting with good frame rates at 1080p is ideal. I'm either getting a GTX 970 or Radeon R9 390. Advice on that would be nice as well. Thanks for the help!

 

[thor220]

You're doing editing and gaming so you want the 5820k. Just remember that the x99 platform is going to cost more.

5820k has 2 more cores, which is huge for professionals using the adobe and other suites.

 

[BadActor]

Without a doubt, I would go for the 5820 for your editing and CAD. Add some quad channel RAM and fast storage, you're good to go. I think the R9 390 would be better for gaming and editing, etc., but if you already own the 770, use it, it's still a pretty powerful card.

 

[pcuser1045]

Without a doubt, I would go for the 5820 for your editing and CAD. Add some quad channel RAM and fast storage, you're good to go. I think the R9 390 would be better for gaming and editing, etc., but if you already own the 770, use it, it's still a pretty powerful card.

My mistake I'm torn between the 970 or 390

 

[thor220]

Without a doubt, I would go for the 5820 for your editing and CAD. Add some quad channel RAM and fast storage, you're good to go. I think the R9 390 would be better for gaming and editing, etc., but if you already own the 770, use it, it's still a pretty powerful card.

My mistake I'm torn between the 970 or 390

Shoot for the 390. Much more future proof.

 

[bystander]

The 390 has more VRAM, but does not support HDMI 2.0. If you game on 4K TV's, you'll want that, otherwise you the 390 may be the better choice.