Is the 8600k enough for my needs

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CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($259.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($63.69 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370 Killer SLI/ac ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($141.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($204.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($139.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate - FireCuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($99.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB STRIX GAMING Video Card
Case: Phanteks - Enthoo Pro M Acrylic ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($123.89 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Noctua - NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($21.31 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Noctua - NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($21.31 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Noctua - NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($21.31 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Noctua - NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($21.31 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell - S2417DG 23.8" 2560x1440 165Hz Monitor ($399.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1519.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I want to game primarily on this machine at 1440p while getting the most out of my 144hz display. I've seen concerns about the 8600k at 100% usage on games like BF1 and AC Origins...are these founded on anything? Will it matter? If I returned my 8600k, I'd need to wait + spend $120 more on an 8700K. I'm not looking forward to that. Will I be okay with my current CPU for a few years?

Lastly, should I consider an AIO cooler if I might overclock down the line? I have room for a 280 top, 280/360 front. I was looking at this one, but suggestions welcome for a quiet one.

 

[KittyFish62]

That motherboard doesn't seem to have very much space between the socket and the RAM, so it might be better to get an AIO. The CPU being at 100% usage while under load shouldn't be a problem. If you're going to get an AIO, a triple rad is way overkill, however it'll provide much room for overclocking, and since your motherboard has an 8-pin CPU connector, you have LOTS of room for overclocking. Also, if you're getting an AIO, that many fans won't be necessary; two (one for intake, one for exhaust) will be sufficient. Your CPU will be perfectly fine for many years, since right now games can only take advantage of four cores. After you build your system, make sure to enable XMP profiles for your RAM. Other than those things, it seems pretty good. Oh and your monitor is 165hz, not 144.

 

[Eximo]

Those are 144hz panels with a 165hz overclocking feature. Reviews have shown that ghosting and response times are usually not as good with the panel overclocked. They also don't guarantee those speeds, they say "Up to".

For a system this nice with high frame rates in mind, go for the i7. Pretty much the only way to get the most FPS out of a given system in some of the newer titles.

 

[warm pancake]

That motherboard doesn't seem to have very much space between the socket and the RAM, so it might be better to get an AIO. The CPU being at 100% usage while under load shouldn't be a problem. If you're going to get an AIO, a triple rad is way overkill, however it'll provide much room for overclocking, and since your motherboard has an 8-pin CPU connector, you have LOTS of room for overclocking. Also, if you're getting an AIO, that many fans won't be necessary; two (one for intake, one for exhaust) will be sufficient. Your CPU will be perfectly fine for many years, since right now games can only take advantage of four cores. After you build your system, make sure to enable XMP profiles for your RAM. Other than those things, it seems pretty good. Oh and your monitor is 165hz, not 144.

Yeah I knew about the 165 but don't find it necessary for my needs. Speaking of the mobo spacing, is there a calculator somewhere that can tell me what coolers will work with which mobos? I am seriously considering the DH-15 since I am anxious about using an AIO now (leaks...).

 

[Eximo]

Partpicker is about the best resource for rough compatibility. But when looking at large coolers I like to actually look for builds that have been posted there to see.

 

[biglizard]

That motherboard doesn't seem to have very much space between the socket and the RAM, so it might be better to get an AIO. The CPU being at 100% usage while under load shouldn't be a problem. If you're going to get an AIO, a triple rad is way overkill, however it'll provide much room for overclocking, and since your motherboard has an 8-pin CPU connector, you have LOTS of room for overclocking. Also, if you're getting an AIO, that many fans won't be necessary; two (one for intake, one for exhaust) will be sufficient. Your CPU will be perfectly fine for many years, since right now games can only take advantage of four cores. After you build your system, make sure to enable XMP profiles for your RAM. Other than those things, it seems pretty good. Oh and your monitor is 165hz, not 144.

Yeah I knew about the 165 but don't find it necessary for my needs. Speaking of the mobo spacing, is there a calculator somewhere that can tell me what coolers will work with which mobos? I am seriously considering the DH-15 since I am anxious about using an AIO now (leaks...).

I7

OC planned?

PSU?

Your board is listed as compatible,
https://noctua.at/en/products/cpu-cooler-retail/nh-u14s/comp

 

[KittyFish62]

Thank you for correcting that.

 

[warm pancake]

That motherboard doesn't seem to have very much space between the socket and the RAM, so it might be better to get an AIO. The CPU being at 100% usage while under load shouldn't be a problem. If you're going to get an AIO, a triple rad is way overkill, however it'll provide much room for overclocking, and since your motherboard has an 8-pin CPU connector, you have LOTS of room for overclocking. Also, if you're getting an AIO, that many fans won't be necessary; two (one for intake, one for exhaust) will be sufficient. Your CPU will be perfectly fine for many years, since right now games can only take advantage of four cores. After you build your system, make sure to enable XMP profiles for your RAM. Other than those things, it seems pretty good. Oh and your monitor is 165hz, not 144.

Yeah I knew about the 165 but don't find it necessary for my needs. Speaking of the mobo spacing, is there a calculator somewhere that can tell me what coolers will work with which mobos? I am seriously considering the DH-15 since I am anxious about using an AIO now (leaks...).

I7

OC planned?

PSU?

Your board is listed as compatible,
https://noctua.at/en/products/cpu-cooler-retail/nh-u14s/comp

8600k, would like to OC at some point, and PSU is a 750W EVGA G3, Regarding the OCing, will I need to delid or anything? As you might guess, I've no idea what that entails and don't want to ruin anything..

 

[Eximo]

You don't have to delid. It can certainly help with high temperatures, but usually you will hit the limit of your cooling or the CPU itself before needing to do so. A moderate overclock should be possible on pretty much every cooler. If you want to squeeze every last clock out of it, delidding is basically the only option before liquid nitrogen.

In my case, I delidded after the overclock was set. I did that to lower peak temperatures. Rule of thumb, if you can't afford to replace it, don't do it.

 

[warm pancake]

You don't have to delid. It can certainly help with high temperatures, but usually you will hit the limit of your cooling or the CPU itself before needing to do so. A moderate overclock should be possible on pretty much every cooler. If you want to squeeze every last clock out of it, delidding is basically the only option before liquid nitrogen.

In my case, I delidded after the overclock was set. I did that to lower peak temperatures. Rule of thumb, if you can't afford to replace it, don't do it.

Update to this..I'm swapping the U14S fan (AF-15) for a Noctua IPPC 2000-PWM industrial fan instead. With a max of 2000 RPM, it's surely going to have better temps than the default U14S fan, correct? Will this give me enough headroom to push 4.7Ghz? And yeah, I'm not even going to attempt delidding.

 

[biglizard]

You don't have to delid. It can certainly help with high temperatures, but usually you will hit the limit of your cooling or the CPU itself before needing to do so. A moderate overclock should be possible on pretty much every cooler. If you want to squeeze every last clock out of it, delidding is basically the only option before liquid nitrogen.

In my case, I delidded after the overclock was set. I did that to lower peak temperatures. Rule of thumb, if you can't afford to replace it, don't do it.

Update to this..I'm swapping the U14S fan (AF-15) for a Noctua IPPC 2000-PWM industrial fan instead. With a max of 2000 RPM, it's surely going to have better temps than the default Mi fan, correct? Will this give me enough headroom to push 4.7Ghz? And yeah, I'm not even going to attempt delidding.

I wouldn't bother with that fan the included fan is plenty, the industrial are stupid loud. You might as well get the 14's bigger brother. NH-D15 will give you better cooling than adding a industrial to the 14.

Delidding is the best bang for the buck as far as cooling goes for these chips. There are services that will do this for you if your not comfortable doing it yourself. However you will lose Intel's warranty when doing so.