looking for an upgrade

[adiilamar1193]

Hey guys i would like to know, is it an upgrade to go from i7 6700 to i5 8600K ? if yes then is it that noticeable or just a bit in Gaming ? (going to play battlefield 5 mostly )
system :
GPU 1080 gtx
MOBO asus rog strix z370
ddr4 16 GB 3200mhz
power supply 650W

 

[xeddiex]

6700 is still very capable for gaming.
Yes the 8600K is better than 6700 as it has 2 more cores, but still the boost u are getting in games is not noticeable, probably within 5-10 fps

 

[adiilamar1193]

with 144hz on 1080p monitor you think it capable to run 90+ fps at ultra settings ?

 

[mgallo848]

MOBO asus z370

z370? I thought they didn't support the i7 6700

 

[rgd1101]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from adiilamar1193 : "updating my cpu"

is it an upgrade to go from i7 6700 to i5 8600k ? if yes then is it really big difference/noticeable in gaming ? ( going to play battlefield 5 mostly ) thanks.
to run it with this system:
mobo asus rog strix z370
gpu 1080 gtx
ddr4 16gb 3200 mhz
power supply 650w

Yes, it's better in every possible way. Worth the upgrrade.

 

[rgd1101]

Please keep it in 1 thread

 

[adiilamar1193]

MOBO asus z370

z370? I thought they didn't support the i7 6700

you're right. *going to buy a z370, if i decide to upgrade cpu

 

[mgallo848]

I agree with xeddiex. You'll need to upgrade the motherboard as well. You'll be spending over $300 for a new CPU and motherboard and only see about a 5-10 fps increase (at best). You're better off buying a CPU cooler and overclock the 6700k for the same 5-10 fps increase.

 

[adiilamar1193]

I agree with xeddiex. You'll need to upgrade the motherboard as well. You'll be spending over $300 for a new CPU and motherboard and only see about a 5-10 fps increase (at best). You're better off buying a CPU cooler and overclock the 6700k for the same 5-10 fps increase.

it's non (k) 6700, that's the problem..i mean i'm going to have z370 anywasy for future upgrading

 

[mgallo848]

I agree with xeddiex. You'll need to upgrade the motherboard as well. You'll be spending over $300 for a new CPU and motherboard and only see about a 5-10 fps increase (at best). You're better off buying a CPU cooler and overclock the 6700k for the same 5-10 fps increase.

it's non (k) 6700, that's the problem..i mean i'm going to have z370 anywasy for future upgrading

I see. I think I would still wait. Going to a 8600k just isn't worth the $$$ in my opinion. If you're going to stick with Intel I would wait until the next year when Intel releases the 10 nm CPU's (Probably around this time next year). That would most likely be a significant upgrade. Besides, the z370 may not be compatible with them next year.