I need a new CPU, as my trusty 6700K is unfortunately bottlenecking my new RTX 3080. However, I'm very much in dubio about which CPU to get. The obvious decision would be to stick with my current LGA 1151 socket (Asus z170 Pro gaming Aura), which is a very good motherboard that was more expensive than what I'd be willing to spend on a new motherboard. The best option with LGA 1151 socket is the i9 9900K. The other option is to switch my motherboard to a more "future proof" socket, like the AM4 or the LGA1200.
Then there is another doubt in that decision, do I go the intel route or the AMD route? I've always been an Intel guy, but AMD is obviously in an uprising. Buying a new AM4 motherboard plus a 3700x would set me back about the same as buying an i9 9900K.
Then there is the option of going "all out" with either a 3900x or a 10900K. Definitely more futureproof, but it may be overkill because the main thing I'm trying to do with this upgrade is alleviate the bottleneck in CPU heavy games, and I don't want to spend more than I have to. It should be noted though that I want to get into 4K video editing as well, which I stopped doing because my 6700K can't handle it.
What do you guys think?
System:
i7 6700K
RTX 3080
Corsair Vengeance 2x 8GB RAM (will be upgrading this to 32GB for Adobe Premiere Pro)
Asus Z170 Pro Gaming Aura
750W CX750M Corsair PSU
Single Radiator CPU watercooler (forgot the brand but it keeps my 6700K around 30 Idle and 60 under load. It has an AMD bracket too)
Then there is another doubt in that decision, do I go the intel route or the AMD route? I've always been an Intel guy, but AMD is obviously in an uprising. Buying a new AM4 motherboard plus a 3700x would set me back about the same as buying an i9 9900K.
Then there is the option of going "all out" with either a 3900x or a 10900K. Definitely more futureproof, but it may be overkill because the main thing I'm trying to do with this upgrade is alleviate the bottleneck in CPU heavy games, and I don't want to spend more than I have to. It should be noted though that I want to get into 4K video editing as well, which I stopped doing because my 6700K can't handle it.
What do you guys think?
System:
i7 6700K
RTX 3080
Corsair Vengeance 2x 8GB RAM (will be upgrading this to 32GB for Adobe Premiere Pro)
Asus Z170 Pro Gaming Aura
750W CX750M Corsair PSU
Single Radiator CPU watercooler (forgot the brand but it keeps my 6700K around 30 Idle and 60 under load. It has an AMD bracket too)