New Components - Compatible and Worth it?

[vinestone1]

Looking to upgrade my PC by adding these new components. Seeking input on whether there are any compatibility issues and if this is worth the investment. Thanks!

New Components:

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  Intel Core i7-8700K processor: http://
  ASUS TUF Z370 motherboard: http://
  G.SKILL Trident Z RGB memory: http://

Current PC:

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  GPU: NVIDIA GeFroce GTX 970
  CPU: Intel i7-2600, 3.40Ghz, Quad-Core
  PCB: Gateway FX6860 Intel H67
  PSU: 750 W
  Storage: Samsung SSD 850 500GB + 2TB HDD
  Memory: 16GB DDR3
  Tower: 62 cm tall, 29.2 cm wide

 

[feelinfroggy777]

Those parts will all work fine. You will need a CPU cooler with the 8700k as it does not come with a cooler.

I would recommend the AMD 2600 and a b450 motherboard though. It is a lot cheaper than the 8700k and only lags slightly behind in gaming performance.

 

[SgtScream]

Feelinfrooggy777 has an excellent point and I totally agree. However if your system is going to drive a high refresh rate monitor, my advice is to stick with Intel's higher IPC and 1ghz+ boost clocks over AMD. It will make the difference in some games in regards to matching FPS with the monitor's refresh rate. Disregard this post if you have a 4k panel.

 

[vinestone1]

Those parts will all work fine. You will need a CPU cooler with the 8700k as it does not come with a cooler.

I would recommend the AMD 2600 and a b450 motherboard though. It is a lot cheaper than the 8700k and only lags slightly behind in gaming performance.

Feelinfrooggy777 has an excellent point and I totally agree. However if your system is going to drive a high refresh rate monitor, my advice is to stick with Intel's higher IPC and 1ghz+ boost clocks over AMD. It will make the difference in some games in regards to matching FPS with the monitor's refresh rate. Disregard this post if you have a 4k panel.

Those are definitely cheaper and I'm not concerned about high refresh rates. Do you have any advice on specific products? (i.e. the AMD 2600 vs 2600X / B450M Tomahawk vs B450 Gaming Plus vs others...)

 

[SgtScream]

The b450 Tomahawk is a great combo for the 2600(x). How much are you willing to spend? What is your monitor's resolution and refresh rate?

 

[vinestone1]

The b450 Tomahawk is a great combo for the 2600(x). How much are you willing to spend? What is your monitor's resolution and refresh rate?

Under $800. I'm using a TV for a monitor (1080p, 60hz).

Looking at the B450 Tomahawk, AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Processor Wraith Spire Cooler, and the G.SKILL TridentZ Series 16GB DDR4. With shipping it's about $750.

I can get the 2600 for about $100 cheaper; is the 2600X worth the extra cost?

Also wondering if this is a worthwhile upgrade based on my current system specs. The CPU seems to be where my current bottleneck is. Will this likely make a decent difference or would it be better to keep milking what I have and wait a couple more years to upgrade?

 

[feelinfroggy777]

Yeah, it’s time to move on from your 2600.

I would go with the 2600 over the 2600x and save some cash. The x has a slightly better cooling and better clock speeds, but not much better.

Generally, if you are going to OC, the 2600 is better. If you don’t want to OC, then the 2600x is better. But for 1080p/60hz you should be fine with a 2600.

I also like the MSI Tomahawk for the mobo. Right now there are sales going on like crazy for cyber Monday. I have seen 2600’s cheaper than ever before.

 

[SgtScream]

Agreed.

 

[vinestone1]

Thanks for all of your help! I'll go with the 2600 and the Tomahawk. Can't pass up on these Cyber Monday deals.