Question Worth upgrading i5 8400 to 8600k ?

[Tanoosk]

Hello everyone...
Is it worth upgrading i5 8400 to 8600k on
Asus Z370-p motherboard or should i upgrade my SSD intel 180gb 2.5inch to NVMe m.2 256gb gen3x4 ?

Current system
i5 8400
Asus Z370-P
Vengeance RGB pro SL 3600mhz 16gb
Intel 2.5 SSD 180gb

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

Is it worth upgrading i5 8400 to 8600k

unless you can find one at an exceptionally low price i wouldn't bother with such an upgrade.

a better option would be to put some more budget into it and do a complete upgrade to a higher tiered, newer generation CPU.

 

[Tanoosk]

unless you can find one at an exceptionally low price i wouldn't bother with such an upgrade.

a better option would be to put some more budget into it and do a complete upgrade to a higher tiered, newer generation CPU.

Upgrading cost of cpu is around 30$(exchanging 8400 to 8600k) and new Nvme will also cost me 25 to 30$

 

[USAFRet]

CPU - Unless you get that new one for near free, leave it alone

SSD - Just add a new drive...NVMe or SATA III SSD...to the system.

 

[Tanoosk]

CPU - Unless you get that new one for near free, leave it alone

SSD - Just add a new drive...NVMe or SATA III SSD...to the system.

Hmmm ok then NVMe will do the job done....for fast boot etc.... afterwards jump to 11 or 12th gen right?

 

[USAFRet]

Hmmm ok then NVMe will do the job done....for fast boot etc.... afterwards jump to 11 or 12th gen right?

Disregard any "boot time" concept.

The difference between whatever SSD you have now and a new NVMe SSD is minimal. Not worth any hassle changing.
Just add a new drive for the extra space.

Or, just leave it as it is completely.
Apply those "NVMe funds" to a whole new system.

 

[ohio_buckeye]

If you’re going to upgrade in that system at least go i7. As far as a ssd, nvme is nice but you may not notice much difference coming from a sata ssd for day to day.

 

[Tanoosk]

Thank you so much for detailed reply…😊 my daily usage is Photoshop, lightroom, smartalbums, adobe premiere and Gaming like frycry 6, cod etc i have no issues with this setup it is fast for me just had an option of upgrading one of them cpu or NVMe each will cost me 30$ the conclusion is that i should stay with current setup and upgrade to i7 9700k after few months right?? thanks brothers <3

 

[USAFRet]

upgrading one of them cpu or NVMe each will cost me 30$

NVMe drive for $30?

What make and size, and from where?

 

[Tanoosk]

NVMe drive for $30?

What make and size, and from where?

kioxia(Toshiba) kxg60znv 256gb system pulled out slightly used or just like new 100% health 20$

Lexar NM620 256gb brand new 30$

Kingston 256gb 30$

 

[Nighthawk117]

Hello everyone...
Is it worth upgrading i5 8400 to 8600k on
Asus Z370-p motherboard or should i upgrade my SSD intel 180gb 2.5inch to NVMe m.2 256gb gen3x4 ?

Current system
i5 8400
Asus Z370-P
Vengeance RGB pro SL 3600mhz 16gb
Intel 2.5 SSD 180gb

No this is a pointless upgrade, only an i7 8700 or i7 8700K would be worthwhile.

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

conclusion is that i should stay with current setup and upgrade to i7 9700k after few months right?

i'd say same situation.
unless you are getting the 9th gen for very cheap i would not recommend.

if die hard for Intel i would only bother with 12th or 13th gen for the next system.

 

[Bob.B]

Upgrading cost of cpu is around 30$(exchanging 8400 to 8600k) and new Nvme will also cost me 25 to 30$

Worth is a subjective thing.
Keep in mind that the cpu may need a new cooler.

So for around a 100 bucks you will get a bump in perf.

 

[Tanoosk]

Worth is a subjective thing.
Keep in mind that the cpu may need a new cooler.

So for around a 100 bucks you will get a bump in perf.

Yeah but i have cooler master 212 cooler so it will be used for any 8th 9th gen cpu....but now ill wait for i7 processor 8700k or 9700k too get cheaper 😉

 

[letmepicyou]

Yeah but i have cooler master 212 cooler so it will be used for any 8th 9th gen cpu....but now ill wait for i7 processor 8700k or 9700k too get cheaper 😉

Dunno how much cheaper 5 gen old cpus gonna get man.

 

[Tanoosk]

Dunno how much cheaper 5 gen old cpus gonna get man.

Currently used price of i7 8700 is around 180$ it will drop soon too 130$

 

[letmepicyou]

Currently used price of i7 8700 is around 180$ it will drop soon too 130$

For the money, you're better off investing in an i5 12400 for $170 at Microcenter. The i5 12400 will CRUSH the i7 8700, and 4 gens newer.

 

[Tanoosk]

For the money, you're better off investing in an i5 12400 for $170 at Microcenter. The i5 12400 will CRUSH the i7 8700, and 4 gens newer.

Hmm you are right will wait for few minths and will upgrade mobo n pro to 12gen thanks mate 👍

 

[Bob.B]

Yeah but i have cooler master 212 cooler so it will be used for any 8th 9th gen cpu....but now ill wait for i7 processor 8700k or 9700k too get cheaper 😉

Your call......depends how high up the perf ladder you want to go and how many bucks you want to spend.

 

[Tanoosk]

Your call......depends how high up the perf ladder you want to go and how many bucks you want to spend.

In our local term we say " more sugar more pleasure" 😉 ill stay with it and will save money for 11th 12th gen...thanks again