- Dec 28, 2015
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Yes, it is that question again. I don't want to be that guy, and I promise that is not my intent. I have always used AMD in my builds, but I've decided (after some really constructive criticism from a fellow forum member) to go the route of Intel this go around.
I definitely want to go with the Skylake architecture. I want this system to be future adaptable, because while I would upgrade yearly if necessary, I would prefer to be set for several years. Also, I need this computer to fit my needs. I am back in college working towards my Bachelor's in IT, specializing in Web and Graphic Design. I use Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, and Vegas 13, among other programs, as well as game. I know that an i5 would be the better route to go if I was just gaming, but being that I'm doing these different forms of editing and rendering, I'm assuming that the i7 would be a better fit.
My build budget is around $1500 and with the i5 6600k, I'm sitting right around $1425. The i7 6700k is roughly $150 more than the i5, which would technically put me slightly over budget; however, if the benefits would outweigh the cost, I would splurge some and jump on the i7. I just need some opinions because, like I said, this is my first Intel build. Ever.
I'm willing to spend the money. I'm not willing to throw money away, however.
Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks!
(PS: I will be using the R9 390 with 8GB VRAM... I don't see a big enough difference in numbers to make me jump to the GTX 980 ti as it was suggested.)
I definitely want to go with the Skylake architecture. I want this system to be future adaptable, because while I would upgrade yearly if necessary, I would prefer to be set for several years. Also, I need this computer to fit my needs. I am back in college working towards my Bachelor's in IT, specializing in Web and Graphic Design. I use Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, and Vegas 13, among other programs, as well as game. I know that an i5 would be the better route to go if I was just gaming, but being that I'm doing these different forms of editing and rendering, I'm assuming that the i7 would be a better fit.
My build budget is around $1500 and with the i5 6600k, I'm sitting right around $1425. The i7 6700k is roughly $150 more than the i5, which would technically put me slightly over budget; however, if the benefits would outweigh the cost, I would splurge some and jump on the i7. I just need some opinions because, like I said, this is my first Intel build. Ever.
I'm willing to spend the money. I'm not willing to throw money away, however.
Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks!
(PS: I will be using the R9 390 with 8GB VRAM... I don't see a big enough difference in numbers to make me jump to the GTX 980 ti as it was suggested.)
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