Upgrading Old Core 2 Quad Q9400 @2.66GHz

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Ok so I have been contemplating upgrading this old PC for a few months now. I use it mostly to make Videos for my Kid, some internet browsing, watching videos, and the ocassional FF14 gaming. I was thinking of spending around $500 to make a worthwhile upgrade to either the i5-7600K, or the i7-7700K. I plan on keeping the same HDs (reformating windows drive so it is a fresh install) and the same graphics card for now. I found a decent bundle that includes MOBO, RAM and i5 on Newegg which is here: https://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.3446189

I would like to ask the community for some input. I am looking to upgrade this within the next month. Basically, no matter which route I take it is going to be one heck of a boost.

Thanks in advance!
 
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Well, I can't find anything conclusive, but people seem to recommend at least an i5 for rendering or a Phenom II X6. Leads me to believe it can use multiple cores. Ryzen has shown itself to be superior in many productivity programs. in this case, it might be better than the i5 due to the higher core count. Maybe get a Ryzen 1700 or 1600. Gaming performance is not as fast, but it was still very good.
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Depends on your video editing software. If it can handle more then 4 cores, then the i7 will give you a boost. However, you won't get much in gaming. Also depending on the software, you might be better off with a Ryzen CPU over the i7. Ryzen is a good alternative to the i5 as well, but only if your programs can leverage the extra cores.
 
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Gotcha, I use Corel Videostudio to do my video rendering.
 
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I actually have 2 versions been using X4, but I also have X7 I bought on sale a few years ago.
 
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Well, I can't find anything conclusive, but people seem to recommend at least an i5 for rendering or a Phenom II X6. Leads me to believe it can use multiple cores. Ryzen has shown itself to be superior in many productivity programs. in this case, it might be better than the i5 due to the higher core count. Maybe get a Ryzen 1700 or 1600. Gaming performance is not as fast, but it was still very good.
 
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Ok I will take a look at each one and get the best bang for the buck. Thanks for the help!
 
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