i5-8600k vs i5-7600k gaming build.

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I would combine them, and maybe swap out a couple other bits to keep the price down. So you end up with something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor (£299.99 @ Box Limited)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler (£34.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£99.98 @ Ebuyer)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (£135.51 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State...
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Sakkura

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Well, the second build has a more powerful graphics card, which means it will usually perform better in games. The 8600K is better, but it will less often show up in gaming performance.

On the other hand, I would suggest combining the two builds - the 8600K with the 1070 Ti, and then saving some money on the CPU cooler etc. to keep the price down.
 
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The 8600k has extra 2 cores which is nice but it's visible in the price. The 8600k one is better at pretty much better at everything but you may not need all the extra power that it comes with. Depends if you're willing to spend the extra money. For gaming and overclocking the 7600k will do great. But the I7 7700k is at a very similar price to the 8600k so that is also something you could consider.
 
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Personally I wouldn't buy a 4 core CPU for gaming unless its a budget entry level as modern AAA games are benefiting from more cores, that rules out the 7600k which is the equivalent of an i3 8350. Both builds have terrible PSU's that need changing. The only saving grace of the 7600k is the better gpu.
 
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Would the Corsair 600 Watts CX600 PSU be good enough?
 
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https://www.scan.co.uk/products/550w-seasonic-focus-plus-gold-full-modular-80plus-gold-sli-crossfire-single-rail-45a-120mm-fan-atx-p

Gaming PC's put the psu under high load for long periods of time and therefore quality & safety features are very important.
 
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That's a nice PSU and I agree that a better unit would be advisable. But for a slightly more affordable option, I'd suggest the Corsair TX550M.
 
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So which system would be better for me? I will change the PSU on both of them with the one you showed me.
 
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No the old cx600 is quite poor too.
 
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As I said in my other post, I would not buy a 4 core (7600k) CPU, its basically a modern i3 and entry level.
 
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I would combine them, and maybe swap out a couple other bits to keep the price down. So you end up with something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor (£299.99 @ Box Limited)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler (£34.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£99.98 @ Ebuyer)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (£135.51 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£78.56 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£35.94 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Palit - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB Dual Video Card (£417.59 @ Aria PC)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 5 ATX Mid Tower Case (£44.99 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£62.99 @ Ebuyer)
Total: £1210.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-12 19:14 GMT+0000

Edit: Swapped to cheaper RAM
 
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This is good, I prefer the psu I chose but the one above is decent.
 
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Sounds good, thank you!
 
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