H hasgasz Prominent Nov 24, 2017 2 0 510 Nov 24, 2017 #1 I am trying to decide if i should go for the I7 8700k($499 CAD) , R7 1800x($399 CAD) or the 1700x($339 CAD).I will be using a 1080 TI gaming mostly in 1440p.
I am trying to decide if i should go for the I7 8700k($499 CAD) , R7 1800x($399 CAD) or the 1700x($339 CAD).I will be using a 1080 TI gaming mostly in 1440p.
Solution Barty1884 Nov 24, 2017 Honestly, for strictly gaming, the Ryzen5 1600 is going to be the best "bang for your buck". $229 CAD right now... The i7-8700K is the absolute strongest "gaming" CPU right now but it's nowhere close to +118% faster as the price would suggest.
Honestly, for strictly gaming, the Ryzen5 1600 is going to be the best "bang for your buck". $229 CAD right now... The i7-8700K is the absolute strongest "gaming" CPU right now but it's nowhere close to +118% faster as the price would suggest.
Barty1884 Retired Moderator Apr 16, 2015 22,250 1,350 108,740 Nov 24, 2017 Solution #2 Honestly, for strictly gaming, the Ryzen5 1600 is going to be the best "bang for your buck". $229 CAD right now... The i7-8700K is the absolute strongest "gaming" CPU right now but it's nowhere close to +118% faster as the price would suggest. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
Honestly, for strictly gaming, the Ryzen5 1600 is going to be the best "bang for your buck". $229 CAD right now... The i7-8700K is the absolute strongest "gaming" CPU right now but it's nowhere close to +118% faster as the price would suggest.