Should I spring for the i5 7600k, or Stick to the I5 7600?

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You will be able to game just fine, it may be that in the next few years some titles start to appear that require a 6 core to play well but there's no reliable way to predict how long that will be. Dual core parts were viable for gaming for a very long time after quad core become the norm and only recently dropped off the bottom of gaming builds.

My guess is quad core will be enough for quite a while, it's just that if building new now I would personally go for a 6 core. Because you already have the motherboard I'd suggest sticking with the 7600 as it's a better match and you can save on the cooler and just use the stock one if you like for a little more savings.
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i5 8400, better choice. Why buy outdated tech with 2 less cores? Does need a different motherboard of course and will cost a little more but I think it's worth it.

As to comparing the K and non K versions of a CPU, really depends how you feel about overclocking. If you are not going to do it there's not much need for an overclockable CPU although the base clocks do tend to be higher. Personally I think most people are better of with the standard versions - saves the hassle and they still game really well.
 
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no your motherboard does not support overclocking. Whether or not an extra 200mhz of CPU speed is worth it, that is only a call you can make. When I build a rig I tend to buy the best I can afford so it will last as long as possible. So if it were me I would likely get the K part even if I didn't OC it. But that is just me. What do you plan to use our rig for? It looks like your gaming...you might consider an AMD build with a R5 1600 or better CPU or a newer 6C intel build. Games are getting well threaded. Every AAA game I bought this year uses ever core/thread I have on a 6C/12T CPU evenly...(wolfenstein the new colossus, Destiny 2...my most recent purchases are excellent examples)
 
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Well I seem to be in a pickle here. I am building the rig for gaming, but sadly I already have my motherboard. Do you think that this build will struggle a lot with more recent titles or do you think I'll be able to play them decently?
 
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You will be able to game just fine, it may be that in the next few years some titles start to appear that require a 6 core to play well but there's no reliable way to predict how long that will be. Dual core parts were viable for gaming for a very long time after quad core become the norm and only recently dropped off the bottom of gaming builds.

My guess is quad core will be enough for quite a while, it's just that if building new now I would personally go for a 6 core. Because you already have the motherboard I'd suggest sticking with the 7600 as it's a better match and you can save on the cooler and just use the stock one if you like for a little more savings.
 
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If you can return the mobo, then you can decide between Ryzen 1600 or Intel i5 8400.

If not, I will pick 7600 with following change:
1. Get Cryorig H7, only $10 more than C7. It will remove heat better.
2. Get Phantek P400 case or similar. It looks better with full tempered glass and include RGB light.
3. This build is for gaming, you need 2x8G memory or your games fps will drop due to not enough memory.

Best Gaming CPU
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-cpus,3986.html
https://www.anandtech.com/show/9793/best-cpus
 
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The problem is I already have the motherboard:/ you’ve otherwise answered my question and taught me to look for something a bit more recent, even if it means spending a bit more. Thanks so much!
 
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quad cores with only four threads have trouble now....there is no "in a few years". Is it all games? No but is an issue in more then enough recent titles I am hard pressed to encourage anyone to build a 4C/4T gaming build unless the budget strictly dictates it. If the OP is stuck with their board i encourage them to get a 4C/8T CPU instead like the i7 7700 (or i7 7000 series you can afford).
 
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