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Hi, I want to buy an intel processor, but was torn between buying an i7 8700k or and i5 8600k. Which one do you guys think would be better? I have a 1070ti, 16gb 2400MHz ram. I currently have an i5 7500 and I game, stream, edit video, and use unity 5.
 
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I'd say let your budget be your guide. The slightly faster clocked 6C/12T i7 would be the way to go if you plan on keeping the build for awhile. But the 6C/6T i5 will handle any games today. A lot will depend on what your screen rez is and how much you'll want to spend on the 300-series motherboard. I presume you'll want to OC. So that means a top dollar board.
It's easy for me to tell you to get the i7 and a high-end board, but only you can decide on if you want to...
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I currently have an ASUS b250M-A Prime LGA1151 motherboard. For the two processors i was deciding over, i would need a new one.
 
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I'd say let your budget be your guide. The slightly faster clocked 6C/12T i7 would be the way to go if you plan on keeping the build for awhile. But the 6C/6T i5 will handle any games today. A lot will depend on what your screen rez is and how much you'll want to spend on the 300-series motherboard. I presume you'll want to OC. So that means a top dollar board.
It's easy for me to tell you to get the i7 and a high-end board, but only you can decide on if you want to invest that much... and how long you'd keep it before wanting to upgrad again.
 
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I will want an i7 then, as my budget is around 500 dollars. Thank you!
 
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