Hi guys! I built my first build in January of 2017. My basic specs for my current build are:
PCPartPicker part list: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/PMjLWX
CPU: Intel - Core i5-6600K 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Scythe - BIG Shuriken 2 Rev. B 45.47 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus - Z170I PRO GAMING Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) DDR4-2400 Memory
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6 GB Mini Video Card
Case: Fractal Design - Node 202 HTPC Case w/450 W Power Supply
Of course, a few months after Ryzen came out and made me kick myself in the head with how shortsighted it was for me to build that build in Jan. However, I told myself I would hold onto my i5 and that it should be able to last me a while. Now it's 2019, from tests online and tests I've done at home the i5 6600k will bottleneck the RTX series and performs badly in games like Monster Hunter World and AC. So at this point I think it's time to upgrade my CPU at the very least, and maybe the GPU.
I tried looking on the used market for a i7 7700k, but they're all overpriced. I'm also Canadian which makes buying computer parts already more expensive than it needs to be. Right now, I'm trying to mostly see if I should save up money and then wait for the new AMD processors to drop, or if I should get an i7 8700k and call it a day.
BUDGET - For an upgrade to my CPU + GPU + MOBO, I don't want to go over $1500 CDN, but I also want something that's not going to get completely blown away in terms of core count/gaming performance for at least a while.
PURPOSE OF THE BUILD - I'm a Uni student. I play lots of AAA games, but a lot of the things I do are multitasking (i.e. having a game, heavy processing, tons of tabs open on firefox, musicbee and word open at the same time). So I'd say Gaming + Productivity, with the idea that I want to get into music production down the line.
ITEMS YOU NEED/ALREADY HAVE - I already have a CPU Cooler (if I stay with Intel), Memory (that I hope I don't have to upgrade), SSD + HDD, Case, PSU and peripherals.
OVERCLOCK OR NOT? - I don't care if I can't OC. I'm doing so right now with my 6600k and I don't really notice that much of a difference.
Thanks in advance for any help you can give!
EDIT: Forgot to mention that the main games I play are stuff like Total War, Crusader Kings 2, Sims 3/4, Civilization, Dishonored, XCOM, Watch Dogs, Far Cry, AC, etc etc. So a lot of strategy, RPG and simulation games, and I think those games are supposed to be hard on your processor?
PCPartPicker part list: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/PMjLWX
CPU: Intel - Core i5-6600K 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Scythe - BIG Shuriken 2 Rev. B 45.47 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus - Z170I PRO GAMING Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) DDR4-2400 Memory
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6 GB Mini Video Card
Case: Fractal Design - Node 202 HTPC Case w/450 W Power Supply
Of course, a few months after Ryzen came out and made me kick myself in the head with how shortsighted it was for me to build that build in Jan. However, I told myself I would hold onto my i5 and that it should be able to last me a while. Now it's 2019, from tests online and tests I've done at home the i5 6600k will bottleneck the RTX series and performs badly in games like Monster Hunter World and AC. So at this point I think it's time to upgrade my CPU at the very least, and maybe the GPU.
I tried looking on the used market for a i7 7700k, but they're all overpriced. I'm also Canadian which makes buying computer parts already more expensive than it needs to be. Right now, I'm trying to mostly see if I should save up money and then wait for the new AMD processors to drop, or if I should get an i7 8700k and call it a day.
BUDGET - For an upgrade to my CPU + GPU + MOBO, I don't want to go over $1500 CDN, but I also want something that's not going to get completely blown away in terms of core count/gaming performance for at least a while.
PURPOSE OF THE BUILD - I'm a Uni student. I play lots of AAA games, but a lot of the things I do are multitasking (i.e. having a game, heavy processing, tons of tabs open on firefox, musicbee and word open at the same time). So I'd say Gaming + Productivity, with the idea that I want to get into music production down the line.
ITEMS YOU NEED/ALREADY HAVE - I already have a CPU Cooler (if I stay with Intel), Memory (that I hope I don't have to upgrade), SSD + HDD, Case, PSU and peripherals.
OVERCLOCK OR NOT? - I don't care if I can't OC. I'm doing so right now with my 6600k and I don't really notice that much of a difference.
Thanks in advance for any help you can give!
EDIT: Forgot to mention that the main games I play are stuff like Total War, Crusader Kings 2, Sims 3/4, Civilization, Dishonored, XCOM, Watch Dogs, Far Cry, AC, etc etc. So a lot of strategy, RPG and simulation games, and I think those games are supposed to be hard on your processor?