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Should i Uprade from 6600k to 7600k ?

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is there noticeable difference?
is 6600k is old now? im using gtx 1070 on asus z170 gaming pro mobo,
is 6600k future proof for atleast 2 3 years?
thanks in advance.
 
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No need to upgrade IMO, it will be good enough for another 2~3 years.
 
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What question is this ? )))) o_O

3-4 years and even more,people are still using G4400 and i3
 
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No need to upgrade.
 
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Nope, more of a sidegrade :toast:
 
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thanks everyone, all helped me lot.. you can mark this as solved, i will keep 6600k
 

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Don't do what i did or your next name will be Fool:D
 
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While were on the subject, might as well say a 6700 to 7700 upgrade is not worth it either.
 
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@micropage7 Yes bro still good and u can upgrade later :)
 

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@Knoxx29 Yes but u have the latest generation,the 7700K,didnt like the six one :D
 
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