i5-8400 2.80GHz vs i5-8600K 3.6 OCPost Date: 2017-12-14 |
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IndianaJones
Newbie Joined: 14 Dec 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
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Topic: i5-8400 2.80GHz vs i5-8600K 3.6 OC Posted: 14 Dec 2017 at 1:12pm |
Need some help on a decision.
I ordered the config below, but the i5-8400 is out of stock and would delay delivery a few weeks. DS offered to change out the 8400 for the i5-8600k 3.6 which can overclock for an extra $80 or so and a few weeks faster delivery. I'm not very computer literate and want the computer to last as long as possible so I'm leaning away from the overclocking. I also don't want to spend more unless it's obviously worth it. Should I pay more for the 8600 and not overclock it or wait longer for the 8400? Also interested in any advice about the build. I may have extra time to make some changes :). Use for the computer is gaming, usually a few times a week. I enjoy games like Sid Meyers civ, Rust, strategy, MMO. Not into super fast FPS. Not into computer DIY, just want to game without problems. Digital Storm Desktop - Config ID 1786443 Chassis Model: Digital Storm VANQUISH 7 Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 (6-Core) 2.80GHz Motherboard: ASUS PRIME Z370-P (Intel Z370 Chipset) (Up to 2x PCI-E Devices) (No SLI Support) System Memory: 8GB DDR4 3000MHz Digital Storm Performance Series Power Supply: 600W Corsair / EVGA (Supports up to an NVIDIA GTX 1080 Graphics Card) Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Optical Drive: - No Thanks Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (250GB Digital Storm Performance Series) Storage Set 2: - No Thanks Storage Set 3: - No Thanks RAID Config: - No Thanks RAID Card: - No Thanks Internet Access: Wireless USB ASUS N13 (Supports 802.11n/g/b) Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (VR Ready) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio HPC Processor: - No Thanks Extreme Cooling: Intel Standard Factory Heat-sink and Fan HydroLux Tubing Style: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected HydroLux Fluid Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected Cable Management: Premium Cable Management (Strategically Routed & Organized for Airflow) Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled Advanced LED Lighting System (Multiple RGB Color Modes) Airflow Control: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks LaserMark: Option Not Available CPU Boost: Stock Factory Turbo Boost Advanced Automatic Overclocking Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit Edition) Recovery Tools: Windows 10 Installation CD Only (Clean Install with No Drivers) Virus Protection: Windows Defender Antivirus (Built-in to Windows 10) Office: - No Thanks Game: - No Thanks Display: MSI 27 inch Optix G27C2 (Curved) (144Hz Refresh Rate) (1ms Response Time) (1920x1080) Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks Branded Gear: - No Thanks Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 15-20 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 4 Year Limited Warranty ( |
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DST4ME
DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758 |
Quote Reply Posted: 14 Dec 2017 at 1:31pm |
Jump on that 8700 and oc it yourself, very easy and we can help you
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Cretae
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Quote Reply Posted: 14 Dec 2017 at 1:43pm |
I would definitely get the i5-8600k if you can. I've seen articles bragging on this proc that compare it to the i7-7700k, that was the preferred gaming proc just a few weeks ago. Reviewers love it. You don't need to overclock it to have great results. I'd also get the high performance fan to go with it though. Rest of the build is nice.
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DST4ME
DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758 |
Quote Reply Posted: 14 Dec 2017 at 2:06pm |
What Cretae is trying to say is that 8600k is more powerful then the 8400k, but in order to avoid bottleneck you want the cpu OCed to 4.2ghz which we can show you to do very easy.
But you need a better cpu cooler, or turbo boost might work. Edited by DST4ME - 14 Dec 2017 at 2:07pm |
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IndianaJones
Newbie Joined: 14 Dec 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
Quote Reply Posted: 14 Dec 2017 at 2:49pm |
Thank you for the quick help! What cpu cooler would you recommend? I see a copper option and liquid cooled. I could afford either. If I'm going to get the better processor, it's worth investing in the cooling system.
How would turbo boost replace the need for the better cooling system? Longevity is important for me. |
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bprat22
DS ELITE DigitalStorm East -- (Unofficially!) Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20391 |
Quote Reply Posted: 15 Dec 2017 at 2:23am |
Turbo boost on the 8600k is 4.3 on a single core. The other cores are somewhat less. Not a bad clock speed for a gaming rig. Turbo automatically boosts the cpu speed when needed. Games use mainly single core but that is changing.
If you just keep it at factory, no additional overclock, which isn’t bad, the air cooler is just fine. The all in one liquid coolers like h115i, would be best bet if you clock it higher. Turbo works good, overclocking it higher across all cores is better but up to you. Edited by bprat22 - 15 Dec 2017 at 2:24am |
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DST4ME
DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758 |
Quote Reply Posted: 15 Dec 2017 at 11:54am |
I would recommend h115i with the idea that you will be changing it out ad most will have a leak or pump failure some point, it does have a 5 year warranty if im not mistaken.
The 8700k turbo is 6/7/7/8/9/10, that means your cores on turbo will max out at per core (6 cores) 4.3/4.4/4.4/4.5/4.6/4.7ghz. Those i think should do, problem is we don't have a proper test to see. Edited by DST4ME - 15 Dec 2017 at 11:54am |
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