i5-8400 2.80GHz vs i5-8600K 3.6 OC

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 (

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.

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.

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