Skyblade
06-13-2016, 12:34 PM
So, for a while now, I've been planning to build a new PC, and I'm fast approaching the time when I'll actually be putting it together.
I've selected most of the components, but I am having a debate on one of the most important: The processor and motherboard.
Essentially, I've narrowed it down to two. The Intel i7 6700k, or the Intel i7 6850k. The 6700k is a lovely little 4GHz, quad core machine. While the 6850k is a 3.6GHz, six core processor.
In terms of pure gaming power, I know I'm better off with the 6700k. But I've heard that, if I'm going for streaming and video editing, the multiple cores may be a better route. However, I don't know how much of a trade off I'll be taking one way or the other.
The multi-core approach is also more expensive, both in terms of the processor itself, and the motherboard. And, both the Broadwell and Skylake chipsets are near the end of their life, with Intel's next upcoming processor line, the Kaby Lake, going to use a new chipset, and thus, require a new motherboard.
So, what should I do? Go with the cheaper Skylake until I next need to upgrade, and rethink the situation then (when larger core processors would likely be more common)? Or grab the extended scope of the two extra cores now, and hope to get a longer life out of them? Or will I even notice the difference one way or another?
Any advice is welcome.
I've selected most of the components, but I am having a debate on one of the most important: The processor and motherboard.
Essentially, I've narrowed it down to two. The Intel i7 6700k, or the Intel i7 6850k. The 6700k is a lovely little 4GHz, quad core machine. While the 6850k is a 3.6GHz, six core processor.
In terms of pure gaming power, I know I'm better off with the 6700k. But I've heard that, if I'm going for streaming and video editing, the multiple cores may be a better route. However, I don't know how much of a trade off I'll be taking one way or the other.
The multi-core approach is also more expensive, both in terms of the processor itself, and the motherboard. And, both the Broadwell and Skylake chipsets are near the end of their life, with Intel's next upcoming processor line, the Kaby Lake, going to use a new chipset, and thus, require a new motherboard.
So, what should I do? Go with the cheaper Skylake until I next need to upgrade, and rethink the situation then (when larger core processors would likely be more common)? Or grab the extended scope of the two extra cores now, and hope to get a longer life out of them? Or will I even notice the difference one way or another?
Any advice is welcome.