i7-8700k vs i7-8700

[charlie.evans]

buying used parts. is the k version actually worth the price bump if i don't plan on doing heavy overclocking?

 

[rustbeltguy]

buying used parts. is the k version actually worth the price bump if i don't plan on doing heavy overclocking?

nah man if you're really not gonna oc at all then the k version is just extra cash out the window. that's the whole point of k chips is for better overclocking headroom. you're paying for something you won't use. save the money for a better gpu or more storage imo.

 

[olivergrant]

buying used parts. is the k version actually worth the price bump if i don't plan on doing heavy overclocking?

nah man if you're really not gonna oc at all then the k version is just extra cash out the window. that's the whole point of k chips is for better overclocking headroom. you're paying for something you won't use. save the money for a better gpu or more storage imo.

yeah thanks for confirming that makes sense