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i5-6600K CPU performance no longer passing; looking for upgrade suggestions. (zerobytes.monster)

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The original post: /r/buildapc by /u/yellowfrogred on 2024-11-08 15:38:11.

Current PC is attached here. I've hit a few games that my old 6600K is now not playing and so its time to move to something new. Thinking to spend around £500 but more focused around price efficiency/future comparability than a hard number. I've got 6 sata drives that I want to keep using limiting motherboard options a bit. Happy to get a used CPU if there are some good options there or go for a cheap one for now with everything else solid and swap it in two/3 years.

Currently leaning towards an AM5 based options as the socket should be good till 2027; and same with future graphics cards if I get one with PCI 5. Bit out of the loop so happy to be told there are better options.

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PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor | £106.66 @ Amazon UK

**CPU Cooler** | CRYORIG H7 49 CFM CPU Cooler |-

**Motherboard** | Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard |-

**Memory** | Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory | £34.99 @ Amazon UK

**Video Card** | NVIDIA Founders Edition GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB Video Card |-

**Case** | Fractal Design Define R4 ATX Mid Tower Case |-

**Power Supply** | EVGA SuperNOVA 550 G2 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply |-

| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |