Is Upgrading to a 14700K Worth It for Streaming?
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GamerNinja92
I'm considering upgrading my CPU to an Intel 14700K as I dive into streaming and game content creation. Currently, I have a 12600K which serves me well, but I've noticed my CPU usage spiking to the mid-70s and even hitting the 80s while playing Baldur's Gate 3 and running OBS with some plugins. I'm curious if upgrading would lower my CPU usage or if I'm worrying too much about the numbers.
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Upgrading to the 14700K will technically help with CPU usage, but I wouldn't rush into it just yet. The 14th gen Intel chips have been known to run hot and experience degradation issues, which might not be worth the hassle. Plus, Baldur's Gate 3 is a pretty CPU-demanding game, so high usage is somewhat normal for it. It seems like your current setup is still solid for what you need.
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StreamingStar77: I thought the degradation issues had been addressed with recent BIOS updates? As long as you're getting a new one, it should be fine. But honestly, if your current system is performing well overall, maybe just stick with it for now.