What’s the best upgrade option for my i5 6600k?

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Asked By TechSavvyDude42 On

I'm looking to breathe some life into my PC so I can play Destiny 2 and other older games. Right now, my i5 6600k is causing lag spikes and freezes when I'm playing Destiny 2. I'm torn between upgrading to a 7700k or going for a newer motherboard and CPU. Is the 7700k a solid choice in 2025? I want to keep it cost-effective and not go higher than necessary for older titles. Here are my specs: i5 6600k, Gigabyte z170 Gaming K3, GTX 1070, and 16GB of DDR4 RAM with a Corsair 140mm AIO cooler. Cheers!

6 Answers

Answered By Upgrader2015 On

Your upgrade path really needs to shift to something new. I’d suggest considering the 12100 or 5600; those will both give you a solid performance boost without too much hassle.

Answered By WindowsWatcher On

It's worth noting that you'll need a new system anyway, as your Skylake CPU isn't supported anymore in Windows 11. Plus, Windows 10 will reach the end of support in October this year, so that's another thing to keep in mind.

Answered By CoolGamer89 On

I'd say a 7700K isn't really a big upgrade and might be overpriced even as a used option. If you want a true upgrade, consider getting a newer CPU along with a motherboard, like a Ryzen 5600 on an affordable AM4 board. That should give you a significant boost without breaking the bank!

TechSavvyDude42 -

Thanks! Do you think a B450 or B550 would work better for me?

Answered By FutureProofGamer On

Honestly, many people say upgrading to an 8-year-old CPU isn't smart. If you're considering a budget build, even the $600 AMD systems on PCPartPicker will feel much faster and give you a better experience overall.

Answered By BudgetBuilder99 On

If you're set on saving some cash, go for a 5600X on a B550. It's the best bang for your buck, plus you can reuse your DDR4 RAM. However, if you want future-proofing, consider the 7600X on a B650 or B850 board; it might be pricier but it's worth it if you want to upgrade down the line.

Answered By PCMasterRaceFan123 On

Honestly, the i5 6600k is pretty outdated. You’d be better off looking at a new platform with 6-8 cores, depending on your budget. Once that's sorted, you can upgrade the GPU later if needed, but a modern CPU should alleviate the lag you're experiencing.

TechSavvyDude42 -

I can manage with the 1070 for now; I just need something more playable! I'm leaning towards the 5600 and B550 if that's not overkill.

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