9900k plus Z390 Godlike
9900k plus Z390 Godlike
i'm currently running 8700k on a z370 mobo with 1080ti sli. i have a brand new z390 godlike and a 9900k still unopened. should i sell the godlike and 9900k, and pay more to get 5950x and x570 mobo, or install the 9900k on the godlike, and migrate other components from the 8700k pc? OR just keep running the 8700k until ddr5 stabilizes or 5nm cpu's become mainstream? i don't really need an upgrade right now, the 8700k is still meeting my needs, but it's just that the 9900k and the z390 have been sitting there collecting dust for a while. thanks.
Did you mean to place the 8700K on the Z390 board or add the 9900K to it and move components from the 8700K PC?
The 9900k chip is still a solid choice. It can handle higher temperatures after overclocking. I recommend moving the 8700k configuration to a new motherboard and CPU. Hold off on upgrading to DDR5 until you're ready for that change.
It mainly depends on the price you receive. If your earnings exceed a 5800x+mobo threshold, consider selling. It gets better if it's higher than 5900x.
since i don't really need the upgrade at the moment, i've been considering keeping them in the box for now. maybe their worth will increase when new cpus are released.