F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Compare the i7-5930K with the 5960X, 6950X and Ryzen 7 3700X. Decide what upgrades fit your needs.

Compare the i7-5930K with the 5960X, 6950X and Ryzen 7 3700X. Decide what upgrades fit your needs.

Compare the i7-5930K with the 5960X, 6950X and Ryzen 7 3700X. Decide what upgrades fit your needs.

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03-01-2019, 07:00 AM
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The issue lies in my limited experience sharing my tech to others beyond close contacts, both face-to-face and online. While I’ve asked friends about interest, responses have been unclear. My upgrade criteria are specific: I need Thunderbolt 3 support, and I’m restricted to either a mini-ITX board or a costly AMD Threadripper motherboard. I don’t require the processor speed to justify the latter. I’ve heard mixed reports on AICs for AMD boards with headers, and some claim the Gigabyte Titan Ridge can work without one, though I prefer avoiding them due to inconsistent results. Looking ahead, I’m uncertain about what board manufacturers plan for the next-gen Ryzen chips, as adoption is still low. Right now, I’m not confident in the Intel situation and have rushed a build without proper research, hoping for a good value. P.S. Focusing on TB3 might seem minor, but I already own devices like the Cintiq HD16 that work well with it. Transitioning from my laptop to a desktop as I learn Linux is important, so I want that ease of use carried over. I’m ready to make trade-offs for a more affordable upgrade—like the 6950X—which could offer close-to-8850H performance if overclocked, especially for demanding software like ZBrush or Substance Painter. The challenge is whether my system will meet expectations without breaking down under heavy use. If I’m sure I can resell most of my current gear without stress and don’t expect a smooth transition, I’d be more open to building something new.
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03-01-2019, 07:00 AM #1

The issue lies in my limited experience sharing my tech to others beyond close contacts, both face-to-face and online. While I’ve asked friends about interest, responses have been unclear. My upgrade criteria are specific: I need Thunderbolt 3 support, and I’m restricted to either a mini-ITX board or a costly AMD Threadripper motherboard. I don’t require the processor speed to justify the latter. I’ve heard mixed reports on AICs for AMD boards with headers, and some claim the Gigabyte Titan Ridge can work without one, though I prefer avoiding them due to inconsistent results. Looking ahead, I’m uncertain about what board manufacturers plan for the next-gen Ryzen chips, as adoption is still low. Right now, I’m not confident in the Intel situation and have rushed a build without proper research, hoping for a good value. P.S. Focusing on TB3 might seem minor, but I already own devices like the Cintiq HD16 that work well with it. Transitioning from my laptop to a desktop as I learn Linux is important, so I want that ease of use carried over. I’m ready to make trade-offs for a more affordable upgrade—like the 6950X—which could offer close-to-8850H performance if overclocked, especially for demanding software like ZBrush or Substance Painter. The challenge is whether my system will meet expectations without breaking down under heavy use. If I’m sure I can resell most of my current gear without stress and don’t expect a smooth transition, I’d be more open to building something new.

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03-01-2019, 03:06 PM
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10900k offers only a modest boost compared to a 6950x with overclocking. Get the 6950x on Ali Express and consider upgrading once Alder Lake is available if you want more performance. Though labeled as the "10th" generation, it's essentially a third refresh of Skylake with higher clock speeds than the 6950x.
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03-01-2019, 03:06 PM #2

10900k offers only a modest boost compared to a 6950x with overclocking. Get the 6950x on Ali Express and consider upgrading once Alder Lake is available if you want more performance. Though labeled as the "10th" generation, it's essentially a third refresh of Skylake with higher clock speeds than the 6950x.

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