Consider the release date and your needs before deciding on the i9 14900K.
Consider the release date and your needs before deciding on the i9 14900K.
I think there seems to be some confusion here over what 14th gen, if you want to call it that, vs. Raptor Lake Refresh or if its the same thing. Raptor Lake Refresh will be on Z790.
It won't be. Why did you come back with such a comment? Do you really need to drain your savings this way? Just take a step back and appreciate what you have—it's more than enough for your system. You don't have to upgrade; it wouldn't be a major improvement from what you already possess. A few tweaks might help, but I don't expect a significant boost. Use the tools you have until they can no longer handle the tasks you set. Spending more money won't solve anything and will only leave you with a desire for the next flashy gadget. Address this problem first—it's like it covers about a tenth of your total posts on similar topics. You already have some top-tier hardware, and a refreshed CPU won't change that.
I frequently trade in my old items so I don’t end up with much money as it looks. I enjoy getting the newest gear even if I don’t really need it. I might not jump to a 14th generation if the performance boost isn’t substantial, but we’re still figuring it out.
I'm focusing on whether it fits your current setup and what benefits you might gain.
You're looking to upgrade your 9900KS to the 14900KS on the MEG Z790 ACE MAX with WiFi 7 and Cooled By EK. The new power supply from your MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 will work fine. I'll be part of the 14KS 6.5GHz Overclocking Club this winter, aiming for a 300MHz boost on my 9KS, expecting similar results with Intel DLVR Technology on the 14KS. Cheers!