Is LGA1150 still applicable in 2025?
Is LGA1150 still applicable in 2025?
So in the next five years will it be okay? Or would it be better to switch to a newer system? I have §600 to upgrade to a new graphics card (RX 6800) instead of my current GTX 960. But my needs aren’t too demanding except for some light CS games and occasional riding games. My girlfriend likes those too, we use the PC together, but my main concern is whether I should keep my current setup (i7-4790k, 4.5ghz, 32gb RAM, and maybe the RX 6800) or save money and get a completely new power processor like the 7950x?
That's amazing! When I was 11 years old, I was really satisfied with my 2006 AMD CPU. It performed perfectly, and it still does today.
A 6800 is far more GPU than a 4th gen CPU can chew through. It will be sitting around waiting patiently for the CPU to catch up constantly.
4th gen is at the end of its usable life now, only suitable for rather basic light gaming or still pretty good for basic desktop usage. In 5 years, it will be completly obselete.
Save up your money, maybe sell this existing system and put it into a newer computer.
I also suggest opting for a completely new build. Haswell architecture is quite outdated (almost ancient), and support ends in October 2025. It will remain without an OS unless you choose a GNU/Linux distribution. Win11 isn't compatible with it.
My second build uses Haswell, features an i5-4590 CPU, paired with a GTX 1060 3GB. Full specifications with images are available in my profile. Since my current main build is Skylake, it also doesn't support Win11. I'm currently working on upgrading both our PCs to a new CPU-MoBo-RAM combination and enabling Win11, while keeping the rest of components like the case, power supply, fans, SSDs, and GPUs unchanged.
Similarly, I suggest purchasing a fully new setup while retaining the existing one.
I need to have at least ten functional systems with LGA1150/51/55 support. I’m writing this on one of three i7-4770K machines. My latest configurations are 3800X and 7950X. I could possibly get a Threadripper next year if I win the lottery.
About a week back, I installed Windows 11 Home using Rufus on an old AMD FM2 A8-5600K (launched in October 2012). It works well with 16GB RAM, and Classic Shell is suitable for a Windows 7 desktop environment.
https://rufus.ie/en/
https://windowsforum.com/threads/ho...re...nt.348702/
The drawback of bypassing Microsoft’s requirements for UEFI, Secure Boot and TPM2.0 via Rufus is that you might have to reinstall Windows 11 each year following a significant update. Still, it’s possible to run Windows 11 on older hardware if you wish to maintain security updates. Not the best option, but safer than sticking with Windows 10 Home/Pro while connected to the internet.
For large organizations and business groups, other Windows 10 versions will keep receiving updates until:
1). January 12, 2027 (Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021) – limited 5-year lifespan
2). January 4, 2029 (Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019) – standard 10-year lifespan
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecy...-ltsc-2019
3). January 13, 2032 (Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021)
https://windowsforum.com/threads/ho...t-...rs.370931/
This means with a valid Enterprise license, you can keep using the Internet-of-Things edition of Windows 10 until 2032, adding another six years or more.
Unfortunately, it’s not possible to purchase a genuine single license for Enterprise editions, as they’re typically sold in bulk Volume Licensing packages meant for organizations. Most inexpensive $12 keys purchased online are likely misrepresented under Microsoft’s terms and conditions. An unauthorized copy of Windows could become non-functional if Microsoft detects it’s not legitimate during the security updates on the second Tuesday each month.
N.B. An activation key is distinct from a valid license for Windows.
As Ed Bott mentions in his Zdnet column:
https://www.zdnet.com/article/is-your-wi...even-care/
"Occasionally, I encounter someone who claims they’re using Windows 10 LTSC (the Long Term Servicing Channel release). The only way to obtain an LTSC license is through a Windows Enterprise Volume License agreement, which isn’t inexpensive. Enterprise licenses are widely pirated. If you’re running the Windows Enterprise edition and can’t explain how you acquired the license, there’s a high chance your license isn’t valid."
If your current pc meets your requirements, it's acceptable. Anything you purchase today may become outdated within five years. If you're not currently using an ssd for the C drive, consider upgrading to one first. The optimal approach is to acquire what you need now and what you might require in the next two years. For gamers aiming to improve, try this straightforward test: Run your games while reducing resolution and visual effects. This can slightly strain the graphics card. An increase in FPS suggests your CPU is powerful enough for a better graphics setup. If your FPS remains unchanged, it likely means your CPU is the limiting factor.
True, but considering the system has been around since 2014, I'd be concerned about MoBo's longevity. Caps on MoBo will eventually wear off over time. That applies to the GPU and PSU as well.
Replacing the GPU and PSU is straightforward. However, if MoBo dies unexpectedly, it might become difficult to find another Intel 90-series chipset capable of running the old CPU and DDR3 system. Since hardware failures can happen without warning, OP may not have the funds for some time to replace the CPU, MoBo, and RAM combination. Therefore, I believe it's wise to search for a new CPU-MoBo-RAM setup before the current one fails.