It seems you're looking for advice on replacing your old box, with a suggestion to go for a new build.
It seems you're looking for advice on replacing your old box, with a suggestion to go for a new build.
Hi there,
Last few days I see unusual behavior on my main PC, without any load it the mouse simply freezes for a second, then continues to move. Sometimes the PC completely freeze and reboot is the only option to get it back working.
Although I know I haven't done any troubleshooting so far, I think first I don't have the time to do it and second, I'm using this box last almost 10 years so far.
So yeah, probably is a perfect time for an upgrade.
Let me show you first, what I have and the main purpose of the PC:
Code:
PS C:\Windows\system32> Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_BaseBoard | Format-Table Manufacturer, Product, SerialNumber, Version -Auto
Manufacturer Product SerialNumber Version
------------ ------- ------------ -------
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. 990FXA-UD3 To be filled by O.E.M. x.x
PS C:\Windows\system32> Get-CimInstance Win32_PhysicalMemory | ft Manufacturer, Capacity, SerialNumber, BankLabel, ConfiguredClockSpeed, DeviceLocator -Auto
Manufacturer Capacity SerialNumber BankLabel ConfiguredClockSpeed DeviceLocator
------------ -------- ------------ --------- -------------------- -------------
Kingston 8589934592 9135A152 Node0_Bank0 800 Node0_Dimm2
Kingston 8589934592 8E35A252 Node0_Bank0 800 Node0_Dimm3
PS C:\Windows\system32> Get-CimInstance Win32_Processor
DeviceID Name Caption MaxClockSpeed SocketDesignation Manufacturer
-------- ---- ------- ------------- ----------------- ------------
CPU0 AMD FX™-8350 Eight-Core Processor AMD64 Family 21 Model 2 Stepping 0 4000 CPU 1 AuthenticAMD
PS C:\Windows\system32> wmic path win32_VideoController get name
Name
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
PS C:\Windows\system32>
Fair enough this build was rock solid system.
Because I do PC builds once every roughly 5-10 years, I'm not aware of the latest technologies so decided to refresh my mind by choosing an already built PC and check its hardware.
As I'm fan of Lenovo tower PCs, I've selected this one, just to check the inventory:
https://ardes.bg/product/lenovo-legion-t...11p-312754
The main components here are as follow:
- Intel Core i9-12900KF (2.4/5.2GHz, 30M)
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 12GB
- 4 x 16 GB DDR5 4800 MHz
I intend to use my old PC case (ATX size). I saw these guys have so called "configurator" in their site so I've selected similar components to check what price I will got. Here they are:
https://ardes.bg/configurator?cpu=2...ra...psu=295774
Here you can check more info about all the listed components:
https://ardes.bg/product/intel-core-i9-1...0kf-237720
https://ardes.bg/product/cooler-master-h...-r1-378157
https://ardes.bg/product/gigabyte-z790-a...-ax-299629
https://ardes.bg/product/32gb-ddr5-4800-...g-s-271527
https://ardes.bg/product/gigabyte-geforc...8gd-339224
https://ardes.bg/product/1000w-gigabyte-...pg5-295774
So to the question now - please share your thoughts about this system.
The main use of the PC is to be a daily driver. Which include almost nothing like load because I'm working as an IT and play with servers almost all the time.
But beside that, sometimes I want to use Adobe products like Photoshop and Premiere, and run some virtual machines for testing.
The PC won't run 24/7, and I really want to stay focused into the upgrade possibility.
So any replacement of any of the components is welcomed, but wanted to see all the benefits and drawbacks for the selection.
Thanks in advice.
I plan to utilize my previous PC case (ATX dimension).
You may wish to abandon that approach and opt for the case that is included with the original, factory-built unit.
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The cooler isn't sufficient for the i9. Consider a premium air or AIO liquid cooler with at least a 240mm radiator. For budget options, opt for a DDR4 board and DDR4 RAM. If you don't plan to use gaming, a new graphics card may not be necessary. A 1000W power supply is too much unless you have a top-tier graphics card and multiple large hard drives in your setup.
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just a heads up—no gaming at all.
I only have two 3.5-inch HDDs.
Sorry, I wanted to mention that the OS is installed on SATA3 SSD and two extra 3.5'' HDDs. Can you recommend a suitable coller for that CPU? Also, I’m not sure if I really need such a powerful CPU. Why are integrated graphics being chosen? I picked this fan because I noticed it’s not a box processor and I also understand that box fans tend to be loud. What about future upgrades, like adding a new video card or 10GB networking? And regarding expansion options, can the main board support bifurcation?
Almost everything counts as an improvement for you. Recently, there was an article about integrated graphics, and AMD is planning to release APU chips (CPUs with built-in graphics) that match the performance of your GTX 1060. At our workplace, we mainly use Dell systems, so you can easily run three screens using Intel graphics. Today, unless you’re into gaming, there’s no need to invest in a high-end GPU.
I understand your perspective. Even though I'm not a gamer, I use Premiere and Photoshop, which are quite similar. Therefore, integrated graphics won't suffice here.