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StumpFX
Junior Member

10-03-2018, 12:23 PM

I just bought a custom-built PC with an i9-9900K. I'm checking if I can upgrade to newer CPUs without replacing the whole motherboard. Intel is phasing out the 10th generation chips, and it seems they're moving to a larger chipset. I wonder if this will be the trend moving forward or if they'll ever return to a smaller 14nm design (I think the 9th gen was 14nm++ and the 10th was 14nm+++? Not sure). For those who don't care, here are my specs:
P.S. Sorry if I didn’t post where I should >_< TimeSpy: 13,297 CPU: Intel® Core™ Processor i9-9900K 3.60GHZ 16MB Intel Smart Cache LGA1151 (Coffee Lake) GPU: GeForce RTX™ 2080 Ti 11GB GDDR6 (Turing) RAM: 32GB (8GBx4) DDR4/3200MHz Dual Channel Memory (ADATA Spectrix D60G RGB) BOARD: ASUS Prime Z390-P ATX PSU: 1,600 Watts - LEPA G1600-MA 80 Plus Gold Certified Modular Power Supply ---- Display : ROG PG27V x 2

StumpFX

10-03-2018, 12:23 PM #1

NaiROolF
Senior Member

685

10-03-2018, 02:17 PM

Intel is responsible. Don't rely on it.

NaiROolF

10-03-2018, 02:17 PM #2

Intel is responsible. Don't rely on it.

Faboboro
Member

10-03-2018, 04:01 PM

But what does that mean? I guess I’ll need to swap out the motherboard or maybe they’ll revert the chipset changes. Haha!

Faboboro

10-03-2018, 04:01 PM #3

But what does that mean? I guess I’ll need to swap out the motherboard or maybe they’ll revert the chipset changes. Haha!

Drew25v
Junior Member

10-03-2018, 04:11 PM

Are you truly switching to a completely new chip design with each generation?

Drew25v

10-03-2018, 04:11 PM #4

Are you truly switching to a completely new chip design with each generation?

J4im3x0
Member

164

10-10-2018, 11:08 PM

Absolutely not, I plan to refresh every few years, perhaps every couple of years. I’m unsure, but I won’t need to replace the whole motherboard.

J4im3x0

10-10-2018, 11:08 PM #5

Absolutely not, I plan to refresh every few years, perhaps every couple of years. I’m unsure, but I won’t need to replace the whole motherboard.

YOLOGAMER109
Member

229

10-11-2018, 02:43 PM

This model only supports up to one generation of changes in Intel's design.

YOLOGAMER109

10-11-2018, 02:43 PM #6

This model only supports up to one generation of changes in Intel's design.

MetalMallard
Member

125

10-13-2018, 08:58 AM

We will contact you in 5 years.

MetalMallard

10-13-2018, 08:58 AM #7

We will contact you in 5 years.

aguzz123123
Senior Member

599

10-14-2018, 08:16 AM

Be concerned about it before the upgrade window arrives. Since you replace the system every few years, swapping out the motherboard might be a good idea. The CPU should still serve you well for a while.

aguzz123123

10-14-2018, 08:16 AM #8

fantomix370
Junior Member

10-14-2018, 02:11 PM

It's understandable to feel surprised about needing a new monthboard. The timing of this change might be unexpected.

fantomix370

10-14-2018, 02:11 PM #9

It's understandable to feel surprised about needing a new monthboard. The timing of this change might be unexpected.

RulwenJr
Posting Freak

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10-27-2018, 09:40 AM

#10

They plan to update to a new socket for Comet Lake (10th generation), though the overall changes remain minimal—it's still using a 14nm CPU.

RulwenJr

10-27-2018, 09:40 AM #10

They plan to update to a new socket for Comet Lake (10th generation), though the overall changes remain minimal—it's still using a 14nm CPU.

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