No, the 10th and 11th generation CPUs are not outdated today.
No, the 10th and 11th generation CPUs are not outdated today.
I don’t get why optane matters so much, but whatever. If a legacy tech is the deciding factor for you, you’re locked into 11th generation.
PCIe 4.0 isn't essential. What's stopping you from upgrading? You're overanalyzing a lot. If you can afford it, go ahead. If not, don't worry. How much money do you have? Ten thousand isn't enough if you're not ready—then it's time to shift focus elsewhere. If you lack funds, it's fine as before. Just remember, playing expensive CyberPunk games is like spending nearly the cost of a new SSD. Maybe save up a bit and use it for your PC instead.
I expect to receive about 10k on my birthday. I already have 3k saved, but the remaining 13k is intended for a 3d printer as originally planned. If I decide to buy something else, I might not have the printer until next year. Also, keep in mind that Cyberpunk is pirated.
You have roughly $140 USD, which should cover a 500GB SSD or a GPU like the 11600K. I tested my kids' machine moving from a 10105f to a 10600K and noticed some improvement, but a dedicated GPU might offer better gains. What’s the price for a 6600 or 6650XT?