Select upgrade... 15-13600k
Select upgrade... 15-13600k
You're considering a hardware refresh in early 2021 with a new i5-12600K, upgraded motherboard, and SSD. The question revolves around whether selling the older 12th-gen board for cash would be worthwhile compared to buying the newer 13th-gen components. You're curious about performance gains, power requirements, and whether the 690 chipset can handle the newer boards. Your thoughts on DDR4 vs DDR5 and the need for a CPU or motherboard upgrade are also on the table.
Well, let me answer your question with another question. What about your current performance is suffering? Why do you feel you need the upgrade? What I have learned is unless you have a bottleneck you're trying to fix, upgrading is never worth it. Are you using your computer to make money? Will this upgrade save time that will make you more money? Unless you have some serious performance issues then the little uplift you might get from this upgrade isn't worth it.
Oh and to add........this is a mostly office machine with light gaming. running a 3060, but my client rarly games. He just wants the fastest boot times and wants in windows performance to be almost instant and is willing to pay for it(lawyer). I am just trying to get the best speed without going to like a i9. He siad he used to have a rig that loaded windows in 19 sec........he wants a pc that fast. Thoughts?
Upgrading could slightly boost performance, but the difference will be minimal. How quickly Windows loads depends on background processes and a few configuration settings. Try a brand-new machine or a fresh Windows setup. On a brand-new PC with a solid SSD and a clean install, I experienced a boot time of just 20 seconds. The most effective approach is to optimize rather than invest in an upgrade that won’t make much of a difference.
I used to run a 4770 in my back room until last year—it worked perfectly. Now I’m checking the loaded programs. Will this also boost performance on Windows? Things like office load times and Chrome speed? He needs it fast, no delays at all. I told him it’s not the best value and he doesn’t mind. LOL
Improving Windows performance offers significant benefits, yet program startup speeds are influenced by several factors. Keeping Task Manager active during program launches allows you to monitor CPU usage and core activity. The percentage of CPU load and how many cores are engaged all matter. When multiple cores are heavily utilized, adding more cores can boost speed. If only a few cores are active, upgrading to a faster processor may enhance loading times. For clients prioritizing cost-effectiveness, switching from an i5 to a quicker i5 might not justify the change when powerful CPUs like i9 or Ryzen are available. Ultimately, it depends on how resource-intensive the applications are.