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Should I upgrade my i7 9700K?

Should I upgrade my i7 9700K?

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10-15-2018, 09:00 AM
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If the current system is meeting your needs, no need to change.
No matter how cheap or what 'promo' you're getting.
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10-15-2018, 09:00 AM #1

If the current system is meeting your needs, no need to change.
No matter how cheap or what 'promo' you're getting.

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10-15-2018, 03:27 PM
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I have to agree.
The 90 FPS at 4K is quite acceptable. Some recent titles demand excessive VRAM, RAM, and CPU power, which can be challenging even with the latest hardware.
The new Intel CPUs with both P and E cores represent a solid improvement over previous models, but you wouldn't get much benefit unless you upgrade to one of the newer, more powerful GPUs.
Given the current economic situation, the high cost of PC parts—especially those based on processors—and the poor quality of PC games being released make it a less favorable time for building a new PC or making a significant upgrade.
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10-15-2018, 03:27 PM #2

I have to agree.
The 90 FPS at 4K is quite acceptable. Some recent titles demand excessive VRAM, RAM, and CPU power, which can be challenging even with the latest hardware.
The new Intel CPUs with both P and E cores represent a solid improvement over previous models, but you wouldn't get much benefit unless you upgrade to one of the newer, more powerful GPUs.
Given the current economic situation, the high cost of PC parts—especially those based on processors—and the poor quality of PC games being released make it a less favorable time for building a new PC or making a significant upgrade.

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10-15-2018, 11:42 PM
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USAFRet is entirely accurate.
However, if you're feeling the urge and have the funds, I recommend against it.
Modern processors should perform noticeably faster.
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10-15-2018, 11:42 PM #3

USAFRet is entirely accurate.
However, if you're feeling the urge and have the funds, I recommend against it.
Modern processors should perform noticeably faster.

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10-20-2018, 11:10 PM
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Essentially the same thing. I used my 7700k/1080 Ti for about four years, but switched to a 10900k/3090 only two years later.
The need to upgrade came with itching and budget constraints.
A key reason for the switch was being able to sell my old equipment at a reasonable price, which helped balance out the cost of the new components.
This experience taught me before the 10900k build that I couldn't easily part with parts from my older system after four years, except for the 1080 Ti.
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10-20-2018, 11:10 PM #4

Essentially the same thing. I used my 7700k/1080 Ti for about four years, but switched to a 10900k/3090 only two years later.
The need to upgrade came with itching and budget constraints.
A key reason for the switch was being able to sell my old equipment at a reasonable price, which helped balance out the cost of the new components.
This experience taught me before the 10900k build that I couldn't easily part with parts from my older system after four years, except for the 1080 Ti.

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