Upgrade from R7 5700x at 3600MHz to i5 12600K at 6000MHz?
Upgrade from R7 5700x at 3600MHz to i5 12600K at 6000MHz?
I just purchased an ROG Strix B660i for $160 (converted from PHP), moving away from my original goal of buying the Strix B550i only for its appearance. Is this upgrade from my R7 5700x, Strix X470i, Dominator 3600MHz to the B660i and Dominator 6000MHz models worth it at roughly $120 net savings compared to a B550i priced at $45 net? The main advantage of a B550i would be PCIe Gen 4 and the 5700X3D being my final platform upgrade choice, plus the improved look I was after. With the B660i, I gain PCIe Gen 4, DDR5 RAM, future upgrade capability up to 14th generation, and an even more impressive appearance.
after you gave it to me, what exactly are you inquiring about? I struggle to grasp the question. I wouldn’t proceed unless you’re ready for a response, then I’d move to 550.
I still have the chance to back down, which is why I'm reaching out now before making a full commitment and receiving the CPU and RAM. I also have the possibility of getting a more affordable RAM kit to reduce costs, bringing the total expense down to $55 compared to the B550i at $45. Could you explain why you wouldn't consider this? Based on the benchmarks I've seen, the 12600k appears to outperform the 5800x and is even quicker with DDR5 6000. Let me know what I might be missing out on here, thanks!
Since they both require you to take your wallet every six months, I own a computer with a 5900x, recently upgraded to a 5700x (which has a better CPU than the 5800x) and also built one using the 3600xt model I previously had. All of them use 550 motherboards, and I haven’t experienced any issues with any of them (as noted in my signature). From what I remember, I don’t make changes and only keep the essentials (just the wallet).
Are you unhappy with the performance of your older 5700X? Would your applications or programs benefit from a more powerful setup? If you're able to invest, consider installing the new 12600K and maintaining your current 5700X. This way, you get the advantages of both systems. Having extra equipment is always useful when needed.
I’m really happy with my current setup. My main motivation for choosing the Strix B550i was the desire for a well-designed build, which is why I opted for it. Luckily, a good offer appeared for the B660i, opening up more upgrade possibilities if needed later. Based on what I’ve observed, the 12600k looks comparable or even superior to the 5700x in terms of performance.
I’m wondering if there’s anything I might miss out on here. Is it worth the investment of 80-120 bucks for a DDR5 system? Thanks for your thoughts!
Yes, proceed with the purchase and take advantage of the new setup.
Reviewing the Puget Systems video editing benchmarks, most suggest a 14900K, yet I opted for a 7950X due to its lower power consumption. The case I used features just two front 120mm fans, plus one 120mm and one 80mm fan at the back. A 14900K would have overheated, while the 7950X stays comfortably warm.
I own both Intel and AMD systems without a strong bias toward either brand. Recently, my two machines were AMD (3800X and 7950X), but I also use Intel desktops and Xeon processors.
I’m unsure about the SFF case you’re using, but I installed a budget ThermalRight SI-100 Cooler on an Xeon LGA-2011 board and also in a compact home cinema enclosure. The SI-100 is a flexible 120mm air cooler compatible with many CPU slots. If you prefer Noctua options, they offer several slim coolers for around 125W for a 12600K.
https://www.thermalright.com/product/si-100/