Upgrade from version 8th to 14th generation?
Upgrade from version 8th to 14th generation?
My current setup is listed below, just in case.
For reference, here are the details:
CPU: 8700K @ 5.1Ghz--
MB: Asus Maximus X Hero--
Ram G.Skill 32GB 3600Mhz CL14--
Samsung 960 EVO M.2 500GB--
Samsung 970 EVO M.2 1TB--
WD Red Pro 18TB
WD Red Pro 2x6TB
EVGA 2080 TI FTW3 Ultra
Creative Sound Blaster ZxR
EVGA G2 1600w
For now, I’m only planning to swap the CPU, MB, and Ram for the following:
i7-14700k
Asus ROG Strix Z790-h
G-skill Ripjaws s5 64GB 6400Mhz cl32
My main concern is about the RAM and how it scales with Intel. Is 6400MHz suitable or should I opt for a higher speed? They offer the same package at 6800MHz CL34, but I’m not sure if the extra $50 is justified.
I use 32GB right now, but recently while playing New World it was using 21-22GB. After waiting six years for an upgrade, I decided to go up to 64GB and won't have to worry about it for the next few years. The only other plan is a GPU upgrade, which might need a PSU upgrade too. I'll check how the 2080 TI performs and decide whether to switch to a 4090 next year or wait for the 5000 series when it becomes available.
When was the most recent clean OS update performed on this six-year-old machine? Your memory consumption could be reduced with a fresh operating system installation. It's remarkable how a clean OS can resolve issues... You should definitely consider doing a clean OS update on your new PC.
However, excess RAM is simply wasted space. It can be a cost-saving measure if necessary.
I perform a clean OS installation each year at the end of December. The operating system is installed on the 500GB M.2 drive, all applications reside on the 1TB M.2, and the entire gaming library is stored on the 18TB platter. When playing a game, I move it to the 1TB M.2 if I don’t play for a week; otherwise, it returns to the platter drive. I have numerous games from Steam, Origin, Blizzard, Epic, and ISO rips of my older CD/DVD games. All of them are kept downloaded and updated so I can access any of them anytime.
I’m certain you’re thinking about whether AMD’s RAM speed affects performance compared to Intel, specifically a 6400Mhz versus 6800Mhz difference. Would that increase be worth the $50?
I’m simply looking to purchase a 2 stick kit and finish the process. I don’t want to worry about matching another kit or replacing it with a larger one later.
400MHz likely won’t noticeably affect performance but could still offer a small gain. Intel doesn’t rely heavily on RAM speed, yet that doesn’t stop it from gaining. The 14th generation supports 20 PCIe 5 lanes, ensuring your graphics card bandwidth stays strong even with future upgrades like PCIe 5 NVMe cards. Faster RAM might also help in the long run by speeding up data transfers to the graphics card via faster PCIe 5 SSDs. Thinking about investing around $50 for a future-proof system makes sense, especially since it’s a worthwhile step for long-term use.
I support the idea of doing the work accurately from the start to avoid later issues. If this applies, I recommend a B650 board with PCIe 5.0 SSD compatibility such as the Aorus Elite AX or B650E Riptide featuring a 7800X3D.
Call me old or stick to my habits but...
Intel CPU
Asus MB
G.Skill RAM
EVGA GPU – not sure what I’ll do now, maybe Asus?
EVGA PSU
That’s been my go-to since 09 when I got my first i7-950.
Your plan looks good to me.
Intel does not much depend on fast ram for performance.
An exception might be integrated graphics.
Here is an older analysis:
Don't waste money chasing RAM speed for gaming on AMD or Intel
Revisiting the question that every gamer considers when building a new gaming system: does RAM speed matter?
www.pcgamer.com
Today, there is no real difference in performance between DDR4 and DDR5.
Consider reusing your 32gb of DDR4 on a ddr4 based motherboard.
What is the make/model of your cpu cooler?
What is your plan for a cpu cooler?
You may be able to reuse your cpu cooler with a lga1700 adapter kit.