Upgrade from version 8th to 14th generation?
Upgrade from version 8th to 14th generation?
I handle the on-prem servers and roughly a hundred computers daily. I spend most of my time resolving issues at work. When I get home, I don’t want to troubleshoot anything before playing games.
In 2020 I swapped this machine at work:
i7-980x
Asus Rage 3 Extreme
Mushkin 24GB
4 EVGA 670 superclocked – 3 set to 3way sli, 4th for PhysX
EVGA 1600w G2
Swapped it with:
AMD 3600x
Asus Prime x570-P
G.skill 32GB @ 3200MHz
EVGA 780 Ti kingpin – currently includes a Quadro P2200 for CAD tasks.
It functions around 97% of the time, but the remaining 3% usually takes nearly half a day to diagnose. I accept it at work because I get paid to fix it, though it would be a loss if it were my personal computer.
I plan to try using a Noctua NH-D12L because I’ll be assembling it in a Chenbro 4u server case. My current setup is still updated, but it’s housed in a Silverstone RM42-502 4u server case. Previously, I had a Cryorig R1 tower cooler there, but it was too large for the case, so I swapped it out for an Ek AIO 240mm. The 8700k was delidded, with liquid metal and solid copper IHS, which keeps it cool even at 5.1GHz all day, 24/7, without needing any AVX offsets.
if that's the situation, the best approach right now would be to focus on a minimal investment, since LGA 1700 or Z790 are no longer viable options—there are no upgrade paths available. The 15th generation will arrive in 2024, bringing DDR5, LGA 1851, and a new motherboard. It will also feature a fresh architecture offering better single-core performance rather than just minor tweaks to clock speed. Asus has historically excelled with its ROG lineup, but currently it's mainly focused on the ROG tax series, and entry-level boards don't justify the cost. The same applies to GPUs; this is largely because modern CPUs and GPUs are tightly categorized, limiting opportunities for overclocking. Companies often lock in performance by releasing pre-optimized models, leaving little room for manual adjustments. GPU manufacturers do this too, so the gap between stock and overclocked versions isn't very wide. For example, a 5 to 10% price increase could justify a 20% performance boost with ROG models.
I would follow exactly what you prefer. The speed of the DDR5 RAM you mentioned won’t significantly impact performance in tasks that focus on data rates. The main factor influencing RAM performance in gaming is first-time latency.
That EVGA G2 model is quite new—under ten years old. If it’s still in good condition, I wouldn’t be concerned about replacing it. However, if you think it needs updating, Corsair or Seasonic would be worth considering. The PSUs from EVGA, such as T2, P2, and G2, are extremely costly for any reason. I included a thought on PSU options.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: Intel Core i7-14700K 3.4 GHz 20-Core Processor ($418.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI ATX LGA1700 ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair HX1500i (2022) 1500 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1117.97 (shipping, taxes, discounts included)
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2023-11-03 14:04 EDT-0400
PSU was purchased in December 2016, though it's unclear if that's significant. It remained unused for several years while part of a build.