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RepoRizer
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11-02-2021, 04:39 PM
#11
Z170 to Z690 options are numerous. I believe the design of the Z690 is superior, though I’m not certain it’s three times more expensive. I was actually looking for a Z690 board when I realized affordable DDR5 wasn’t available, thanks to Crucial. The £200 ball capacitors seemed reasonable.
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RepoRizer
11-02-2021, 04:39 PM #11

Z170 to Z690 options are numerous. I believe the design of the Z690 is superior, though I’m not certain it’s three times more expensive. I was actually looking for a Z690 board when I realized affordable DDR5 wasn’t available, thanks to Crucial. The £200 ball capacitors seemed reasonable.

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Arazon
Member
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11-02-2021, 08:50 PM
#12
yeah, but that has always to be seen relatively… couple of years ago i bought 8GB DDR4 kit for €90 and that was literally the cheapest available (for that type) Then last year i got 16GB "b-die" for 130… And DDR4 just recently got even a lot more cheaper so of course the new type will seem expensive (not saying it isnt , just also kinda "normal" lol)
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Arazon
11-02-2021, 08:50 PM #12

yeah, but that has always to be seen relatively… couple of years ago i bought 8GB DDR4 kit for €90 and that was literally the cheapest available (for that type) Then last year i got 16GB "b-die" for 130… And DDR4 just recently got even a lot more cheaper so of course the new type will seem expensive (not saying it isnt , just also kinda "normal" lol)

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iRamiroARG
Junior Member
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11-03-2021, 01:46 AM
#13
They definitely look better, but not much more so. My mid-range Z690 gaming Wi-Fi isn’t much nicer than the B550 Unify I had before. They’re just becoming more advanced each year. This device is really solid.
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iRamiroARG
11-03-2021, 01:46 AM #13

They definitely look better, but not much more so. My mid-range Z690 gaming Wi-Fi isn’t much nicer than the B550 Unify I had before. They’re just becoming more advanced each year. This device is really solid.

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Heywoodman
Member
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11-03-2021, 02:43 AM
#14
Tell me what you're planning next—Zen 4 or Raptor?
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Heywoodman
11-03-2021, 02:43 AM #14

Tell me what you're planning next—Zen 4 or Raptor?

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Lewiswilson4
Member
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11-03-2021, 04:22 AM
#15
I was really aiming to explore unofficial AVX-512 support on Alder Lake. Without that, I wouldn’t have pursued DDR5 either. DDR5 was my attempt to extract more performance from an existing setup as something fresh to experiment with. Right now, my two primary desktops are the 11700k and the 7920X—both adequate for their tasks and not requiring replacement. My instinct is that neither Raptor Lake nor Zen 4 would provide enough upgrades to justify switching. I’m open to a more powerful GPU, which could sustain me for a few more years. By the way, I only sold my Z170 Maximus VIII Hero last week, running at 6700k. From today’s perspective, I don’t feel the need for a quad-core processor.
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Lewiswilson4
11-03-2021, 04:22 AM #15

I was really aiming to explore unofficial AVX-512 support on Alder Lake. Without that, I wouldn’t have pursued DDR5 either. DDR5 was my attempt to extract more performance from an existing setup as something fresh to experiment with. Right now, my two primary desktops are the 11700k and the 7920X—both adequate for their tasks and not requiring replacement. My instinct is that neither Raptor Lake nor Zen 4 would provide enough upgrades to justify switching. I’m open to a more powerful GPU, which could sustain me for a few more years. By the way, I only sold my Z170 Maximus VIII Hero last week, running at 6700k. From today’s perspective, I don’t feel the need for a quad-core processor.

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IamRikyPT
Member
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11-03-2021, 08:49 AM
#16
You chose the 11700k for its performance and capabilities rather than the 5800x/5900x resolution. It’s about what you need, not just the specs.
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IamRikyPT
11-03-2021, 08:49 AM #16

You chose the 11700k for its performance and capabilities rather than the 5800x/5900x resolution. It’s about what you need, not just the specs.

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iiButter
Junior Member
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11-08-2021, 03:55 PM
#17
AVX-512 brought some changes. The 5800X was the better choice over the 5900X because the split CCX caused issues. My main interest is gaming, though I also run AVX-512 tasks. I've mentioned this before—people often focus too much on min/max scores. Small variations really matter. I just need a solid CPU for gaming that lasts at least two years. It doesn’t have to be the absolute top performer; 8 solid cores should suffice. I also had a 3700X before, but I replaced it for the same reason.
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iiButter
11-08-2021, 03:55 PM #17

AVX-512 brought some changes. The 5800X was the better choice over the 5900X because the split CCX caused issues. My main interest is gaming, though I also run AVX-512 tasks. I've mentioned this before—people often focus too much on min/max scores. Small variations really matter. I just need a solid CPU for gaming that lasts at least two years. It doesn’t have to be the absolute top performer; 8 solid cores should suffice. I also had a 3700X before, but I replaced it for the same reason.

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_ShadowX
Junior Member
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11-10-2021, 02:59 AM
#18
I concur. It’s true that Coffee Lake offers solid performance for gaming. Those using 4-core, 8-thread i7 processors may benefit from upgrading for better results.
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_ShadowX
11-10-2021, 02:59 AM #18

I concur. It’s true that Coffee Lake offers solid performance for gaming. Those using 4-core, 8-thread i7 processors may benefit from upgrading for better results.

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QuintenvH2001
Member
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11-10-2021, 03:56 AM
#19
I decided to remove the 6700k because newer quad-core options are better and more affordable without much extra cost. I also met some retro PC enthusiasts who recently upgraded their systems with Skylake as part of a larger package.
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QuintenvH2001
11-10-2021, 03:56 AM #19

I decided to remove the 6700k because newer quad-core options are better and more affordable without much extra cost. I also met some retro PC enthusiasts who recently upgraded their systems with Skylake as part of a larger package.

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