Hiya guys,
I've been looking to build a new pc recently.. I'm running a core i9-9900k right now, which I built (I think) 3-4 years ago.. The i9 is going to be relegated to linux box in my basement to handle a number of tasks..
So.. right now I'm trying to decide what to go with.. I've got a reasonable budget, but I don't want to buy just because I can.. I want something decent but yet makes sense..
-My goal here is to get a ddr5 platform, pcie-5, including the pcie5 nvme ports.. Even though I wont be using most of that capacity now, I want a fairly forward compatible machine..
-I am also looking to build something that doesn't heat my whole house.. I've heard some good initial reports about some of the AMD AM5 X3D cpus, that they dont need nearly the power that their TDP is rated for..
-Not planning to overclock other than what the bios can do auto.. i'm not spending tons of time tuning my timings.. TOO OLD FOR THAT haha
-I use the machine for my usual windows use.. email, surfiing, gaming.. I do play modern games.. but mainly EQ haha.
- I'll be re-utilizing my existing RTX 3070 in this new machine.. and I have 3x27" monitors connected to it.. 2x4k and 1x2k
-I'll be putting 32 gigs of ddr5 in it (2x16G configuration) no matter which platform i decide
- I will also be transferring my liquid cooling loop to the new machine.. I've got 2x240mm rads, a cpu block and a gpu block.. I may add a nvme block later if I buy a pcie5 nvme ssd (when they are better and a bit more mature)...
So here's what I'm flip-flopping between..
AMD build: Its been many years since I've done an AMD build.. like easily 10-15+.. but it sounds like the new stuff is really good though.. I just am not sure, as there's always hype and some fanboy ravings...
either an AMD R7 7700x or possible the 7900x3d.. and a mobo that supports the pcie 5 and all that.. sort of flopping between a gigabyte board and the asrock taichi board (heard its real nice).. Asus apparently having alot of issues right now with failing boards..
Intel build: I'm thinking 13600K , not crazy top of the line but still a nice performing cpu , at least on paper.. I'm not sure what mobo I am going to pair this up with it.. sort of only started looking..
Anyway, wanted to hear from you guys, especially if you have either of these platforms and first hand experience with them and their performance..
Cheers!
I've been looking to build a new pc recently.. I'm running a core i9-9900k right now, which I built (I think) 3-4 years ago.. The i9 is going to be relegated to linux box in my basement to handle a number of tasks..
So.. right now I'm trying to decide what to go with.. I've got a reasonable budget, but I don't want to buy just because I can.. I want something decent but yet makes sense..
-My goal here is to get a ddr5 platform, pcie-5, including the pcie5 nvme ports.. Even though I wont be using most of that capacity now, I want a fairly forward compatible machine..
-I am also looking to build something that doesn't heat my whole house.. I've heard some good initial reports about some of the AMD AM5 X3D cpus, that they dont need nearly the power that their TDP is rated for..
-Not planning to overclock other than what the bios can do auto.. i'm not spending tons of time tuning my timings.. TOO OLD FOR THAT haha
-I use the machine for my usual windows use.. email, surfiing, gaming.. I do play modern games.. but mainly EQ haha.
- I'll be re-utilizing my existing RTX 3070 in this new machine.. and I have 3x27" monitors connected to it.. 2x4k and 1x2k
-I'll be putting 32 gigs of ddr5 in it (2x16G configuration) no matter which platform i decide
- I will also be transferring my liquid cooling loop to the new machine.. I've got 2x240mm rads, a cpu block and a gpu block.. I may add a nvme block later if I buy a pcie5 nvme ssd (when they are better and a bit more mature)...
So here's what I'm flip-flopping between..
AMD build: Its been many years since I've done an AMD build.. like easily 10-15+.. but it sounds like the new stuff is really good though.. I just am not sure, as there's always hype and some fanboy ravings...
either an AMD R7 7700x or possible the 7900x3d.. and a mobo that supports the pcie 5 and all that.. sort of flopping between a gigabyte board and the asrock taichi board (heard its real nice).. Asus apparently having alot of issues right now with failing boards..
Intel build: I'm thinking 13600K , not crazy top of the line but still a nice performing cpu , at least on paper.. I'm not sure what mobo I am going to pair this up with it.. sort of only started looking..
Anyway, wanted to hear from you guys, especially if you have either of these platforms and first hand experience with them and their performance..
Cheers!