It’s been nearly 8 years since I’ve built up a new machine. Before prices sky rocket more I’m considering upgrading. Just curious what the current 7 series intel equivalent is ? I see core series now ?

  • 64bithero@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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    4 days ago

    Mate this wonderful!

    This is what I needed. I was wondering my current rig has 32 gb of ddr4 (two sticks of 16) higher speed.

    Was wondering maybe it’s worth it to salvage that and try to save some costs as well.

    Just wondering with the price I’m paying to upgrade is it worth whatever bottleneck that presents ?

    I was looking at 13 - 14 gen but I remember the issues when they first launched. I wasn’t sure they were resolved.

    • mister_newbie@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      3 days ago

      If you currently have 32GB of ddr4, ain’t nothing wrong with going to AliEx for a 5500X3D (should be about $210, and yes, it’s fine to shop on AliEx) and Bezosland (or one of hardwareswap subs for a used one) for a B550 board.

      Toss in a decent GPU and you’re golden.

    • MalReynolds@slrpnk.netEnglish
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      4 days ago

      I was looking at 13 - 14 gen but I remember the issues when they first launched. I wasn’t sure they were resolved.

      I looked recently and ended up recommending 12th because near as I could tell the answer was maybe, especially if not in aircon.

    • unitedwithme@lemmy.todayEnglish
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      4 days ago

      I’ve got a 13700K currently at work with no issues for almost 3 years, and our sales manager at work, I got him a 14900HX for his laptop last year and no issues. I’m the IT guy and I don’t want bogged down machines, so I’m choosy with who gets what.

      We’re not gaming per se, but I’ve got 4 screens, he’s got 3, neither have had driver issues or crashes. Both get plenty of airflow and in a cool building, like the other commenter mentioned. Hope that helps.