Does Zen3 make the 8700k/8086k/9700k redundant or is high quality processing hardware now just affordable? I'm thinking of buying an 8700k rig second hand for around 1-1.4k. The only issue in my mind is now Zen 3 is here, is going down this road kind of a meh path compared to just building a new rig with a a 3700x or something.
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Does Zen3 make the 8700k/8086k/9700k redundant or is high quality processing hardware now just affor
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I have an 8700k today which can handle everything with ease, when the new AMD chips are released I'll have an 8700k that can handle everything with ease.
So no it won't be redundant but there may be better chips on the market for less money.
Hope that answers your question
On a more serious note, Intel will have to answer back with better chips at lower prices. The winner in this competition will hopefully be us because both AMD and Intel are huge companies with far more money than we'll ever see. Let's not fall in love with either!
But that sounds a lot for a used system unless it has a 2080ti or suchlike in there?
Sorry I meant redundant in regards to a new purchase.
Yes, it does sound like a lot of money and I've decided against it. I think it had a 1080ti inside of it but its not really worth it for second hand, especially as I claim this as a business expense.