Build Advice Advice on enhancing my editing rig - upgrading & optimizing it for better performance ?

[FaithOnHuman]

Hello everyone,
I'm considering upgrading my editing PC. It's been five years since I built my current one, and it has served me well. I believe it's time to give it a performance boost.

Please note that I am a professional designer and editor, so the new machine I want to build needs to meet specific criteria, ​

such as stability, efficient performance, and cost-effectiveness. ​

For instance, I'm not looking to invest an extra €500/$ in a better CPU for a marginal 5-10% speed improvement; that's not my top priority.

Currently, my setup includes an Intel Core i7-9700K, 64GB of DDR4 RAM, and an RTX 2070. I'm considering upgrading my trusty, albeit aging, CPU to an Intel i9-13900K
and switching to a new 64GB DDR5 RAM kit. I plan to keep my RTX 2070 since, for video editing, it appears to be a reliable choice, as Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
don't fully utilize its capabilities.

On the other hand, I find AMD offerings quite compelling. However, all my previous PC builds have been Intel-based, and I have limited knowledge about
which AMD CPU can compete with the i9-13900K.

As for cooling, I'm wondering if I should go with a liquid cooler or if my reliable Noctua D15 can handle the Intel i9-13900K.
Any suggestions or advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

What are your overall thoughts on these upgrades? Do you believe they are worth the investment, or would you recommend any alterations?
I'm providing the specs of the build I plan to assemble as a reference for suggesting any potential upgrades or changes:

• CPU: Intel i9-13900K
• Cooler: Noctua D15
• GPU: RTX 2070
• RAM: Corsair Vengeance RGB 64GB DDR5 RAM (3500 MHz)
• Motherboard: Gigabyte Z790 Gaming X"

Thank you

 

[Lutfij]

Please list the specs to your current build like so:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
include the age of the PSU apart from it's make and model.

How soon will you be looking to make the upgrade? We essentially need info asked of in this thread;

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[FaithOnHuman]

Please list the specs to your current build like so:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
include the age of the PSU apart from it's make and model.

How soon will you be looking to make the upgrade? We essentially need info asked of in this thread;

*How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice*

How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice First off, respect where respect is due - this is an adaptation of the Animal's *How To Ask For New Build Advice* Sticky. I created this because there's a lot of posts nowadays asking for upgrade advice both on here and on the CPU forums, and I feel...

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Current build
CPU: Intel i7 9700k
CPU cooler: Noctua D15
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Elite
Ram: 64gb DDR4 Corsair Vengeance
SSD/HDD: x1 M.2 Samsung 250gb 990PRO (os), 2x SSD 1tb Samsung Evo 870, 2 x 4tb WD red
GPU: Gigabyte RTX2070 8gb
PSU: Corsair HX Series HX750 750W (I got it 4 years ago)
Chassis: Corsair 7000D
OS: Windows OS
Monitor: Dell P3223QE IPS Monitor 31.5" 4K 3840x2160

I am planning to make the upgrade in the following period (before christmas)

 

[Lucky_SLS]

I would suggest sticking with Intel for quick sync. and DDR5 wont be a huge improvement.

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"but the gains in Adobe Photoshop (DDR4-3200 C15 vs. DDR5-6400 C36) and Adobe Premiere (DDR4-3600 C16 vs. DDR5-5600 C36) were less than 1% and 3%, respectively."

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So i would ask you to get a 14700k and Z790 and reuse your ram and cooler with LGA 1700 mounting kit.

the MSI Z790 tomahawk DDR4 is a great choice.

Maybe new pcie 4.0 M.2 might help.

So new CPU, mobo and SSD and you are essentially done with your upgrade imho.

the New desktop 15th gen Intel parts in LGA 1851 are coming in mid 2024 and would bring a big performance jump. Just letting you know if you can wait for 6 to 8 months. the 15th gen will use DDR5 and would definitely have support for pcie 5.0 ssd.

I would help us if you tell us the upgrade budget and your location.

 

[FaithOnHuman]

I would suggest sticking with Intel for quick sync. and DDR5 wont be a huge improvement.

DDR5 vs DDR4: Is It Time To Upgrade Your RAM?

Welcome to the new era of DDR5 RAM

www.tomshardware.com

"but the gains in Adobe Photoshop (DDR4-3200 C15 vs. DDR5-6400 C36) and Adobe Premiere (DDR4-3600 C16 vs. DDR5-5600 C36) were less than 1% and 3%, respectively."

Hardware Recommendations

Our workstations for Adobe Premiere Pro are tested and optimized to give you the best performance and reliability. View our hardware recommendations.

www.pugetsystems.com

So i would ask you to get a 14700k and Z790 and reuse your ram and cooler with LGA 1700 mounting kit.

the MSI Z790 tomahawk DDR4 is a great choice.

Maybe new pcie 4.0 M.2 might help.

So new CPU, mobo and SSD and you are essentially done with your upgrade imho.

the New desktop 15th gen Intel parts in LGA 1851 are coming in mid 2024 and would bring a big performance jump. Just letting you know if you can wait for 6 to 8 months. the 15th gen will use DDR5 and would definitely have support for pcie 5.0 ssd.

I would help us if you tell us the upgrade budget and your location.

Thank you! I agree with you. Perhaps waiting a few more months would be ideal, whether for the new Intel CPU or possibly a better price on the i9-14900K.