I have a desktop in my home that is used heavily as a server/gaming rig. The desktop runs Minecraft server for my son, plex for the house, gaming for me and general other duties. Currently it has:
CPU: 6700K
MoBo: Gigabyte Gaming 7 Z170 (Rev 1.0)
RAM: 32 GB of Trident Z RGB Quad Channel memory
Main Drive: Samsung 970 Plus Evo 1TB
Additional Drives: 6 Sata Drives for Plex, Samsung 860 M2 for Minecraft (was laying around)
When the server has to transcode 4K to 1080P, or gets to many streams...I have to stop gaming and pretty much need to leave it alone. I am looking into upgrading to either a 3900X or a 9900K. Seems like these things are a wash between each other. Cost wise...here is what I found...
9900K = $450
3900X=$520
Z390 = $300ish
X570= $400
Seems the Intel comes out cheaper...But, I don't get the Quad Channel benefits...I will be upgrading the board/CPU BOTH next time as well...since I keep them for awhile. Thoughts are appreciated!
CPU: 6700K
MoBo: Gigabyte Gaming 7 Z170 (Rev 1.0)
RAM: 32 GB of Trident Z RGB Quad Channel memory
Main Drive: Samsung 970 Plus Evo 1TB
Additional Drives: 6 Sata Drives for Plex, Samsung 860 M2 for Minecraft (was laying around)
When the server has to transcode 4K to 1080P, or gets to many streams...I have to stop gaming and pretty much need to leave it alone. I am looking into upgrading to either a 3900X or a 9900K. Seems like these things are a wash between each other. Cost wise...here is what I found...
9900K = $450
3900X=$520
Z390 = $300ish
X570= $400
Seems the Intel comes out cheaper...But, I don't get the Quad Channel benefits...I will be upgrading the board/CPU BOTH next time as well...since I keep them for awhile. Thoughts are appreciated!