Question Lowest Level GPU to pair with i9 CPU (14th Gen) Which K Version?. (Dual Purpose Desktop)

[EspiOne]

I am looking to build a new Desktop, my desktop to older then 10 years (components), so I am looking to build a new desktop. I would like to start with a i9 CPU (14th), looks like the K version is under $500.

I realize that this post is double questioned, but I would be looking to purchase one i9 within the next month (holiday sales), a MOBO and RAM, probably 50% ram, I would like to run 64GB.

I was considering the 4090, but then I saw the price, so I would like to know which GPU would be the lowest I can run along side the i9, and later (maybe) the 4090 or the new 5000 series. Unless the price drop significantly on the 4090. I am looking purchase and build this desktop, month by month.

I am looking to run VMs on this machine as well as gaming, thus the 64GB.


Any suggestions??

i9??

GPU?

 

[--SID--]

Just use the intergrated graphics of the i9.

Buy all the RAM at the same time as a pair of 2x32GB. RAM that's bought seperate from each other are not guaranteed to work together properly. It might or might not have a stable operation.

 

[EspiOne]

Just use the intergrated graphics of the i9.

Buy all the RAM at the same time as a pair of 2x32GB. RAM that's bought seperate from each other are not guaranteed to work together properly. It might or might not have a stable operation.

Good Suggestion on the RAM, I understand that integrated graphics for the VMs would be good, but as far as gaming??

4060? 4070? at the minimum. I am looking forward to playing Forever Winter, but my laptop runs a 2060, even at low setting, I get lag, recommended is a 3080ti or super. But I think that would be to slow to run with the i9.

Thanks for your comment.

 

[Zerk2012]

Good Suggestion on the RAM, I understand that integrated graphics for the VMs would be good, but as far as gaming??

4060? 4070? at the minimum. I am looking forward to playing Forever Winter, but my laptop runs a 2060, even at low setting, I get lag, recommended is a 3080ti or super. But I think that would be to slow to run with the i9.

Thanks for your comment.

Depends on the monitor resolution, and games.