Background
I built my system in 2007, yes it is 12 years old. Along the way I have updated some components. Here are the current specs:
OS: Windows 10 Pro version 10.0.18362 Build 18362
Type: X64 based
CPU: Intel Xeon X5675 6 Cores OC at 4.0 GHz 32nm Core Voltage 1.288 Westmere-EP Max TDP 95.0 W
Motherboard: Asus P6X58D Premium (1366 LGA Socket)
Memory: 24 GB DDR3 DRAM Frequency 800 MHz NB Frequency 2100.1 Channel Triple
Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 1070 CUDA Cores: 1920 Graphics Clock: 1632 MHz 8192 MB GDDR5
Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD Writer
Sound (Audio Interface – Focuswrite 18i20)
Storage: C: Samsung 850 EVO 1TB, D: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB, F: Western Digital WDW WD1002FAEX 1TB
My ISP is fiber-optic at 250 Mbs up and down.
Case: Cooler Master Full Tower
I primarily use my computer for audio production (DAW, Virtual Instruments, etc...), some video editing, and quite a bit of graphic work. This system runs all of my programs efficiently and fast with no hiccups/problems. I do play some games on it, but mostly flight simulators, but occasionally some games on Steam. Have no problems with high and ultra-high settings in most games. It is on 24/7, only time it is ever off is when a Windows update requires restarting. So I guess running 12 years straight with the power on is saying something.
It does have two USB 3.0 hubs in the rear of the motherboard, although the full speed of USB 3.0 can not be achieved on this motherboard, but at the time Asus was forward looking and implemented USB 3 as best as it could. Neither can the full speed of the SSD's be realized. Still the system overall is fast.
Question/Opinion
So this brings me to my question. I am thinking about building a new system. Perhaps an AMD Ryzen 7 3700X based system. Looking at the components based on what I think would make a good build, I'm probably looking at the $1500 range. My question, is there really going to be great leaps and gains over what I currently have? I know the SSD speed and USB 3 speed would be much greater, but is it great enough to justify $1500? Just curious as to your thoughts/opinions, would you spring for a new system or just wait till the current one dies?
I built my system in 2007, yes it is 12 years old. Along the way I have updated some components. Here are the current specs:
OS: Windows 10 Pro version 10.0.18362 Build 18362
Type: X64 based
CPU: Intel Xeon X5675 6 Cores OC at 4.0 GHz 32nm Core Voltage 1.288 Westmere-EP Max TDP 95.0 W
Motherboard: Asus P6X58D Premium (1366 LGA Socket)
Memory: 24 GB DDR3 DRAM Frequency 800 MHz NB Frequency 2100.1 Channel Triple
Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 1070 CUDA Cores: 1920 Graphics Clock: 1632 MHz 8192 MB GDDR5
Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD Writer
Sound (Audio Interface – Focuswrite 18i20)
Storage: C: Samsung 850 EVO 1TB, D: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB, F: Western Digital WDW WD1002FAEX 1TB
My ISP is fiber-optic at 250 Mbs up and down.
Case: Cooler Master Full Tower
I primarily use my computer for audio production (DAW, Virtual Instruments, etc...), some video editing, and quite a bit of graphic work. This system runs all of my programs efficiently and fast with no hiccups/problems. I do play some games on it, but mostly flight simulators, but occasionally some games on Steam. Have no problems with high and ultra-high settings in most games. It is on 24/7, only time it is ever off is when a Windows update requires restarting. So I guess running 12 years straight with the power on is saying something.
It does have two USB 3.0 hubs in the rear of the motherboard, although the full speed of USB 3.0 can not be achieved on this motherboard, but at the time Asus was forward looking and implemented USB 3 as best as it could. Neither can the full speed of the SSD's be realized. Still the system overall is fast.
Question/Opinion
So this brings me to my question. I am thinking about building a new system. Perhaps an AMD Ryzen 7 3700X based system. Looking at the components based on what I think would make a good build, I'm probably looking at the $1500 range. My question, is there really going to be great leaps and gains over what I currently have? I know the SSD speed and USB 3 speed would be much greater, but is it great enough to justify $1500? Just curious as to your thoughts/opinions, would you spring for a new system or just wait till the current one dies?