I've done a lot of research and reading after spending years away from all of this. I may be confused and I'm looking for some clarity and advice.
Is this correct:
X99 supports extreme 5th gen processors with more extreme features like higher pcie lanes, ram channels, and so on. The 6th gen doesn't have anything like this yet. Only Z107 exists for use with the "normal" new i7 processors and its benefits don't outweigh what's available on a fully decked out x99 setup.
Correct?
My goal is to build a system now that will afford me with plenty of room to upgrade years down the road. I want to game, overclock, and crunch big files in Adobe creative suite. I may want to add more ram, add more video cards, install an m.2 drive, and upgrade processors when I can find higher extreme or Xeon units on eBay for cheap. I want flexibility to add 1 piece at a time, rather than starting fresh with a new mobo, processor, and the whole kitchen sink.
If I go X99, it seems that's not a problem. If I go Z107, it may be? If I understand correctly, when extreme 6th gen processors eventually come out, some sort of X199 (or whatever / LGA 3647 perhaps) chipset will release, and it will be a clear successor to the x99 platform, negating these questions, right? I assume that's not within the next few months either, correct?
So, assuming I kept the same system for 5 years before adding / upgrading video cards, ram, and processor, while keeping the same motherboard, would going the x99 route, or the z107 route be more advantageous in terms of performance?
Thank you!
Is this correct:
X99 supports extreme 5th gen processors with more extreme features like higher pcie lanes, ram channels, and so on. The 6th gen doesn't have anything like this yet. Only Z107 exists for use with the "normal" new i7 processors and its benefits don't outweigh what's available on a fully decked out x99 setup.
Correct?
My goal is to build a system now that will afford me with plenty of room to upgrade years down the road. I want to game, overclock, and crunch big files in Adobe creative suite. I may want to add more ram, add more video cards, install an m.2 drive, and upgrade processors when I can find higher extreme or Xeon units on eBay for cheap. I want flexibility to add 1 piece at a time, rather than starting fresh with a new mobo, processor, and the whole kitchen sink.
If I go X99, it seems that's not a problem. If I go Z107, it may be? If I understand correctly, when extreme 6th gen processors eventually come out, some sort of X199 (or whatever / LGA 3647 perhaps) chipset will release, and it will be a clear successor to the x99 platform, negating these questions, right? I assume that's not within the next few months either, correct?
So, assuming I kept the same system for 5 years before adding / upgrading video cards, ram, and processor, while keeping the same motherboard, would going the x99 route, or the z107 route be more advantageous in terms of performance?
Thank you!