Intel 14700K DDR4 or 250KF DDR5
Posted by Immediate-Sundae-713@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 16 comments
I am going to build a PC with a mix of new and used parts. Currently, I have a used Intel i7-14700K with a DDR5 motherboard and an Arctic liquid cooler. My initial plan was to sell the motherboard and buy a DDR4 version instead, as I already own 64GB of DDR4 RAM.
However, when I bought the 14700K, I was given a free LGA 1851 motherboard, and I also found 64GB of DDR5 RAM at a very low price. Now I am wondering: should I buy the new Core Ultra 250KF, sell the 14700K bundle, and return the DDR4 motherboard? Or should I keep the 'older' system, sell the DDR5 RAM for a profit, and try to sell the two extra motherboards? I do some light gaming and a lot of coding. Gemini and ChatGPT couldn't help me make a decision.
Mravac_Kid@reddit
I'd say sell the i7 and its motherboard, use the money to buy the DDR5 RAM and I'd suggest a 270K rather than the 250, especially if you use it for productivity.
Immediate-Sundae-713@reddit (OP)
That was exactly the dilemma I was facing. Either I stick with the DDR4 RAM—which might be enough for my needs—and sell the DDR5 RAM for a profit while keeping the i7, or I keep the DDR5 RAM and buy a new CPU for better power efficiency. Since I got the motherboard for free and the RAM at such a great price, I just couldn't figure out which path offers the best balance between cost-efficiency and performance.
Immediate-Sundae-713@reddit (OP)
Thanks guys, i am going to keep the 14700k with my ram :)
Pryan25@reddit
You have DDR5, a 14700K, and a motherboard that supports DDR5. What else do you need? That’s already a high-performance system, and you’re basically trying to swap like for like. Sell the extra parts and stick with the 14700K. Do an undervolt on it, tune the memory manually, and you’ll be good to go. Don’t waste money on the 250 model.
bombastic6339locks@reddit
this. Just get a contact frame
Ponald-Dump@reddit
Why are you over complicating this? You have a 14700k, a DDR5 mobo, and found some ddr5 ram for cheap? And you want to sell it for a weaker cpu? Bro just build the pc with what you have…
BrainttS@reddit
14700K.
ADo_9000@reddit
Watch reviews, make an opinion yourself.
My opinion is that you should stay on the 14700k or go AM5 instead.
Doesn't make sense to buy a CPU and a motherboard now when you would have to buy a now motherboard next time you want to upgrade the CPU
Immediate-Sundae-713@reddit (OP)
I already have the 1851 mb that i got for free so would only need the CPU
ADo_9000@reddit
Sell it.
My point still stands, doesn't make sense since you would have to get a new motherboard next time anyway
Glittering_Ad1664@reddit
Stay with 14700 and buy 1700 ddr5 motherboard Both lga 1700 and 1851 are dead platform, I personally think that 250k is not that better than 14700 overall, multithread 14700 is even better, gaming is tie if you play occasionally, carry ddr5 memory and some money for future upgrades
DZCreeper@reddit
You already own the DDR5 so this isn't much of a question. DDR4 costs 5-10% performance, so the 250K + DDRE5 will end up faster and more power efficient.
https://youtu.be/OYqpr4Xpg6I
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Flimsy_Complaint490@reddit
i'm not exactly sure how we can be better than Gemini or chatgpt, they tend to give pretty reasonable and convincing sounding arguments.
What exactly kept you off from making a decision ? What are the doubts ?
Immediate-Sundae-713@reddit (OP)
I guess my main concern is the balance between performance, energy efficiency, and having a PC that will last several years without needing an upgrade. Finally, there's the price—I'd love a solid machine without spending a fortune.
For context, I bought the motherboard, CPU, and cooler bundle for $350 and found 64GB of DDR5 RAM for about $475. Now I'm wondering: would it be cheaper to go with the newer platform (Core Ultra) and sell the rest, or am I better off sticking with the i7-14700K?
MrFartyBottom@reddit
Why not AM5?
GuyNamedStevo@reddit
Depends: Are you a millionaire or a taxi driver? No hate to taxi drivers, of course.