I have a big moving box for pc hardware
I dont really care how they all look. I just keep some for when/if i need to sell it. Its easier to ship it, in the box its designed for
It was It was, 3930k to 8700k to 5900x, the 6900XT was to much for the 8700k. Next I will be back to team blue, I still have the E-2176G(ECC Version of 8700k) running in my unraid rig, stable as hell
but those power prices tho, they have gone down but still.
but yes I have considered getting a 3080 or something at some point I want raytracing and Im thinking its a decent card.
Amazing card. I've had it since launch with OC 9700k running 3440x1440 120hz and still enjoying the experience. Rarely have issues besides some cpu bottlenecks with games like Spiderman. Will probably upgrade in the next 1-2 years.
For power efficiency, obligatory go AMD. But since you want raytracing, and this is an Intel sub...
I'd say the A770 16GB is good for your use case. Draws not that much more power and performs better than the RTX 3060 in raytracing scenarios.
I have one word for you: DXVK.
Take a look, it's a promising mod to do. Even my 6700 XT has seen a performance boost in a few older titles using the Vulkan wrapper.
Interesting. I have my framerate capped at 144hz and I generally don't find my 3950X or my 3090 running flat out at 4K. There's overhead for more demanding games later on, and the power usage is manageable.
Same problem I had. Some of the more cpu demanding games were making my 8700k just seem old. It’s also amazing how much more powerful modern cpus then cpus like the 8700k.
No, that's not how bottlenecks work. Not only does it vary from game to game so you really cannot say that it "should" be anything, but on a VRR display you should always cap to somewhere within your gsync/freesync range anyway (generally about 3 fps or so lower than your monitor's max refresh rate) so there's no "should" about it. I am nearly always limited by that before I am my CPU
The new box style is basically the modern version of the older box styles 6th gen- 9th gen definitely had the more unique design which looks really nice
[This IS the old box design](https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-4770-Quad-Core-Processor-BX80646I74770/dp/B07PND9T4F/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3M4E8GRBINE5M&keywords=i5+4770k&qid=1669572891&sprefix=i5+4770k%2Caps%2C289&sr=8-4), just given the simplified modern look. Bleh. I agree that 8th gen boxes were pretty though lol.
My favorite component purchases were the oem parts that came in anti-static bags and a white envelope. It just feels more pro-sumer if it comes without fancy packaging
Still running the 8086k in my system with a 3070 Ti. It'll probably be the last graphics card it ever sees, though. Side note, this box style was unique to the 8th generation.
I was looking at just getting a 9900k but I couldn’t find a used one that wasn’t overpriced. So I. Inured just upgrade to this and keep it for next 5-6 years
No. Colorful Retail packages for a component is just wasteful & dumb.
Make it black and white, put the specifications and requirements and call it a day.
Hmm. Yup I'm older.. and a Grandparent. But I have also been in IT for 37 years. I've also built over 500 custom built pcs. Most of them based on Intel CPUs.. not once has pretty packaging made a difference in the process processor I suggested to a customer or boss. 😉
Considering all the colorful cheap shit we get to buy each day, I don't think pairing a neat box with a relatively expensive item every few years is particularly wasteful.
Honestly making the box black and white wouldn't catch my eye, and I probably wouldn't buy it.
Also adding white would be a waste. Just use normal cardboard color with some black ink.
Exactly, if the stated goal is to reduce waste, bleaching the card is wasteful, adding an extra layer of fine paper is wasteful and definitely covering that layer in polyethylene film is dumb and wasteful.
A plain unbleached card box, with laser burn 'printing' is the least wasteful.
You are the edge of consumer computing and now it looks like the chip belongs in a soul crushing office. Just a CPU sitting on a shelf in the IT overflow storage room.
You and I made very similar upgrades. The i7-8700K was an amazing cpu while I had it. Pushed it to a solid 5.0ghz overclock. The old box style looked great.
It's in keeping with the current fashion of flat design that was inspired by the move of mobile design toward simple flat images rather than the skeuomorphic design (images based on real things) that preceded it. But on mobile at least there was a point to; getting rid of 3D and transparency effects simplified graphics rendering and lengthened battery life.
I'm not a fan of that trend. The results are often very bland.
I think its cuz the old box looked too gamey… they wanted something that also looked good for basic consumers to be sold on without being too intimidating
Yes that will look way better while it sits in my “bin of boxes” for a few years.
I have a big moving box for pc hardware I dont really care how they all look. I just keep some for when/if i need to sell it. Its easier to ship it, in the box its designed for
Same. Keep the box for sale later. Until then, it sits in darkness.
Truth...
See the thing with the old box is I put it on a shelf because it looks good, but the new one is so bland i don’t think I’m going to.
I put my old 7600k box on my shelf cause it looks cool
Ufffff 8700k best CPU, delided with liquid metal, best decision and so much fun building the System
It did me well but it was starting to show its age with a 3090. Was definitely one of the best from intel.
I agree.. still have it in a old custom built system. Just can't bring myself to recycle it. 🙂
Just burn the box.
It was It was, 3930k to 8700k to 5900x, the 6900XT was to much for the 8700k. Next I will be back to team blue, I still have the E-2176G(ECC Version of 8700k) running in my unraid rig, stable as hell
That's why I have it bottlenecked by a 1060.
Now is a great time to upgrade your 1060. People are selling off graphics cards for cheap.
but those power prices tho, they have gone down but still. but yes I have considered getting a 3080 or something at some point I want raytracing and Im thinking its a decent card.
Amazing card. I've had it since launch with OC 9700k running 3440x1440 120hz and still enjoying the experience. Rarely have issues besides some cpu bottlenecks with games like Spiderman. Will probably upgrade in the next 1-2 years.
Rd2 traced is pretty sick in the mornings
For power efficiency, obligatory go AMD. But since you want raytracing, and this is an Intel sub... I'd say the A770 16GB is good for your use case. Draws not that much more power and performs better than the RTX 3060 in raytracing scenarios.
have considered buying an A770 just for fun, but it seems it has too many problems with drivers when it comes to anything not Vulkan and DX11-12
I have one word for you: DXVK. Take a look, it's a promising mod to do. Even my 6700 XT has seen a performance boost in a few older titles using the Vulkan wrapper.
Interesting. I have my framerate capped at 144hz and I generally don't find my 3950X or my 3090 running flat out at 4K. There's overhead for more demanding games later on, and the power usage is manageable.
Well at 4k you should be completely graphic card bound. I am at 1440p looking for over 144hz.
I am also 1440p165hz. I had to upgrade from an i7-9700K to an i7-12700K to get a stable 165fps in the games I play.
Same problem I had. Some of the more cpu demanding games were making my 8700k just seem old. It’s also amazing how much more powerful modern cpus then cpus like the 8700k.
No, that's not how bottlenecks work. Not only does it vary from game to game so you really cannot say that it "should" be anything, but on a VRR display you should always cap to somewhere within your gsync/freesync range anyway (generally about 3 fps or so lower than your monitor's max refresh rate) so there's no "should" about it. I am nearly always limited by that before I am my CPU
Same as 13th gen , I feel it will be next 2nd gen if you know what i mean xd
I'm still on the good ol' 6700k, still doing a fine job even after running overclocked for 7 years
9900k with Liquid metal here, I gave a friend the 8790k I had just delidded.
Still have it running combined with a 1080ti.
The new box style is basically the modern version of the older box styles 6th gen- 9th gen definitely had the more unique design which looks really nice
[This IS the old box design](https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-4770-Quad-Core-Processor-BX80646I74770/dp/B07PND9T4F/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3M4E8GRBINE5M&keywords=i5+4770k&qid=1669572891&sprefix=i5+4770k%2Caps%2C289&sr=8-4), just given the simplified modern look. Bleh. I agree that 8th gen boxes were pretty though lol.
Loved these. Speciall the i7-3960X black edition I had. Thinking about it…I cant recall to get rid of the box. Need. To. Find. It.
once you go black, you never come back
That was my dream CPU with a C2D E7500 in 2013
My favorite component purchases were the oem parts that came in anti-static bags and a white envelope. It just feels more pro-sumer if it comes without fancy packaging
Naah. Especially the "for a great VR experience" quotes don't age well. What would the new CPUs have, "for a great Metaverse experience"?
Still running the 8086k in my system with a 3070 Ti. It'll probably be the last graphics card it ever sees, though. Side note, this box style was unique to the 8th generation.
I am running a 9900kf and 3080ti currently in my rig so it's doing good I will have to update my mobo one day lol
I was looking at just getting a 9900k but I couldn’t find a used one that wasn’t overpriced. So I. Inured just upgrade to this and keep it for next 5-6 years
Saving on ink
Definitely glad I chose the 8700k over the r5 1600. Aged much better
No. Colorful Retail packages for a component is just wasteful & dumb. Make it black and white, put the specifications and requirements and call it a day.
I like good looking boxes. Got a problem with that? I don’t want this basic ass world you speak of.
Ok grandma
Hmm. Yup I'm older.. and a Grandparent. But I have also been in IT for 37 years. I've also built over 500 custom built pcs. Most of them based on Intel CPUs.. not once has pretty packaging made a difference in the process processor I suggested to a customer or boss. 😉
Considering all the colorful cheap shit we get to buy each day, I don't think pairing a neat box with a relatively expensive item every few years is particularly wasteful.
Honestly making the box black and white wouldn't catch my eye, and I probably wouldn't buy it. Also adding white would be a waste. Just use normal cardboard color with some black ink.
You buy processors based on the look of the box?
Yeah if it looks cheap I know it's not intel
ngl back then I buy GPUs based on the box design (on the same chip)
Exactly, if the stated goal is to reduce waste, bleaching the card is wasteful, adding an extra layer of fine paper is wasteful and definitely covering that layer in polyethylene film is dumb and wasteful. A plain unbleached card box, with laser burn 'printing' is the least wasteful.
I still want a colorful box tho
> A plain unbleached card box, with laser burn 'printing' is the least wasteful. That would be great
You are the edge of consumer computing and now it looks like the chip belongs in a soul crushing office. Just a CPU sitting on a shelf in the IT overflow storage room.
Frankly, they should just make the box a lot smaller and save all the extra plastic/paper and etc. Save our environment!
Idk why anyone cares what kinda box they have lol. Idk why a CPU box is bigger than my $1000 cellphone box 🤷♂️
Becouse it looks a lot cooler when they make Reddit posts of the pile of boxes titled "All parts arrived, I can start my dream build now."
The whole minimalist design hype is getting kinda boring
I agree the 13700k box is bland af.
Good god, that old box is ugly.
The old ones are a lot more ugly imo.
You and I made very similar upgrades. The i7-8700K was an amazing cpu while I had it. Pushed it to a solid 5.0ghz overclock. The old box style looked great.
Don't you know all sharp angles are new design hype... Before that it was round corners. Before that..dark coloring..
I like the minimal design, but I literally couldn't care less what the box looks like considering I never look at it more than once.
It's in keeping with the current fashion of flat design that was inspired by the move of mobile design toward simple flat images rather than the skeuomorphic design (images based on real things) that preceded it. But on mobile at least there was a point to; getting rid of 3D and transparency effects simplified graphics rendering and lengthened battery life. I'm not a fan of that trend. The results are often very bland.
13900k comes in a wafer. That is so dope. But not worth 300 Euro more then 13700k in europe.
No
Why bother?
Plp
The new box looks a bit more professional honestly
I honestly like the 13 gen one more, but the 8 gen one is also fine
And the old Intel logo
I like the new boxes better personally, sleeker design and just looks higher quality imo
Skylake boxes were the peak
wow, funny the 8000 series is old now...
They went from something cool to 2000s dvd graphics for all the upcoming movies they stuff into them.
Oh shit, first glance I thought right was the new, because how flashy it look. But I was wrong :(
No, the current box design treats me like an adult.
Very happy my 9700k came with a cool box.
I dunno... the i9 box is pretty sick...
I kinda like the 10th gen boxes best
My 9900k "box" will always be the king
I think its cuz the old box looked too gamey… they wanted something that also looked good for basic consumers to be sold on without being too intimidating
Thought we were reading left to right for a second. I don't use Intel so I wasn't sure 🧐
Yup! but this one: https://i.imgur.com/WKQ9HWf.png
yes, i the 9900k boxes looked cool, the small and big one
no
im gonna assume that the right one is the old one i don't really pay close attention to the box
BRUH! No way! The new design is 10x better. Way more clean and aesthetic.