Ryzen, x99 or 1151

[xdeathshot20]

So I currently have a z97 build. I have a friend possibly looking to buy it.  So my question is if I go and build a new PC what architecture should I use? I use the pc for gaming at 1080p at the moment, Adobe programs like photoshop illustrator and similar programs and of course using it as a regular computer.  I want this system to be good for the next few years. X99 has the advantage with more cores and the ability to have more memory and pcie lanes. 1151 has the ability just with a better budget and overall good system and ryzen well Yea its ryzen so. Let me know what you think and also budget is around 1500 US. No peripherals or OS needed and only requirement for the system is the NZXT kraken x62 for the cooler. Also plan on overclocking   

[themctipers]

1600 probably. 7700k if you're going to miss that 6fps because of the IPC. X99 is going to be replaced by X299 later this year. 

[The Sloth]

i would go with ryzen

[done12many2]

If gaming and Adobe products are your thing, 1151 will suit you well.  Skylake / Kaby Lake are as fast as it gets for use with Photoshop / Illustrator.  Premiere will favor more cores during final renders and previewing so Ryzen / x99 would benefit you there, but I didn't see Premiere on your list so that may not be relevant.  

 

https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Adobe-Photoshop-CC-2017-Intel-Core-i7-7700K-i5-7600K-Performance-879/

[xdeathshot20]

1 minute ago, done12many2 said:

If gaming and Adobe products are your thing, 1151 will suit you well.  Skylake / Kaby Lake are as fast as it gets for use with Photoshop / Illustrator.  Premiere will favor more cores during final renders and previewing so Ryzen / x99 would benefit you there, but I didn't see Premiere on your list so that may not be relevant.  

Probaly won't be using premier but may be using after affects so I don't know if that affects anything 

[i_build_nanosuits]

Stick with what you have it's a perfectly fine machine for the years to come and nothing you can buy is a worthy upgrade to what you have unless we are talking about a high-end workstation machine.

 

Upgrade your GPU instead...960 is a weak ass card.

[done12many2]

Just now, xdeathshot20 said:

Probaly won't be using premier but may be using after affects so I don't know if that affects anything 

 

Here's another to add to the one from my first post. 

 

https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Adobe-Photoshop-CC-2017-AMD-Ryzen-7-1700X-1800X-Performance-907/