Hey everyone! I originally built my PC for gaming, VR, and architecture, but lately, I've been getting really into large particle simulations. Unfortunately, my Core i7 13700KF just isn't cutting it for these complex simulations, especially when I'm trying to run molecular particle sims in Blender with hundreds of thousands of particles. My system keeps crashing, and I think my CPU is bottlenecking my 4080 GPU too. I'm looking to upgrade my CPU with a budget of around $1000, and it needs to be compatible with my MSI Z690 motherboard. Any recommendations?
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The Intel i9 14900K might be a solid choice for your needs. It's powerful and should handle those massive simulations without too much trouble. It's got great performance, especially for tasks like the ones you're doing!
Have you considered the AMD 7950X3D? It’s also a fantastic option for simulations, and it might suit your setup well.
For intense simulations, you might want to check out the AMD 9950X3D. It's renowned for handling heavy workloads and should help eliminate the crashing you're experiencing.
The 9800X3D could also be a great pick. It’s powerful and capable of managing massive simulations, so it might be worth looking into!
I've been looking at that one. Thanks for the suggestion!