I built my PC around 7 or 8 years ago, and I'm finally looking to upgrade since it feels really outdated. My main focus is on games from Paradox, which usually require a strong CPU. Here are my current specs: Intel Core i7-7700 CPU, Nvidia GTX 1080 GPU, Maximus IX Hero motherboard, and 32 GB of RAM. I checked a PC spec site, and it suggested the i9-9900k, but I see that's been replaced by the i9-14900k. Is the i9-14900k a good pick? Is there a better alternative that would work with my existing motherboard?
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It looks like you're already using the best processor your motherboard can support. If you want an upgrade, you’ll need to buy a new motherboard as well.
Wait, so does that mean I'd have to switch out a bunch of parts to make any upgrade happen?