Can Your 2024 Rig Really Beat This? Spoiler: Probably Not!

So, you think your shiny new 2024 gaming rig is the best thing since sliced bread? Well, think again! We’re here to tell you about a rig that’s still out there crushing it – powered by the Intel Core Extreme i7-5960X and the MSI X99 SLI Krait Edition motherboard. How is that possible, you ask? Simple: with the right components and configuration, you can defy time itself.

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Now, before you start doubting, let’s talk about PassMark Benchmark for G3D Mark. These guys aren’t just running a few tests in a basement somewhere; they’re processing millions of benchmarks every year in G3D Mark, especially for High-End GPUs. We’re talking about a worldwide baseline that’s as solid as a rock – way more reliable than your buddy’s “best gaming setup” recommendations. And if you don’t believe us, you can even test it yourself with your fancy new rig. But don’t be surprised when this classic from 2014 holds its ground and outperforms your 2024 setup. So when we say this rig outperforms today’s machines, we mean it, and PassMark is backing us up.

Here’s the kicker: this rig, with its ancient 2014 CPU, absolutely spanks many of today’s high-end machines. And guess what? It does it with a base clock of just 3GHz and a boost clock of 3.5GHz! How is that even possible, you ask? It’s all thanks to QUAD channel memory, simultaneous core utilization, and premium-grade components that today’s flashy rigs can only dream of. Speaking of memory, you’ve got CRUCIAL Tactical 3000MHz XMP QUAD channel RAM with super low latency. That’s like having a Ferrari engine in a vintage frame. And did we mention the overclocking headroom? You’ve got the potential to push this beast over 1.5GHz higher than its base clock. Plus, the ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1080 Ti SLI setup, combined with FSR 3.X, is kicking out triple FPS in your favorite games, delivering about 1.9 times the performance of a single GPU setup. And yes, NVIDIA probably regrets letting SLI work so well on this beast because nowadays in 2024, they’ve conveniently “forgotten” about SLI – they’d rather you fork over even more cash for a new rig with fancy prices.

To top it off, with the NVIDIA Profile Inspector, you can fine-tune and optimize each game for SLI or NVLINK, ensuring you get absolute peak performance. There are lists available for the latest games, making it easy to customize settings and get the most out of your setup. It makes you wonder – is it really the clock speed that drives performance today, or is it the underlying CPU architecture and top-tier components that do the heavy lifting? Remember, knowledge is the key – configure and tune it up, and watch the magic happen.

Let’s do a little comparison, shall we? Imagine you’ve just dropped a small fortune on a modern rig with all the bells and whistles – Core i9, top-tier GPU, RGB lights that could guide Santa’s sleigh. But can it really stand up to a rig like this? Spoiler alert: unless you’re ready to eat soup for a year after spending your life savings, probably not.

Back in 2014, the Intel Core i7-5960X was the undisputed king – 8 cores, 16 threads, and 40 PCIe lanes. It wasn’t just built to handle games; it was built to obliterate them. Pair that with the MSI X99 SLI Krait Edition motherboard, offering 48 PCIe lanes and more expansion options than a Swiss army knife, and you’ve got a machine that’s still outmuscling today’s overpriced pretenders.

And let’s not forget the other stars of the show – two ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GPUs running in SLI, and Samsung NVMe SSDs 256GB pushing speeds over 3500MB/sec and SATA Samsung 1TB . You might think your new PC is fast, but this rig is proof that with the right setup, you can reach gaming nirvana without selling your soul (or surviving on soup).

Oh, and did we mention that you can run two users on this rig with native gaming performance using Virtual Machine? That’s right – split the resources and still dominate in your favorite games. Easy to expand memory with 8-DIMM slots, up to 256GB DDR4.

So, here’s the deal: if you want a rig that can actually beat today’s machines, you don’t need to sell your house. Just look back a few years, grab the Intel Core i7-5960X, and bask in the glory of a machine that doesn’t just compete with today’s rigs – it leaves them in the dust. After all, who needs flashy new hardware when you’ve got a classic that still kicks ass?

Game on!

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