Anyone tempted?

~~Duke Nukem~~ · 12-01-2011, 06:15 PM #1

An Intel Core i7 3960X (LGA 2011) OC'ed to 5.7 GHz

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=2123809

I know I am tempted getting this, but the question is it worth it???

**Garteal** · 12-01-2011, 06:21 PM #2

If you get it, give me your 2600K Big Grin

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But seriously, I wouldn't get it, look at the price!
Wait for Ivy-Bridge atleast, it looks good from the benchmark leaks we got so far.

~~Duke Nukem~~ · 12-01-2011, 06:38 PM #3

The price for one here in Sweden is 8790 SEK (1215$)
I admit it's kinda high and the idea is insane.

But damn it's a smoking hot chip...

**Garteal** · (This post was last modified: 12-01-2011, 06:51 PM by Garteal.)

It's like €936 here.
Your CPU is already high-end. Just OC it and be happy Big Grin

Look @ Ivy Bridge.

~~Duke Nukem~~ · 12-01-2011, 06:56 PM #5

I know I know.
Now I'm starting to regret that I didn't waited with the build I have, then it wouldn't be any doubts.

But it's really tempting....must resist.
With a build like that it's gotta be a monster.

**Garteal** · 12-01-2011, 06:58 PM #6

A monster for a year or two or so yes.
Then a new architecture will blast it away easily.

The expensive extreme i7's are topped by the cheap Sandy Bridge 2500k and 2600k.

~~Duke Nukem~~ · 12-01-2011, 07:08 PM #7

That's the sad truth.

But the strive for something better is always back in my head. It's an endless spiral.

**Garteal** · (This post was last modified: 12-01-2011, 07:13 PM by Garteal.)

Hehe yeah, most of us have that. Personally, I wouldn't dish more than €200 for a CPU. I payed really cheap for mine compared to the prices now (like €20-€30 difference Tongue

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Patience is a virtue, never forget that.
Since it's so new the prices are insane. Forget about it for a while, and before you know it, it dropped in price by a lot.

Don't you feel €9xx is too much for ONLY a CPU? Or are you that rich? Tongue

~~Duke Nukem~~ · 12-01-2011, 07:20 PM #9

It's not about the money really. Some people like to spend their money on renovations, trips, decorations, furniture etc. for several thousands.

Me I'm just a guy who like to spend my money on computers.

**Garteal** · 12-01-2011, 07:24 PM **#10**

I also like to spend (if needed) my money on computer stuff.
But the key part here, is patience.

If you have patience, you can get the CPU and perhaps a kick-ass GPU. But if you're impatient, you'll only get the CPU, and complain a week later that it rapidly drops in price.