Get the 2600K instead of the 2700k and save a couple bucks. Same chip, no differnce in binning imo.
2600k for gaming. 3930k for hardcore encoding, folding, and benchmarking ect.
the 2700k is supposidly a higher binned 2600k but from what ive seen overclocking results are just as much hit and miss as the 2600k so dont waste the extra money on the 2700k and the few benches i did see put gaming with the 3930k almost identical with the 2600k.
Unless your going to be doing ALOT of encoding rendering work dont bother with the six core (unless you just want the epeen lol) Id put that extra money into the gpu and rest of the system
thne 3930 is a beast, but it's definately not needed for most every day stuff. Even if you are encoding video, I can do an average blu ray to MKV in about an hour. The motherboards for 2600K are going to be cheaper too. Be ready to spend a good 900 dollars on a mobo/processor for 3930, where you could get a good 2600K setup for about 475.
Get the 2600K instead of the 2700k and save a couple bucks. Same chip, no difference in binning imo.
2600k for gaming. 3930k for hardcore encoding, folding, and benchmarking ect.
I have yet to give our review of our 6+ chips but, each one is pulling over 5ghz at under 1.40v ~ That to me says binned.
Every admin/tech I talk to says the same...It's only here on OCN that you actually see differently.
Check Hard//Guru...All of them, same results...HERE, it's different.
I think the 2700k is worth the price and day to day will work like a champion...Only if you're encoding or using your PC as a work desktop will you need the X79.
Mhmm.Almost all said the best is 2600-2700k. But that Cpu 'll be nuff for 2-3 years in gamin on max?
P.S. I have time,money etc. (but extreme cpu for 999$ is bit too much)
Mhmm.Almost all said the best is 2600-2700k. But that Cpu 'll be nuff for 2-3 years in gamin on max?
P.S. I have time,money etc. (but extreme cpu for 999$ is bit too much)
P.S.S maybe i should wait for ivy bridge?
The wonderful thing about IVY is that it will be SB compatible.
SB-E is mainly built for the business workstation...In reality, unless you're folding or encoding, the 2 cores of the 39's aren't worth the dough.
I would go SB, get a GOOD high-end motherboard and swap chips when Ivy comes out.
Total cost of the above without selling the 2700k would be about 900$, when you eventually sell the 2700k, you'll be under 700$ ~ Decent return on an investment if you ask me.
My 2600k overclocks 300Mhz more than my other 2600k at the same voltage.
There is very little evidence for the 2700k being a better OCer, on average. Some will obviously do better, or worse, than others.
Yes, it's luck of the draw but, not only have rumors stated it's a binned 2600k, every single review everywhere else has supported that...With the exception being here, on OCN.
A minority does not make fact, a majority does and the majority of users are showing binned numbers.
[H], OCS, etc...All have reviews showing improved results over the 2600k...Here? We've had 3-4 users show better results than their 2600k's or 2500ks...At this point, I think it's safe to admit, it's binned and does perform better.
Even here the lowest 2700k is above the normal 2600k...
For example, skimming the review thread, one user got 5.2ghz on 1.45 ~ Significantly higher than his 2600k which only got 4.7 at the same voltage.
I think the 2700k is worth the price and day to day will work like a champion...Only if you're encoding or using your PC as a work desktop will you need the X79.
I think not! And you really do not need the X79 for a work desktop/workstation unless you're just craving to have the fastest hardware. If you gotta have HT, the 2600k will definitely do the job, otherwise, a 2500k is all you need these days.
I think not! And you really do not need the X79 for a work desktop/workstation unless you're just craving to have the fastest hardware. If you gotta have HT, the 2600k will definitely do the job, otherwise, a 2500k is all you need these days.
X79's encoding performance speaks for itself...It's quite obvious you don't encode at work because if you did, you'd understand why X79 is actually a workstation/enthusiast platform.
If I need to explain the above results, we have some serious issues.
Remember, it is missing the quick video capability, which was awesome. However it may make up for that with its higher L3, I don't understand the technology as well as I should.
Honestly?
Are you kidding me?
Have you looked at a SINGLE review of the 3930k?
X79's encoding performance speaks for itself...It's quite obvious you don't encode at work because if you did, you'd understand why X79 is actually a workstation/enthusiast platform.
If I need to explain the above results, we have some serious issues.
You do know he was only saying you need it if you want the best of the best right. He's not saying it will be out performed, just trying to save someone a few dollars it seems.
I think not! And you really do not need the X79 for a work desktop/workstation unless you're just craving to have the fastest hardware. If you gotta have HT, the 2600k will definitely do the job, otherwise, a 2500k is all you need these days.
You do know he was only saying you need it if you want the best of the best right. He's not saying it will be out performed, just trying to save someone a few dollars it seems.
I said only if you encode would you actually need an X79.
He states I'm incorrect that you don't need the X79 to encode.
He is wrong.
The X79 out encodes the current and reigning king of encoding, the 990x.
Now, not only does it out-encode the 2600k, it out-performs the 900$ core at 500$...So, as a workstation, absolutely is the 3930k a necessity...Especially for what it costs.
First line of Xbit's conclusion to their review:
Quote:
Throughout the entire test session we had a hard time getting rid of the feeling that we are getting acquainted not with a new enthusiast platform, but with a new server and workstation solution.
Read what he said again.
I said only if you encode would you actually need an X79.
He states I'm incorrect that you don't need the X79 to encode.
He is wrong.
The X79 out encodes the current and reigning king of encoding, the 990x.
Now, not only does it out-encode the 2600k, it out-performs the 900$ core at 500$...So, as a workstation, absolutely is the 3930k a necessity...Especially for what it costs.
First line of Xbit's conclusion to their review:
Quote:
Throughout the entire test session we had a hard time getting rid of the feeling that we are getting acquainted not with a new enthusiast platform, but with a new server and workstation solution.
I did read it again, quite a few times. X79 isn't required to do the job, it's just the best. $500 vs. $320 for the 2600k saves you quite a bit if you don't absolutely HAVE to have the best hardware.
I did read it again, quite a few times. X79 isn't required to do the job, it's just the best. $500 vs. $320 for the 2600k saves you quite a bit if you don't absolutely HAVE to have the best hardware.
Again, I'm discussing this from a workstation point of view.
If you encode //ANYTHING// the gains from the 3930k far exceed the 2600k...Yes it's more $$$$...But how valuable is the 2hrs/day you'll save by spending that extra 500$?
If you don't encode, then I would get the 2700k but, you cannot argue that the 3930k is significantly a better buy for a work platform which, is what I've said now 3x and it is.
Read what he said again.
I said only if you encode would you actually need an X79.
He states I'm incorrect that you don't need the X79 to encode.
He is wrong.
The X79 out encodes the current and reigning king of encoding, the 990x.
Now, not only does it out-encode the 2600k, it out-performs the 900$ core at 500$...So, as a workstation, absolutely is the 3930k a necessity...Especially for what it costs.
First line of Xbit's conclusion to their review:
Quote:
Throughout the entire test session we had a hard time getting rid of the feeling that we are getting acquainted not with a new enthusiast platform, but with a new server and workstation solution.
Calm yourself bro. You do not NEED the X79 for encoding UNLESS you CRAVE or NEED to have the fastest (that's what I had stated
). And for the record, everybody will not need the same thing you need to do the same thing with a pc. And for your information, I've been using workstations for the past 15 years. If what we do at the office is handling production to our satisfaction, then we do not NEED the latest & greatest cpu
Calm yourself bro. You do not NEED the X79 for encoding UNLESS you CRAVE or NEED to have the fastest (that's what I had stated
). And for the record, everybody will not need the same thing you need to do the same thing with a pc. And for your information, I've been using workstations for the past 15 years. If what we do at the office is handling production to our satisfaction, then we do not NEED the latest & greatest cpu
As somebody who works for a living and encodes almost for a living, I absolutely disagree.
Perhaps the hour/two saved/day isn't worth it to you but, for me, it's absolutely priceless and far less expensive than the 990x solution.
I guess it comes down to how much you value your free time if you're encoding...
Get the 2600K instead of the 2700k and save a couple bucks. Same chip, no difference in binning imo.
2600k for gaming. 3930k for hardcore encoding, folding, and benchmarking ect.
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