In my efforts to build a workstation/gaming computer I preordered a 8600K and a Taichi Z370 motherboard.
But then, a 7820X showed up on Craigslist for $475 new sealed in the box. I thought it was a good deal right??? Well... i called the seller and negotiated it down to $375!!!! Even better deal!!!! At this point i'm debating wether i shoud buy the 7820X and return the 8600K when it arrives... tough decision? Maybe.
To sweeten the deal, I found a Gigabyte Gaming 7 x299 motherboard for $346 on Amazon + a 20% discount and free prime shipping (final price $276.80). The matter is settled: I'll go to the dreaded x299 platform!!!! Wel... No 5ghz for me (i thought).
The amazon x299 motherboard arrived together with the 8600K and the taichi z370 (i already had the 7820X).
I had everything else so put the x299 system together and guess what?
$375 Craigslist i7-7820X running at 5ghz!!! with 1.31V while temperatures stayed at around 75-80C and even passed prime95 torture test for 1 hour!!! Of course running with a water cooler.
I'm a happy camper!!!
Am I right to be happy? Is this a golden chip?
I checked online and I only found 4.9ghz at 1.3. Mine runs at 5ghz 1.3V but not 100 stable. 1.31V stabilizes it.
Let me know what you guys think. A unicorn chip?
But then, a 7820X showed up on Craigslist for $475 new sealed in the box. I thought it was a good deal right??? Well... i called the seller and negotiated it down to $375!!!! Even better deal!!!! At this point i'm debating wether i shoud buy the 7820X and return the 8600K when it arrives... tough decision? Maybe.
To sweeten the deal, I found a Gigabyte Gaming 7 x299 motherboard for $346 on Amazon + a 20% discount and free prime shipping (final price $276.80). The matter is settled: I'll go to the dreaded x299 platform!!!! Wel... No 5ghz for me (i thought).
The amazon x299 motherboard arrived together with the 8600K and the taichi z370 (i already had the 7820X).
I had everything else so put the x299 system together and guess what?
$375 Craigslist i7-7820X running at 5ghz!!! with 1.31V while temperatures stayed at around 75-80C and even passed prime95 torture test for 1 hour!!! Of course running with a water cooler.
I'm a happy camper!!!
Am I right to be happy? Is this a golden chip?
I checked online and I only found 4.9ghz at 1.3. Mine runs at 5ghz 1.3V but not 100 stable. 1.31V stabilizes it.
Let me know what you guys think. A unicorn chip?