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Hey all, so I sold off my 2500k setup, and have gone up to an Intel Core I7 3930k 6 - Core CPU, Asus P9x79 Motherboard, 16gb G.Skill Ripjaws Z X79 Quad channel RAM, but kept my Silverstone RV02 Raven, 750w Corsair T750V2, Corsair H80 watercooler, and my 60gb OCZ Agility 3 SSD (boot drive).
First impressions? Wow. Just WOW. Unbelievable. This packs such a punch, (the 2500k was damn good too) but this is just out of this world. I haven't even OC'd yet. I don't intend to for a while either. I am just shocked as to how powerful it really is. I'll post some benchmarks later, but I am just utterly chuffed right now.
In total, I've spent £700, but got £300 from my old stuff, so really only had to pay most of the difference of the processor. It is absolutely fantastic and I totally recommend it to anyone that has the money to. If you have a budget of around 900 (fresh build) go SB-E. (if thats what your looking for, a uber powerful machine) because with Ivy-E support, you can always upgrade later.
Anyways, Im currently also rocking a Xonar D2 soundcard, and HD6950. Happy with this at the moment. Thinking of another 16gb ram to make 32gb just for E-peen tbh. can get it for 49.99 with a voucher. what can you guys recommend I get? I don't really need an SSD however I've sourced 120gb OCZ Revodrives at £140. Are these worth it? (for a boot drive with some games)
Thanks! And thanks for the help in getting me here! wouldn't have upgraded if it wasnt for you guys
First impressions? Wow. Just WOW. Unbelievable. This packs such a punch, (the 2500k was damn good too) but this is just out of this world. I haven't even OC'd yet. I don't intend to for a while either. I am just shocked as to how powerful it really is. I'll post some benchmarks later, but I am just utterly chuffed right now.
In total, I've spent £700, but got £300 from my old stuff, so really only had to pay most of the difference of the processor. It is absolutely fantastic and I totally recommend it to anyone that has the money to. If you have a budget of around 900 (fresh build) go SB-E. (if thats what your looking for, a uber powerful machine) because with Ivy-E support, you can always upgrade later.
Anyways, Im currently also rocking a Xonar D2 soundcard, and HD6950. Happy with this at the moment. Thinking of another 16gb ram to make 32gb just for E-peen tbh. can get it for 49.99 with a voucher. what can you guys recommend I get? I don't really need an SSD however I've sourced 120gb OCZ Revodrives at £140. Are these worth it? (for a boot drive with some games)
Thanks! And thanks for the help in getting me here! wouldn't have upgraded if it wasnt for you guys