Socket 1155 or 2011?

DrPeirson

DrPeirson

DrPeirson

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Hey guys! I've just broken my post bubble (claps) and was just wondering what socket to go for.

Next month i'm buying a semi-dream build and would like to know whether to get 1155 or 2011 socket MB/CPU.

I love my games and I also love my design work. The programs I use at the moment aren't majorly heavy but come on.. Its a "semi" dream build and I want to know if you think the 2011 will outlive the 1155 or at least run along side each other for the next few years.

On a side note, I will be paying for this pc over a number of years, not too long but I want something thats going to be a solid platform for the next 2-3 years.

The pc as it is below (ignore the watercooling etc):

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Do you need that case?

I'd think about dropping it for something else a little cheaper and dropping the 670. Could shoe horn 2 x 7950's in then
 
Flashheart said:
Do you need that case?

I'd think about dropping it for something else a little cheaper and dropping the 670. Could shoe horn 2 x 7950's in then
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I know its a very excessive case but Its the one I 'need'... If you know what I mean? If I went for something like the 800D I could happily shuffle the parts around and switch to AMD but there is a part of me that doesn't want to switch. I don't want to seem arrogant or obtrusive but I love that damned case. The graphics card however, is negotiable The overall budget is around £1500-£1800 and possibly £2000 at a push
 
Semi dream thing - but will you utilise all that power? You could easily get a Z77 and a 3770k and save some cash, definitely get a different case.

You said yourself you're building over a few years, spend the most on your core computer.

The RAM also, 155 for 16gb when you could get 1600mhz c9 16gb for 60 quid, I guarantee you won't see the difference in performance outside of benchmarks.

With the money you save you could go SLI 670 possibly and that will hold up for a few years easily, then sell on to cover costs of the next gen upgrade, or more money towards monitor, mouse and keyboard. . The 3770k is so powerful, I have the 3570k and it's blistering fast, it will hold for years!

That PSU is overkill also, even with 670 SLI an 7/850w would be sufficient.
 
There is no love for that poor case at all. The case won't be going but my main problem is about gaming performance on the socket, processor and GPU. I want something that can really come into its own when I throw heavy software at it. I know the 1155 socket won't be going over 4 cores and by the looks of the price it will be a while before I can also. I would possibly move the PSU down to 850 as I will most likely be adding more GPU's into the mix down the line.

I just want to point out again that i'm not being an ******* here but once I saw that case in action I don't think anything will change my mind.
 
DrPeirson said:
Its a "semi" dream build and I want to know if you think the 2011 will outlive the 1155 or at least run along side each other for the next few years.
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LGA1155 is about to be replaced at the start of next year by Haswell's socket, whereas LGA2011 isn't due to be replaced until at least 2014 (as the LGA2011 IB-E chips are scheduled for late 2013).
 
ubersonic said:
LGA1155 is about to be replaced at the start of next year by Haswell's socket, whereas LGA2011 isn't due to be replaced until at least 2014 (as the LGA2011 IB-E chips are scheduled for late 2013).
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Would you reccomend that I stick to 2011 or wait it out? (Of course.. the longer I wait the less money i'm going to have)
 
I'm just worried about spending £2000 on a pc for it to be a pile of **** in 3 years. The last pc I built was a trusty rusty AMD monster which has lasted me the last 2 years with only an addition of watercooling and SSD.

I would use the term "futureproof" very loosley as its something thats nearly impossible. Do any of you think there is going to be a major jump in processor tech in the next few years? At the moment we are just squeezing the tech at the moment to its physical limits in terms of processing power and heat.
 
If that's the case and you have a top budget of 2k I'd go for it then, 2k will have you a dream rig that's for sure!

Edit// that rig will last you years definitely, you can always sell on to cover upgrade costs too.
 
I would squeeze a few hundred squids out of the budget if I could. I don't want to go crazy but I want it to look like a clean machine with a beast within. Thats why that case is so important etc. I will be posting my build when it happens but for now I just need to find out if the 2011 is worth it in the short/medium term for 2-3 years because I don't think I can pull out the cash to blow on a newer CPU/mb it would cripple me!
 
I may tweak the basket but I have a about 20 days to twiddle my thumbs and make up my mind. I wish that rampage board came with wifi. I was struggling to find a solid performer/overclocker board with 8 Dimms
 
Avathar77 said:
I love that case! My 2nd favorite!
Do you already have the pump and RADs?
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Aye, its elegant and monstrous at the same time. I have a 360 rad and I was looking at throwing in a 240 rad for the bottom compartment but to be honest, I won't need a second rad/pump till I ramp up the GPU's.. It also depends on if that rampage nb/sb gets hot enough to warrent a chipset block
 
Cooler master case - £279
OCZ V4 256gb - £199
Gtx670 wind force - £300 (look for a deal)
Samsung green 16gb - £93
Gigabyte x79 sniper assassin - £309
i7 3930k - £450
XFX XXX Edition 850w - £95

Totalling 1725. Leaving 275 for your water Cooling. That ram is highly overclockable too!

That rig will last years, a second 670 will go nicely too!
 
The one thing I've learnt about building computers over the past 13 years, the first £1000 will get you 90% of the performance and longevity, the second £1000 will get you the remaining 10%.

If it's your hobby then I guess the extra £1000 is for the enjoyment factor.
 
I like your approach, You have optimised the parts in place of the ones that i'm buying for the sheer look of them :P I must say, This is going to be more of a showroom build. Maybe I should go crazy and look into PCI-E SSD's? You know, If you want a system that flies like hot **** off a shiny shovel

The problem with SSD tech is that it can possibly jump like it has in the last year. My first SSD was a Vertex 2 and a year later the speeds have doubled leaving me with my tail between my legs.
 
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