Temporary CPU question - should i?

[the_director]

Been offered an i3 2120 for £78 delivered, brand new, retail. I've just bought a new system ready for Ivy but obviously have no CPU.

So, is it worth getting the i3 so that I can use new system and sell the current one, whilst also giving me the freedom not to have to buy Ivy at launch? Perhaps Ivy prices might take a month or so to settle down?

Or should I just wait until Ivy launches and then get Sandy / Ivy quad?

 

[paradigm]

So not worth it. If you do want a temporary CPU, get a Pentium G620 or even Celeron G530.

You're talking weeks really!

 

[the_director]

That was the other option, a g530 for £30...

 

[shadow_boxer]

That was the other option, a g530 for £30...

This. Seems silly to spend nearly £80 on a cpu that'll be replaced in the next few weeks.

 

[the_director]

Having seen the Ivy heat issues perhaps I should cancel my z77 motherboard and go for S2011 instead.

 

[paradigm]

I can wholeheartedly say that the i7-3820 and Asus P9X79 PRO combination is pretty decent value

 

[the_director]

Yeah, but it is a bit more expensive than a quad and cheap z77 board.

 

[Doop!]

I'm getting tempted to just go for a 2500k with my z77 if those temperatures are anywhere near accurate

 

[the_director]

That is always an option. And with some z77 boards being so reasonable it is a good value option.

 

[paradigm]

Yeah, but it is a bit more expensive than a quad and cheap z77 board.

A bit, but not much.