I don't get why he calls the LGA 1155 CPUs, in general, mainstream. My 2600k is definitely enthusiast level and competes right there with the 980x and 990x from the LGA 1366 socket.... which keep in mind are 6 core, Extreme edition CPUs!
And then we have Ivy bridge coming out soon for LGA 1155... oh dear goodness; if you call them mainstream I'll be seriously shocked.
@massivemmafan From what I understand, for gaming, the i5-2500k is where it's at. Beyond that point each dollar spent on the processor isn't really worth the extra power you get out of it (especially since the 2500k can be overclocked to the same speed as an i7, just remember to keep it cool!)
@h1013313 The Sandy Bridge-E is similar to the Sandy Bridge XEON E5... The Ivy Bridge will use the same architecture of Sandy Bridge but with the Tri-gate Transistors...
So the intel website says the new Intel i7 extreme 6 core processor supports 32Gbs DDR3-1600 ram...so how is it I watched a video in which ASUS use a P9X79 Deluxe motherboard and ran 64 Gbs of at least 1866 memory? Im not sure how that works. Can anyone tell me?
3930K and 3960X are the same. The differences almost does not excist. In any case, dont matter what you will do. You WONT NOTICE any difference. Dont wast your money.
I acutally got an intel i7 3960X an a i7 2600K the...I live in India And the price of the 3960 is like 33,000 rs here(apprx 1000 dollars) and the i7 2600k is 17k (apprx 380 dollars) and when i compared these 2 processors i saw that the 3690x could max out the games like with 4 or 5 more fps and you get to multitask a bit more and i just realized that affording 600 dollars just to get 4 or 5 fps more and bit more calculations persecond IS JUST NOT WORTH IT
@seroyer2 I just finished my $2,200 "budget" build. It is based off the 1366 Nehalem socket. I purchased an i7 990X (the fastest processor for that socket) and I love it. Even being a few years old, they still retail for $1,000+. I got mine brand new on ebay for $770. I have not had any task it didn't handle in a flash, the speed is amazing! I have it overclocked to 4.5 GHz, and it runs great. It might be "obsolete" but it is still amazing and should not get overlooked.
@KCP100 Ya, I'm just wandering if its worth it to buy a extreme edition over a K CPU (you know K for unlocked) there both going to overclock to the same speed right?
@seroyer2 Unlocked is nice, but also not necessary. The 980X and 990X are the only unlocked processors of my socket. The 970 is not unlocked, but that does not mean you cannot overclock it. In fact, with a little more work you can get the same speeds out of a 970 as an extreme edition. Having it unlocked just makes it easier to overclock
@seroyer2 Also, unless you really do a ton of video editing, or something that uses TONS of processing power all the time, you really won't notice the difference at all. Even with my "obsolete" processor, when I click something, it is open instantly. If you have the money, go for the extreme. But if you are a fairly average power user on a budget, just go with the unlocked.
I like newegg I may have to take my business to a company where I can buy a stand alone i7-3930k and not waste money on useless parts. Suggestion I would pay a couple dollars more to buy somewhere else but if you made it no combo and rise the price to comparable I would go with newegg.
Newegg, why do you only offer the 3930k with that ridiculous combo deal? It's got a 2x4GB RAM configuration and a SLOW 2TB drive. You're loosing customers doing that, there are several people complaining in the reviews. It's DISCOURAGING people from buying from newegg, as they can get the 3930k alone on different sites. Please, let people buy just the 3930k, not with the parts you picked.
For those who don't know what I'm talking about, you need to buy a combo deal for the 3930k on newegg.
Very informative review! Extremely recommended for who want to know what are the real innovations (and possible benefits) of the intel sandy bridge-e mainstream and enthusiast processors!
For gaming there are countless benchmarks out there showing no perceptible difference using this chip from the i5's and i7's, Where it does kick ass is in multi threaded apps, number crunching, video editing. So all you gamers need not get down at your recently purchased mainstream chips. The 3 to 8 hundred dollars you saved will buy you allot of beer.
@JohnnyForehead I suppose I will limp by with my : AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition Thuban 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor HDT90ZFBGRBOX. I'd send you one for x-mas, but for some reason they appear to be out of stock. Brought to you in part by the letters and numbers: c-2,h-5,o-h. And also by the surplus cpu budget, which I did in fact use to buy beer for a year.
@brushandbolter Everything I have been reading says it will be 2011, I am pretty sure it is 2011.
There are 1155 sockets and 2011 sockets, but the 2011s clearly out perform the 1155. :/ Just look up ivy bridge on wikipedia and do a find on that webpage for socket. You will see. Cheers. :)
Newbie lam wants to boost that he speaks with intel,s boss... Hey newbielam. Whenmu meet him next time bend down and suck his dick hard.. He might give u free pentium 286 dx. LOL
@NewbieLam sorry man, i realise later that i should have not used such language , accept my apology . when i read your comment its still sounding as if you are boosting your self. anyway, im sorry
Sandy-E is shit cuz the ivy bridge will come out in march 2012 and it's a small an better than SB-E so intel need more shit of /\/\oney money money oh Boom >_<
I'd definitely get a $600 processor, i7 3930k because it's cheaper than i7 3960x ($1000) processor, plus it's only 3Mb of L3 Cache less, compared to i7 3960x. Thus, i7 3930k is worth the money to spend for maximum performance!
@FLIGHTCOMPANY yes i know the feeling just bought a z68 mobo for my 2500k and was gonna get the i7 as well but really.... i just wasted $150 if i decide to upgrade to the x79 platform
@FLIGHTCOMPANY What's awkward about that? I7 2600k is really good, these new servers aren't really much of a good upgrade from the i7 2600k, wow come on. That awkward moment when you look retarded.
@FLIGHTCOMPANY ya the i7 3960 is only 1k more... i think you'd be better off with the 2600k =] you could then upgrade every part on your pc with the extra money from not buying the 3960..
@FLIGHTCOMPANY the ackward moment when a flightsim user Youtube name is seen on popular Youtube star video or there comment rated the highest on places where you don't expect them
With air cooled fans being the size they are, and with both sides holding beefy RAM, I have a feeling there is going to be a run on the supply of self contained water cooling setups. Stock up on H80 and H100 coolers NewEgg.
@MisterChikyu "just as good" LOL!!!! No. Not even CLOSE to 'just as good.' AMD makes good stuff, but nowhere even close to as good as the extreme edition intel chips. Not even remotely close.
@MisterChikyu Have you seen any benchmarks? Yeah intel may be up there in the price bracket but, you pay for superior performance over AMD. The i7-2600k beats the bulldozer (which was a trainwreck btw). Wait till Ivy CPU's AMD will have nothing on intel.
@bamfan2044 6-core processor for $600-1050, or a 6-core processor for $190. Well, coming from a student in high school that is only a sophomore, the AMD one works just fine. kthxbai.
@MisterChikyu I'm a Junior in high school. Trust me if your building a gaming rig I would go with an i3-2100 or so. Very good chips. Which is what I did but I have an i5 in my future.
@MisterChikyu I don't think $132 is half your build....If anything the OS would be half or the video card or other possibilities. I built mine for 575$ It can max almost everything I throw at it :P
@Novulux can you wait? that is the real question. If you can wait, then wait. It alway better to wait, but when Ivy bridge comes out there going to be another chip comming... But if you are going to get a chip now the 2500k is best bang for the buck.
@Novulux Man SB is fine, you will hardly get more FPS on games (assuming that's what you really asking for) with IB. If I remember correctly all IB will have over SB is more advance integrated graphics (gamers won't need that) and lower power consumption due to the shrink in die. You might wait to see if the price gets lower (which may not happen) but if you can afford it now. GO!
people are kinda stupid or what ? who the hell buy one of this processor for pc normal use or gaming, this are more likelly workstation processors for people who really needs to run several heavy programs at the same time.
althou if i were rich i would buy one of this just to show off......... *trollface*
I guess my question is - Does Intel actually expect consumers to expect the longevity of a CPU (say a top of the line config $2000+) to be limited to 2-3 years? When my clients come to me asking for a future proof system I am to tell them NOTHING is future proof - the typical response will be not to spend a lot. Flushing the 1155 platform this quickly is a catastrophic mistake for Intel just barely a year old.
@StraightShooter01 Did you even watched the video? Sandy Bridge E is not a replacement for Sandy Bridge, Ivy bridge is and it will fit into the current 1155 socket. Sandy bridge E was made for people that doesn't have a budget or money is no problem when building a computer. Just Because intel release a better cpu doesn't mean the older cpu is no longer good. People actually come to you for computer advice? Do you work at Best Buy or Geek Squad?
@NewbieLam If you look at the x79 platform (the motherboards) as well as listen to the Intel reps - they are clearly marketing this as a gaming platform - this is an enterprise level platform with NO significant benefit to justify the price with only a modest 13% increase in performance. ie - at present - the ONLY people to benefit would be those running enterprise grade rendering software - gamers, wouldn't see ANY significant benefit compared to a 2600k maxed system.
@StraightShooter01 Holy god, do you even read other people comment before you post reply? Do you even understand how to form a argument? You didn't even answer simple questioned I posted to you, why reply at all? Please go buy a Mac or something, because you clearly seem to have very low IQ, and if you are going start stating this fact and that fact, back it up. Because last time I've been to intel and talked to the CEO he said the Sandy Bridge E was made for the new line of Intel Smart Phones!
The x79 is a workstation class platform (major overkill for gaming), the i5-2500k is still by far the best value for those looking for a great gaming config. Take the $750 you save and get a nice video card (maybe SLI config), 27" monitor, you get the idea. There is NO gaming software out there that requires more than a quad core - high end workstation apps would see a benefit - no one else.
@Sleepinglion22 Your 2600k is excellent for gaming - this is a workstation class platform - they are trying to sell it as a gaming platform - it isn't - meaning that there is no software that would even come close to taxing this at all (bf3 runs GREAT on a 2500k with a nice video card) Your 2600k should serve you very well for easily a couple years - software programmers cant keep up with high end hardware - you are in good shape with 2600k.
Anyone knows the overclockability of the 3930k mobile processor?
enormousforce 2 days ago
Will Newegg release any more 3930k Processors as of today. 2/21/12
Thanks
SuperComputerBuilder 1 week ago
@SuperComputerBuilder There's some on sale at Tigerdirectdotcom as I type this to you. I just bought mine. :)
Bizniz22 29 minutes ago
Why can't they just stick with one socket. Now for those who get the 2011 cant upgrade to sandy-e?
LandonHeat 1 week ago
I don't get why he calls the LGA 1155 CPUs, in general, mainstream. My 2600k is definitely enthusiast level and competes right there with the 980x and 990x from the LGA 1366 socket.... which keep in mind are 6 core, Extreme edition CPUs!
And then we have Ivy bridge coming out soon for LGA 1155... oh dear goodness; if you call them mainstream I'll be seriously shocked.
thelegendbullet937 2 weeks ago
@thelegendbullet937
the K and the X at the end of the model is the "Enthusiast" version in which Intel defines it as.
redsuns03 2 weeks ago
@redsuns03
Well then, by what you just said... that would make the 2500k and the 2600k both enthusiast line CPUs.... which are both LGA 1155 socket.
thelegendbullet937 2 weeks ago
WHY ARE THE 3930K CPUS OUT OF STOCK?
unijabnx2000 2 weeks ago
@unijabnx2000
High demand around the world. Newegg just notified me of it being available today it became out of stock in a matter of hours.
redsuns03 2 weeks ago
mierda 7000 millones de transitores O_o
TheDesepcion 3 weeks ago
re-branded antec 620?
Dreamst8r 3 weeks ago
I got the 3960x over the i7 2600k because I wanted a black sticker :)
assassin26764 3 weeks ago
You should create a video about amd vs intel?
TheHackerzinside 3 weeks ago
what is the price of intel x79 chipset?
TheHackerzinside 3 weeks ago
@TheHackerzinside $1,079.75 black box
XxBulletXPtoofxX 3 weeks ago
the 3930k is more expensive than my processor but runs at less of a frequency is it more expensive because of the amount of cores it has or what?
Porgi113 3 weeks ago
cpubenchmark{DOT}net/high_end_cpus.html
compares the 3930k and the 3930x
noobkiller450 1 month ago
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noobkiller450 1 month ago
is the 3930k actually worth buying atm?
massivemmafan 1 month ago
@massivemmafan From what I understand, for gaming, the i5-2500k is where it's at. Beyond that point each dollar spent on the processor isn't really worth the extra power you get out of it (especially since the 2500k can be overclocked to the same speed as an i7, just remember to keep it cool!)
DarkZea1ot 3 weeks ago
@DarkZea1ot Not true newer games are using hyper threading so I would go I7.
thepoliticalstartrek 3 weeks ago
It's not so much about what the CPU itself can do. The socket type itself gives more options. and uses new pci 3.0 slots
Janus5711 1 month ago
What is the difference between Intel Sandy Bridge-E and Ivy Bridge?
h1013313 1 month ago
@h1013313 The Sandy Bridge-E is similar to the Sandy Bridge XEON E5... The Ivy Bridge will use the same architecture of Sandy Bridge but with the Tri-gate Transistors...
arospades 1 month ago
@h1013313 ivy bridge didnt come out yet so it hard to know.but few difference that i see is the ivy bridge will be 22 nm and 1155 socket
buzz9961 1 month ago
So the intel website says the new Intel i7 extreme 6 core processor supports 32Gbs DDR3-1600 ram...so how is it I watched a video in which ASUS use a P9X79 Deluxe motherboard and ran 64 Gbs of at least 1866 memory? Im not sure how that works. Can anyone tell me?
KenSchoen11408 1 month ago
3930K and 3960X are the same. The differences almost does not excist. In any case, dont matter what you will do. You WONT NOTICE any difference. Dont wast your money.
MacumbacaoExtrema 1 month ago
I acutally got an intel i7 3960X an a i7 2600K the...I live in India And the price of the 3960 is like 33,000 rs here(apprx 1000 dollars) and the i7 2600k is 17k (apprx 380 dollars) and when i compared these 2 processors i saw that the 3690x could max out the games like with 4 or 5 more fps and you get to multitask a bit more and i just realized that affording 600 dollars just to get 4 or 5 fps more and bit more calculations persecond IS JUST NOT WORTH IT
56theincredible 1 month ago 3
you need a lot of money to buy this ....so better take a new pc ..!!!!! or wait 3 to 5 years so the price drop...!!
23tinkerbellla 1 month ago
This is just fucking overkill, wat nigger would need such amount of processing power?
The speeds are getting ridiculous.
Not to mention the upcoming trigate cpus wich would probably be equiped with qunit channel DDR4 controllers which will be insane.
ZImpresive 1 month ago
Great explanation about Intel's Core i processors. Congratulations and thanks!
Schenker01 1 month ago
has anyone here bought a extreme edition CPU. I feel like they are a huge wast of a extra $500.
seroyer2 1 month ago
@seroyer2 I just finished my $2,200 "budget" build. It is based off the 1366 Nehalem socket. I purchased an i7 990X (the fastest processor for that socket) and I love it. Even being a few years old, they still retail for $1,000+. I got mine brand new on ebay for $770. I have not had any task it didn't handle in a flash, the speed is amazing! I have it overclocked to 4.5 GHz, and it runs great. It might be "obsolete" but it is still amazing and should not get overlooked.
Just my opinion
KCP100 1 month ago
@KCP100 Ya, I'm just wandering if its worth it to buy a extreme edition over a K CPU (you know K for unlocked) there both going to overclock to the same speed right?
seroyer2 1 month ago
@seroyer2 Unlocked is nice, but also not necessary. The 980X and 990X are the only unlocked processors of my socket. The 970 is not unlocked, but that does not mean you cannot overclock it. In fact, with a little more work you can get the same speeds out of a 970 as an extreme edition. Having it unlocked just makes it easier to overclock
KCP100 1 month ago
@seroyer2 Also, unless you really do a ton of video editing, or something that uses TONS of processing power all the time, you really won't notice the difference at all. Even with my "obsolete" processor, when I click something, it is open instantly. If you have the money, go for the extreme. But if you are a fairly average power user on a budget, just go with the unlocked.
KCP100 1 month ago
@KCP100 Well, when that gets out of date, you will not be able to reuse most of your components, because you are using a dead chipset.
C00lman555 1 month ago
@C00lman555 True, but I will keep this computer for a couple of years. When I'm ready to upgrade I'm probably going to start fresh anyway.
KCP100 1 month ago
The E in Sandy-bridge e stands for express, not enthusiast lol.
AznInTheGhetto 1 month ago
I like newegg I may have to take my business to a company where I can buy a stand alone i7-3930k and not waste money on useless parts. Suggestion I would pay a couple dollars more to buy somewhere else but if you made it no combo and rise the price to comparable I would go with newegg.
TheStovernation 1 month ago
Newegg, why do you only offer the 3930k with that ridiculous combo deal? It's got a 2x4GB RAM configuration and a SLOW 2TB drive. You're loosing customers doing that, there are several people complaining in the reviews. It's DISCOURAGING people from buying from newegg, as they can get the 3930k alone on different sites. Please, let people buy just the 3930k, not with the parts you picked.
For those who don't know what I'm talking about, you need to buy a combo deal for the 3930k on newegg.
christoiMc 1 month ago
Oh lol I read i5-2500k instead of i5-2400s
DaAzassin 1 month ago
It must be better, its box is black.
sean1990s 2 months ago 64
@sean1990s i used to think like that but then i did my research
vertigo6191 1 month ago
@sean1990s don't forget, it's "extreme" too
n11lc2 1 month ago
@n11lc2 Yeah and so is every other computer product today
LOLWUTIPWNU 1 month ago
My understanding is Sandy Bridge E is just a IVY Bridge at 32nm.
thepoliticalstartrek 2 months ago
3930 is running stable at 4.551 GHZ
thepoliticalstartrek 2 months ago
what about throwing 2 of those together in a system for 12cores?
BriantProductions 2 months ago
@BriantProductions i7's don't support dual CPU systems, you need Xeons or an AMD equivalent.
Though AMD does offer a 16-core CPU, which you can put two together for a 32 core. Unfortunately, it's based off the bulldozer architecture...
christoiMc 1 month ago
Very informative review! Extremely recommended for who want to know what are the real innovations (and possible benefits) of the intel sandy bridge-e mainstream and enthusiast processors!
edmonte3 2 months ago
Will Ivy bridge have a new socket?
Owwmykneecap 2 months ago
@Owwmykneecap No. It will use the 1155 socket just like the Sandy Bridge processors.
ges75022 2 months ago
how more boring can you present this information? He is not ment to be in front of a camera. his voice is monotonous
koocat 2 months ago
@koocat It's straight up info, it's not mean to be wacky and fun.
MasturbatorChief 2 months ago
Might as well wait for the Ivy bridge processors since 2012 is around the corner.
shadowtsunami 2 months ago
For gaming there are countless benchmarks out there showing no perceptible difference using this chip from the i5's and i7's, Where it does kick ass is in multi threaded apps, number crunching, video editing. So all you gamers need not get down at your recently purchased mainstream chips. The 3 to 8 hundred dollars you saved will buy you allot of beer.
JohnnyForehead 2 months ago 31
@JohnnyForehead The extreme duo cores used to be better for gaming and the Q6600 was "useless", now look who's laughing?
sod16 2 months ago
@JohnnyForehead I suppose I will limp by with my : AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition Thuban 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor HDT90ZFBGRBOX. I'd send you one for x-mas, but for some reason they appear to be out of stock. Brought to you in part by the letters and numbers: c-2,h-5,o-h. And also by the surplus cpu budget, which I did in fact use to buy beer for a year.
CauseThereforeEffect 2 months ago
@JohnnyForehead lol i dont know, since its so high, its so tempting to buy lol
OneVerce 2 months ago
@JohnnyForehead If anything you may want the LGA2011 motherboard so that you can be ready for the Ivy bridge really. In terms of gaming that is.
JalilDennis 3 weeks ago
@JalilDennis ??? Dude Ivy will be on the 1155... I hope you didnt buy a Mob based on your thinking that the 2011 is for ivy....
brushandbolter 2 weeks ago
@brushandbolter Everything I have been reading says it will be 2011, I am pretty sure it is 2011.
There are 1155 sockets and 2011 sockets, but the 2011s clearly out perform the 1155. :/ Just look up ivy bridge on wikipedia and do a find on that webpage for socket. You will see. Cheers. :)
JalilDennis 2 weeks ago
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@JalilDennis Ivy Bridge is LGA 1155 en . wikipedia . org / wiki / Ivy _ Bridge _ (microarchitecture)
kidkool27 2 weeks ago
For that price it should come with a liquid cooler or at least make the processor cheaper since they decide to cut off the stock cooler no one uses.
Reconseal4050 2 months ago
hehehe nice liquid cooler :P
gayya89 2 months ago
Why does Intel want my money so bad :(
Rawful42 2 months ago
what's the best LGA775 CPU ?
ShabazDraee 2 months ago
BOOOOO!!
chilliedog2918 3 months ago
@chilliedog2918 lol
jetgeo4 2 months ago
will this fit in a 768x-ud7-b3 ? plz reply
MrXtremePcGamer 3 months ago
@MrXtremePcGamer Yes
SilverXGames 3 months ago
@MrXtremePcGamer Do you mean GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 ? If yes, no, it doesn't support, this is a LGA2011 CPU.
our1atcoatcc 2 months ago
do you have a page with all these choices, the mobo, cases, cooling, cpu's all in one convenient place?
iamafractal 3 months ago
Huh.. the radiator is that same as the one in the Corsair Intros Hydro Series H50 cooler
Stoozor 3 months ago
I'll wait for Ivy Bridge instead of buying a $1,200 CPU. ^_^
2confuzzle 3 months ago
WHEN I MET OBAMA LAST TIME HE TOLD ME THAT NEW 2011 socket based CPU ,s are made to fix it in newbielam ass
Itechnohead 3 months ago
Newbie lam wants to boost that he speaks with intel,s boss... Hey newbielam. Whenmu meet him next time bend down and suck his dick hard.. He might give u free pentium 286 dx. LOL
Itechnohead 3 months ago
@Itechnohead You seem to fail to understand sarcasm...and the use of the reply function.
NewbieLam 2 months ago
@NewbieLam sorry man, i realise later that i should have not used such language , accept my apology . when i read your comment its still sounding as if you are boosting your self. anyway, im sorry
Itechnohead 2 months ago
I'm not sure If I should get it It's so expensive.
sobewong 3 months ago
I think I will wait until next year to get an i7-3820
bobmagnets 3 months ago
@bobmagnets
Why? Its a 4 core, not a 6 core...
Lobos222 3 months ago
More like E (in SB-E) means "Enterprise" to me.
Not every enthusiast can afford this. ;)
TheGobedan 3 months ago
Celeron is way better than this.
FaintingmAchine 3 months ago
In USA I CAN afford this... In Europe I CAN'T AFFORD THIS! IT'S DOUBLE PRICED THAN IN USA!
klaca95 3 months ago
Sandy-E is shit cuz the ivy bridge will come out in march 2012 and it's a small an better than SB-E so intel need more shit of /\/\oney money money oh Boom >_<
TheIwanaloveyou 3 months ago
@TheIwanaloveyou what did you just say?
gumberly 3 months ago
@gumberly _|_
TheIwanaloveyou 3 months ago
@TheIwanaloveyou Cool story, bro.
0oDarkLordRevano0 3 months ago
@0oDarkLordRevano0 _|_
TheIwanaloveyou 3 months ago
Tell your mom to wait for Ivy, she will save a lot of money.
fleshtheworld 3 months ago
what does turbo boost do?
Diamondsarekewl 3 months ago
I dont need that (i do) my single celeron would rip (no it wont) those cpu apart. 1.6ghz celeron (trash) ftw!!!!!!
CoreFuse 3 months ago
"And the K of course stands for Unlocked"
GiantDoucheNG 3 months ago
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would rather wait to get the 8 core ivy for lga1155 than pay for an extra channel of ram and extra pci-e lanes
decimat777 3 months ago
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decimat777 3 months ago
Sandy-E= Future
Sandy bridge normal= For now
killerv135 3 months ago
well they say go big or home but you wont have a home if you buy one
Jdwill1014 3 months ago
yeah
DoCkTaRoCkSo12 3 months ago
$1300 for one of them holy S****
lilaznchris 3 months ago
ok are these processors better then the 2600k because i jsut made a new build and am pissed that they just came out with another socket
Benfro89 3 months ago
Anyone that would actually use that stock intel fan is cracked outta their mind haha...
Jetstorm19 3 months ago
I can barely afford to watch this video, let alone buy these things.
wetwater123 3 months ago
I'd definitely get a $600 processor, i7 3930k because it's cheaper than i7 3960x ($1000) processor, plus it's only 3Mb of L3 Cache less, compared to i7 3960x. Thus, i7 3930k is worth the money to spend for maximum performance!
rebourne783 3 months ago
That awkward moment when you just got a i7 2600k
FLIGHTCOMPANY 3 months ago 95
@FLIGHTCOMPANY
Not really the 2500k/2600k is still the processor your average user is going to want to get the Sandybridge-E processors are for enthusiasts
LKxDESIGN 3 months ago
@FLIGHTCOMPANY yes i know the feeling just bought a z68 mobo for my 2500k and was gonna get the i7 as well but really.... i just wasted $150 if i decide to upgrade to the x79 platform
decimat777 3 months ago
@FLIGHTCOMPANY or when you just got an i7 2700K >_<
comafrutasyverduras 3 months ago
@FLIGHTCOMPANY im glad i waited
DaBurntToaster 3 months ago
@FLIGHTCOMPANY What's awkward about that? I7 2600k is really good, these new servers aren't really much of a good upgrade from the i7 2600k, wow come on. That awkward moment when you look retarded.
Shadowfury 3 months ago
@Shadowfury That awkward moment when you miss the point.
FLIGHTCOMPANY 3 months ago
@FLIGHTCOMPANY ya the i7 3960 is only 1k more... i think you'd be better off with the 2600k =] you could then upgrade every part on your pc with the extra money from not buying the 3960..
pro353 3 months ago
@FLIGHTCOMPANY
My thoughts exactly... they better still make some good 6 core LGA 1155 CPUs! -.-
binaryman937 3 months ago
@FLIGHTCOMPANY
lol same xD
MrEvol94 2 months ago
@FLIGHTCOMPANY nope, atleast youll be able to upgrade to ivy
sodapopinski1077 2 months ago
@FLIGHTCOMPANY haha
layesse1 2 months ago
@FLIGHTCOMPANY the ackward moment when a flightsim user Youtube name is seen on popular Youtube star video or there comment rated the highest on places where you don't expect them
FsimulatorX 1 month ago
With air cooled fans being the size they are, and with both sides holding beefy RAM, I have a feeling there is going to be a run on the supply of self contained water cooling setups. Stock up on H80 and H100 coolers NewEgg.
drakos365 3 months ago
Expensive, but beast
JunGull 3 months ago
Spend 1000 $ on a CPU... or spend it on the entire rest of the computer.
Hmm...
PTNLemay 3 months ago
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Newegg please give me one? LOL
x900lbGorillax1 3 months ago
intel needs to learn how to sell a quad core chip for under 200
mbaseballpro2 3 months ago
i think my 2500k is just fine..
RebirthBeyond 3 months ago
Two i7's in one video? This review must have had a bigger budget than Avatar
DrDeso1 3 months ago 37
@DrDeso1 HAHAHAHA
bamfan2044 3 months ago
@DrDeso1 No, they total to about 2500 bucks, that's quite the assumption.
TheReviewGuys21 3 months ago
quad channel memory looks cool
stanthecanadianman 3 months ago
Im happy with my I7 920. . .
bigdima3 3 months ago
E stands for Exclusive.....
Irishmoca23 3 months ago
Sandybridge-Epeen
DubQWST 3 months ago
Paul!!
rkevic 3 months ago
The i7-3930K will drop in price fast
duffsbirdhouse88 3 months ago
Or you can buy an AMD processor that is just as good for $190.
MisterChikyu 3 months ago
@MisterChikyu "just as good" LOL!!!! No. Not even CLOSE to 'just as good.' AMD makes good stuff, but nowhere even close to as good as the extreme edition intel chips. Not even remotely close.
Melthornal 3 months ago 2
@MisterChikyu BAHAHA.
Oh you're serious...
mario11168 3 months ago
@MisterChikyu LOLOLOL Kids dumb.
panthermes 3 months ago
@MisterChikyu Not better then these by a mile, however best for p/p ratio for 95% of consumers.
ComputerTechTV 3 months ago
@MisterChikyu No.
GolzeD2009 3 months ago
@MisterChikyu Good one.
ImperviousMason 3 months ago
@MisterChikyu HAHAHHA, WRONG!!!!!
bamfan2044 3 months ago
@bamfan2044 How am I wrong?
MisterChikyu 3 months ago
@MisterChikyu Have you seen any benchmarks? Yeah intel may be up there in the price bracket but, you pay for superior performance over AMD. The i7-2600k beats the bulldozer (which was a trainwreck btw). Wait till Ivy CPU's AMD will have nothing on intel.
bamfan2044 3 months ago
@bamfan2044 6-core processor for $600-1050, or a 6-core processor for $190. Well, coming from a student in high school that is only a sophomore, the AMD one works just fine. kthxbai.
MisterChikyu 3 months ago
@MisterChikyu I'm a Junior in high school. Trust me if your building a gaming rig I would go with an i3-2100 or so. Very good chips. Which is what I did but I have an i5 in my future.
bamfan2044 3 months ago
@bamfan2044 I was spending only $750, on building a whole computer from nothing. How can I do that with something that costs more than half my money?
MisterChikyu 3 months ago
@MisterChikyu I don't think $132 is half your build....If anything the OS would be half or the video card or other possibilities. I built mine for 575$ It can max almost everything I throw at it :P
bamfan2044 3 months ago
@bamfan2044 Where did pull $132 from.
MisterChikyu 3 months ago
@MisterChikyu NVM
bamfan2044 3 months ago
Go with a i3 2130
thereddog223 3 months ago
"E" is for expensive....duhhhh
ChrisMHutchins 3 months ago
I thought Sandy Bridge Extreme was Ivy Bridge... why is Intel naming system so complex?
BinaryLinux 3 months ago
Anyone know if I should get a 2500k or get an i3-2120 and wait for ivy bridge?
Novulux 3 months ago
@Novulux can you wait? that is the real question. If you can wait, then wait. It alway better to wait, but when Ivy bridge comes out there going to be another chip comming... But if you are going to get a chip now the 2500k is best bang for the buck.
NewbieLam 3 months ago
@Novulux Man SB is fine, you will hardly get more FPS on games (assuming that's what you really asking for) with IB. If I remember correctly all IB will have over SB is more advance integrated graphics (gamers won't need that) and lower power consumption due to the shrink in die. You might wait to see if the price gets lower (which may not happen) but if you can afford it now. GO!
SWOgottaGO 3 months ago
@Novulux If I were you I would wait for ivybridge!!
EdgePointProductions 3 months ago
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYOOOOOOOO im going to get one of these to make my friend jelious
3sonyps 3 months ago
people are kinda stupid or what ? who the hell buy one of this processor for pc normal use or gaming, this are more likelly workstation processors for people who really needs to run several heavy programs at the same time.
althou if i were rich i would buy one of this just to show off......... *trollface*
frank141289 3 months ago
E is for Expensive
ltg2227 3 months ago 116
@ltg2227 haha just like the old days lol
decimat777 3 months ago
Performance is below Enthusiast, not Mainstream. Intel's current mainstream CPU is the Core i3.
Atheismrulez 3 months ago
I guess my question is - Does Intel actually expect consumers to expect the longevity of a CPU (say a top of the line config $2000+) to be limited to 2-3 years? When my clients come to me asking for a future proof system I am to tell them NOTHING is future proof - the typical response will be not to spend a lot. Flushing the 1155 platform this quickly is a catastrophic mistake for Intel just barely a year old.
StraightShooter01 3 months ago
@StraightShooter01 Did you even watched the video? Sandy Bridge E is not a replacement for Sandy Bridge, Ivy bridge is and it will fit into the current 1155 socket. Sandy bridge E was made for people that doesn't have a budget or money is no problem when building a computer. Just Because intel release a better cpu doesn't mean the older cpu is no longer good. People actually come to you for computer advice? Do you work at Best Buy or Geek Squad?
NewbieLam 3 months ago
@NewbieLam yeah the 2011 socket is kinda the same when the 1366 socket appeared. just like the i7-990X
jerrzzMF 3 months ago
@NewbieLam If you look at the x79 platform (the motherboards) as well as listen to the Intel reps - they are clearly marketing this as a gaming platform - this is an enterprise level platform with NO significant benefit to justify the price with only a modest 13% increase in performance. ie - at present - the ONLY people to benefit would be those running enterprise grade rendering software - gamers, wouldn't see ANY significant benefit compared to a 2600k maxed system.
StraightShooter01 3 months ago
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NewbieLam 3 months ago
@StraightShooter01 Holy god, do you even read other people comment before you post reply? Do you even understand how to form a argument? You didn't even answer simple questioned I posted to you, why reply at all? Please go buy a Mac or something, because you clearly seem to have very low IQ, and if you are going start stating this fact and that fact, back it up. Because last time I've been to intel and talked to the CEO he said the Sandy Bridge E was made for the new line of Intel Smart Phones!
NewbieLam 3 months ago
This has been flagged as spam show
for 990$ i can build fucking good gamer PC.
TheIHeadphones 3 months ago
for 990% i can build fucking gamer PC
TheIHeadphones 3 months ago
The x79 is a workstation class platform (major overkill for gaming), the i5-2500k is still by far the best value for those looking for a great gaming config. Take the $750 you save and get a nice video card (maybe SLI config), 27" monitor, you get the idea. There is NO gaming software out there that requires more than a quad core - high end workstation apps would see a benefit - no one else.
StraightShooter01 3 months ago
BLAH!! Just when I got 2600K 3 weeks ago! >_< screw you technology!
Sleepinglion22 3 months ago
@Sleepinglion22 Your 2600k is excellent for gaming - this is a workstation class platform - they are trying to sell it as a gaming platform - it isn't - meaning that there is no software that would even come close to taxing this at all (bf3 runs GREAT on a 2500k with a nice video card) Your 2600k should serve you very well for easily a couple years - software programmers cant keep up with high end hardware - you are in good shape with 2600k.
StraightShooter01 3 months ago 2