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Get the 2600K or the 2700K, that is the question?

Get the 2600K or 2700K?


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qubit

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There is your key phrase. The 7000 series will be out by then, and the 600 series should be close if not already out. Yes, I'm planning on going with the one of the 7900s, so it makes perfect sense to me.

What, you don't use nvidia?! <aghast>

qubit challenges DS to handbags at dawn over this important issue and offers him the choice of the pink or the blue handbag.
 
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What, you don't use nvidia?! <aghast>

qubit challenges DS to handbags at dawn over this important issue and offers him the choice of the pink or the blue handbag.

Well, with AMD's recent track record, Nvidia might be the better option. The 7000s will be out first though, so I'll know for sure then.

I'll take the pink. It matches my tutu.
 

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Well, with AMD's recent track record, Nvidia might be the better option. The 7000s will be out first though, so I'll know for sure then.

I'll take the pink. It matches my tutu.

While AMD is a bit crap with their processors (yes, Bulldozer is a lemon, there's no denying it) their graphics cards are much better and do give nvidia a good run for their money, so I wouldn't discount their 7-series when they come out. Anyway, I'm being naughty now and taking my thread off topic. :eek:

Damn, I wanted the pink one!
 

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While AMD is a bit crap with their processors (yes, Bulldozer is a lemon, there's no denying it) their graphics cards are much better and do give nvidia a good run for their money, so I wouldn't discount their 7-series when they come out. Anyway, I'm being naughty now and taking my thread off topic. :eek:

Damn, I wanted the pink one!

Derailed a bit from CPU choice :rolleyes: a 2600K is a great choice for your GTX580, just make sure the mobo you buy has a UEFI bios, then it will be able to take Ivy Bridge.

Qu'est ce que le fuck is handbags at dawn? :wtf:
 

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I know right? I wasnt even mad though, I just laughed and popped the next one in the socket :)
I have 3 2700ks on order at the moment will update with my results for sure by the end of the week

all three do x56 on air so far :laugh: srs thanks newegg :eek: ln2 testing tomorrow
 

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all three do x56 on air so far :laugh: srs thanks newegg :eek: ln2 testing tomorrow

So what clock frequency does a x56 multiplier get you?
 

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100x56=5600mhz
Just binning quick on air to weed out garbage chips so I dont waste any ln2:) seems they're all decent. The one booted x55 at 1.48v lol
 

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5.6GHz on air? That's huge. What kind of cooler do you have on it?
 

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venemous X not mounted just resting on top :)
 

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I voted 2700k. Hopefully it aint gona cost u too much more.
 
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Im going for the 3930K but I've always wasted money lol, but the 2700K would be my vote it mite not overclock much more but it will run cooler at the same clocks as the 2600K.
 
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The 2600K or for cost cutting measures Bulldozer. Both will do just fine in gaming.
 

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I just love the number of people that voted Bulldozer :laugh: (including me). That one's just for the lulz...

Anyway, I've set my heart on the 2700K. I want the bigger model number to show in Windows (sad, but true and very me) it doesn't cost much more and there's a chance that the chip is that little bit better, judging by some of the posts on here.

Oh and I'm glad that I haven't bought Battlefield 3, because the 2600K & 2700K come with a free activation code for it. Awesome. :D

Im going for the 3930K but I've always wasted money lol, but the 2700K would be my vote it mite not overclock much more but it will run cooler at the same clocks as the 2600K.

Oh no, that sounds so much like me! :eek:
 
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LOL, theres no chance its any better overflocking wise. You *may* be able to run it at lower volts but Im afraid you have that same chance with a 2600k. Last time Im saying this, ITS THE SAME CHIP, just with a higher multi. Id rather keep the $30 difference and have a bar night, than e-peen. You are so vain...shame on you!
 

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LOL, theres no chance its any better overflocking wise. You *may* be able to run it at lower volts but Im afraid you have that same chance with a 2600k. Last time Im saying this, ITS THE SAME CHIP, just with a higher multi. Id rather keep the $30 difference and have a bar night, than e-peen. You are so vain...shame on you!

Yes, it's true! :eek: :laugh:

I'll take your word for it that it's the same as the 2600K in every other way. :toast:
 
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