Sapphire Pure Black x79 Board

happy · Apr 17, 2012, 11:27 PM

Hi guys, I don't know if I should stick with SB or should I build a new rig. I just found a x79 board for 125. Should I get it?

Thanks

jsfitz54 · Apr 17, 2012, 11:42 PM

All it takes is money! Throw your wallet at it.

happy · Apr 17, 2012, 11:43 PM

Should I get it? The CPU for the 2011 mobos are crazy expensive.

Aquinus · Apr 17, 2012, 11:48 PM

How do the reviews look? I can't seem to find it. I like my SB-E build, but I also devoted the money to getting a nice motherboard.

jsfitz54 · Apr 17, 2012, 11:49 PM

Why the hesitation?

What do you want to gain?

What can't your current set up do?

Yes, the processors are expensive.

Do you have the money?

Your current build could take faster ram and a SSD.

DanishDevil · Apr 17, 2012, 11:50 PM

For $125, it might not be a terrible idea. TweakTown's review states that it isn't a bad board, but they recommend others over it. For a price of $125, then it may be a good bang/buck performance.

http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/453...w/index13.html

happy · Apr 17, 2012, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsfitz54

Why the hesitation?

What do you want to gain?

What can't your current set up do?

Yes, the processors are expensive.

Do you have the money?

I am happy with my setup right now. It does everything I throw at it. But I think the x79 board is a pretty good deal. I might build a new rig based on the 2011 but I just want to know if it's a good deal. Can't seem to find it on newegg.

Aquinus · Apr 17, 2012, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by happy

I am happy with my setup right now. It does everything I throw at it. But I think the x79 board is a pretty good deal. I might build a new rig based on the 2011 but I just want to know if it's a good deal. Can't seem to find it on newegg.

Don't go with SB-E unless you have the money to dump into it. It's not a platform to skimp on, it has way too much to offer. Keep in mind just for a 3820 and this motherboard you're looking at 450 USD.

jsfitz54 · Apr 17, 2012, 11:53 PM

Well, would you loose money on a resale if you changed your mind?

Aquinus · Apr 17, 2012, 11:54 PM

If I were you, I would use that money to get a 3770k and some nicer memory unless you were willing to go all out for a SB-E build.

Additionally, try and ditch the IDE drive.

happy · Apr 17, 2012, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsfitz54

Well, would you loose money on a resale if you changed your mind?

How much would the resale of the x79 board go for?

jsfitz54 · Apr 18, 2012, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by happy

How much would the resale of the x79 board go for?

No idea, it's a new platform.

For arguments sake are you willing to eat $25 as a loss?

happy · Apr 18, 2012, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Aquinus

If I were you, I would use that money to get a 3770k and some nicer memory unless you were willing to go all out for a SB-E build.

Additionally, try and ditch the IDE drive.

Yes those IDE actually slow down my computer when I play BF3. When the drives are shut off or something and for some reason turns back on because I get into a game of BF3. The game automatically disconnects. This happens every time I begin playing BF3. After that initial disconnection, everything is find though.

DanishDevil · Apr 18, 2012, 12:02 AM

The cheapest you can get an X79 board for on Newegg is about $200, so if the board is like new in box, I think it would be worth the investment. If you change your mind, you could resell for $150 and get a sale, I think. Only if it's like new in box.

jsfitz54 · Apr 18, 2012, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by happy

Yes those IDE actually slow down my computer when I play BF3. When the drives are shut off or something and for some reason turns back on because I get into a game of BF3. The game automatically disconnects. This happens every time I begin playing BF3. After that initial disconnection, everything is find though.

Invest in a SSD

DanishDevil · Apr 18, 2012, 12:03 AM

Unless you have $500 extra, I think you're better off beefing up other parts of your system at the moment.

happy · Apr 18, 2012, 12:04 AM

Thanks for the advice guys. I think I rather just skip the x79 board then. I though I could build a new rig based of it because the price is quite irresistible.

DanishDevil · Apr 18, 2012, 12:06 AM

If you had a mobo for $125 and a CPU for $125, then I'd call you stupid for not going for it. Not worth it at this time for you, though. An SSD and 2x4GB of RAM might help you more at the moment.

jsfitz54 · Apr 18, 2012, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by happy

I though I could build a new rig based of it because the price is quite irresistible.

Classic sales: Come hither approach with a loss leader. Spend more on processor and extras.

happy · Apr 18, 2012, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jsfitz54

Classic sales: Come hither approach with a loss leader.

Not really getting you there man.

Aquinus · Apr 18, 2012, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by happy

Not really getting you there man.

He is saying improve what you have. From the sounds of it, your budget fits into upgrading much better than building a LGA2011 build. I upgraded my machine from a Phenom II 940, keeping the hard drive, one video card, and the chassis. I ended up dumping 1800 USD into my LGA2011 upgrade, worth every penny, but make sure you have those pennies to spend first.

Apr 17, 2012, 11:27 PM	#1
happy Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 615 (0.88/day) Thanks: 192 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts System Specs	Sapphire Pure Black x79 Board Hi guys, I don't know if I should stick with SB or should I build a new rig. I just found a x79 board for 125. Should I get it? Thanks

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Apr 17, 2012, 11:48 PM	#4
Aquinus Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dover, New Hampshire, USA Posts: 4,239 (8.86/day) Thanks: 1,262 Thanked 1,318 Times in 979 Posts System Specs	How do the reviews look? I can't seem to find it. I like my SB-E build, but I also devoted the money to getting a nice motherboard. __________________ MyHeat

Apr 17, 2012, 11:42 PM	#2
jsfitz54 Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 771 (0.72/day) Thanks: 192 Thanked 178 Times in 154 Posts System Specs	All it takes is money! Throw your wallet at it.

Apr 17, 2012, 11:43 PM	#3
happy Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 615 (0.88/day) Thanks: 192 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts System Specs	Should I get it? The CPU for the 2011 mobos are crazy expensive.

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Apr 17, 2012, 11:49 PM	#5
jsfitz54 Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 771 (0.72/day) Thanks: 192 Thanked 178 Times in 154 Posts System Specs	Why the hesitation? What do you want to gain? What can't your current set up do? Yes, the processors are expensive. Do you have the money? Your current build could take faster ram and a SSD. Last edited by jsfitz54; Apr 17, 2012 at 11:56 PM.

Apr 17, 2012, 11:50 PM	#6
DanishDevil Eligible for custom title Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,631 (3.10/day) Thanks: 1,361 Thanked 2,018 Times in 1,585 Posts System Specs	For $125, it might not be a terrible idea. TweakTown's review states that it isn't a bad board, but they recommend others over it. For a price of $125, then it may be a good bang/buck performance. http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/453...w/index13.html __________________ [B/S/T: FS/FT Cisco VPN Gigabit Routers \| WTB] [Logitech Z-5500 Digital Soundroom \| The TPU Darkroom \| The TPU Zune Social \| Tech Net Subscribers Club]

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Apr 17, 2012, 11:53 PM	#9
jsfitz54 Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 771 (0.72/day) Thanks: 192 Thanked 178 Times in 154 Posts System Specs	Well, would you loose money on a resale if you changed your mind?

Apr 17, 2012, 11:54 PM	#10
Aquinus Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dover, New Hampshire, USA Posts: 4,239 (8.86/day) Thanks: 1,262 Thanked 1,318 Times in 979 Posts System Specs	If I were you, I would use that money to get a 3770k and some nicer memory unless you were willing to go all out for a SB-E build. Additionally, try and ditch the IDE drive. __________________ MyHeat

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DanishDevil Eligible for custom title Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,631 (3.10/day) Thanks: 1,361 Thanked 2,018 Times in 1,585 Posts System Specs	The cheapest you can get an X79 board for on Newegg is about $200, so if the board is like new in box, I think it would be worth the investment. If you change your mind, you could resell for $150 and get a sale, I think. Only if it's like new in box. __________________ [B/S/T: FS/FT Cisco VPN Gigabit Routers \| WTB] [Logitech Z-5500 Digital Soundroom \| The TPU Darkroom \| The TPU Zune Social \| Tech Net Subscribers Club]

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DanishDevil Eligible for custom title Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,631 (3.10/day) Thanks: 1,361 Thanked 2,018 Times in 1,585 Posts System Specs	Unless you have $500 extra, I think you're better off beefing up other parts of your system at the moment. __________________ [B/S/T: FS/FT Cisco VPN Gigabit Routers \| WTB] [Logitech Z-5500 Digital Soundroom \| The TPU Darkroom \| The TPU Zune Social \| Tech Net Subscribers Club]

Apr 18, 2012, 12:04 AM	#17
happy Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 615 (0.88/day) Thanks: 192 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts System Specs	Thanks for the advice guys. I think I rather just skip the x79 board then. I though I could build a new rig based of it because the price is quite irresistible.

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