CPU upgrade

[repman244]

So my 3930k is getting a bit old now, and I was looking at the Xeon E5-1680 V2 as an upgrade (I know it's only minor IPC upgrade but it's 2 more cores, more cache and same/lower power). If I choose that it would cost me around 380€ but I would not have to change any other components (RAM, MB).
But at the same time I was thinking about keeping the 3930k a bit longer and see what this year brings and change the complete system (but that would mean more €€€ due to RAM prices).

So I'm just looking for a second opinion on which option would be reasonable.

 

[ArbitraryAffection]

3930K is still a capable CPU, especially if overclocked. What are you using the system for? Gaming?

Honestly about buying a new CPU: it could be a good idea to wait a few months for the Ryzen 3000 series on 7nm. I imagine it would be a huuuge upgrade from 3930K even the mid-range parts. And DDR4 prices are slowly getting better.

 

[eidairaman1]

So my 3930k is getting a bit old now, and I was looking at the Xeon E5-1680 V2 as an upgrade (I know it's only minor IPC upgrade but it's 2 more cores, more cache and same/lower power). If I choose that it would cost me around 380€ but I would not have to change any other components (RAM, MB).
But at the same time I was thinking about keeping the 3930k a bit longer and see what this year brings and change the complete system (but that would mean more €€€ due to RAM prices).

So I'm just looking for a second opinion on which option would be reasonable.

Wait on Ryzen 2 3000 then decide.

 

[repman244]

3930K is still a capable CPU, especially if overclocked. What are you using the system for? Gaming?

Honestly about buying a new CPU: it could be a good idea to wait a few months for the Ryzen 3000 series on 7nm. I imagine it would be a huuuge upgrade from 3930K even the mid-range parts. And DDR4 prices are slowly getting better.

Some gaming, photo editing...mostly that so I can benefit from more cores.

 

[ArbitraryAffection]

Some gaming, photo editing...mostly that so I can benefit from more cores.

In that case i strongly recommend waiting for Ryzen 3000. Lisa Su almost confirmed they are bringing more than 8 cores to AM4. That means low-cost access to core counts previously limited to big bucks HEDT. 7nm will allow even lower end Am4 boards to handle them. Imagine a 12-core 24-thread part which you can place into a $100-150 motherboard A decent 16GB of DDR4 here cost around £120 and the best B-die 3200c14 kits are sub £200. I think it will be better come Ryzen 3000. So it would be great to wait Also i suspect intel will have to counter it somehow.

So yes my advice is save the money instead of investing into a EOL platform a complete overhaul will be better investment

 

[eidairaman1]

Some gaming, photo editing...mostly that so I can benefit from more cores.

Oc the cpu a little, how much ram you got already?

This is skt 2011 correct or 2011-3, dont recall because of so many sockets intel keeps on forcing on users...

 

[ArbitraryAffection]

Oc the cpu a little, how much ram you got already?

This is skt 2011 correct or 2011-3, dont recall because of so many sockets intel keeps on forcing on users...

Pretty sure SB-E and IB-E are the original 2011 socket. X79 and X99 chipsets. 2011-3 was introduced with X299 iirc, but yeah confusing as hell there's like 27 different sockets xD

Edit: Lol i got confused, X79 is 2011, X99 is 2011-3 and X299 is 2066. Jeeeze intel. XD

 

[repman244]

Oc the cpu a little, how much ram you got already?

This is skt 2011 correct or 2011-3, dont recall because of so many sockets intel keeps on forcing on users...

CPU is running at 4GHz - don't like going over that due to heat. I'm running 8x4GB DDR3.
Yes this is socket 2011, so only Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge work (x79 chipset).

 

[eidairaman1]

CPU is running at 4GHz - don't like going over that due to heat. I'm running 8x4GB DDR3.
Yes this is socket 2011, so only Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge work.

32GB, you are ok for now, does it support 64 or 128?

Can you reach 4.2?

 

[repman244]

32GB, you are ok for now, does it support 64 or 128?

Can you reach 4.2?

It does support 64GB but with beta BIOS - but IMO it should work ok.

Yes I can reach 4.2 without problems, however when I was looking at those Xeons, they are so much better binned and they are unlocked.

 

[ArbitraryAffection]

It does support 64GB but with beta BIOS - but IMO it should work ok.

Yes I can reach 4.2 without problems, however when I was looking at those Xeons, they are so much better binned and they are unlocked.

Honestly 200Mhz is really not worth it. You wont notice it in games and i doubt it will make a huge impact on even heavy photo editing.

 

[repman244]

Honestly 200Mhz is really not worth it. You wont notice it in games and i doubt it will make a huge impact on even heavy photo editing.

That is why I decided to keep it at 4GHz - not much performance hit but it does run less hot.

 

[ArbitraryAffection]

Do you need 32GB of RAM, or would 16GB suffice? admitedly DDR4 is a huge cost barrier for coming to the current systems.

 

[repman244]

I would prefer 32GB but I think I could manage with 16GB for some time and add 16 more later.

And yes the RAM prices is what's holding me back now - I'm not in the mood to pay more for RAM than for the CPU.

 

[heroecb]

Its not that much of a upgrade IMO. I'd say wait for Ryzen 3000 series. Or if you don't wanna wait then go for 2700x