Socket 1366 Setup, still worth to Buy?

[Gorstak]

I'd say one gen more. I7 2600 is the cheapest and the oldest cpu capable of handling modern GPU's.

 

[micropage7]

If you talk about bottleneck when you pair with new card, it's yes
There's a risk, but if it meet his needs it would fine

 

[cucker tarlson]

Going from 3770 to X58 ? Are you high ? Lower performance at higher power draw, a cpu two generations down as an upgrade ? You can find a 1600x at 130 pounds.

 

[sepheronx]

Then there is Mobo, ram prices as well...

Triple channel with x58 does help. And they seem to overclock quite well bringing out plenty more performance. All while being cheap.

At same time too, just getting a core I7-2600K may be a much better option as you only buy the cpu

 

[phill]

I'd recommend X58 plus if it's what you really want, then why not??

I've 5 X58 rigs Still working without any issues and still flying along Love them all