Getting a motherboard for an old i7 or MB + new CPU

PandaBear270 · Nov 26, 2013

Hello.
I want to upgrade my system. Recently I found out a old Core i7 3820 in my backroom.
It seems to be okay...
The question is... I don't know if I should go with it and get a 200$ LGA2011 motherboard for it, or go for a whole new motherboard and CPU. My budget for anything else is 410€.
Any ideas?

CTurbo · Nov 26, 2013

The i7 3820 is not THAT old. I would either build with it or sell it. It's a great processor though. I would probably just use it if I were you.

Shneiky · Nov 26, 2013

That CPU would be a large upgrade on your current system. For 400 EUR you can get a descent motherboard, new PSU and a good cooler (if you don't already have you). The I7 3820 is still rock solid. Even though the 4820 came out, the difference between them is minimal.

PandaBear270 · Nov 26, 2013

Thank you for your response. So, you think it would be more worth to stick to it than go for the newer i7's?

CTurbo · Nov 26, 2013

Yes it's an awesome processor and it's not THAT old

PandaBear270 · Nov 26, 2013

Thanks, I will buy a motherboard for it and I will see if there is a chance to re-use my CM Seidon 120M because I think I lost the screws and stuff for LGA2011 lol...

logainofhades · Nov 26, 2013

Hardware store will have what screws you need probably. I have had to go there for coolers in the past.

PandaBear270 · Nov 26, 2013

I have taken in consideration this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $457.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-26 18:38 EST-0500)

Seems that the gain in single core performance would benefit me more than the all-core performance? (2,182 PSM vs 1,943 PSM).

logainofhades · Nov 26, 2013

Given that the 3930k still holds its own against a 4770k, I would say that the 3820 will still do very well. Single core would be fairly close as it has a higher clock speed than the 4670. 3.6ghz vs 3.4ghz. I would rather have the multicore support going forward. Games are heading that direction. Some software already has.

PandaBear270 · Nov 26, 2013

logainofhades :

If I follow your suggestion I would get the motherboard and a second 7770 to SLI with my current one:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X79-UD3 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($214.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card ($110.38 @ Newegg)
Total: $390.36
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-26 19:56 EST-0500)

PandaBear270 · Nov 27, 2013

I have other option: I get the Core i7 4771 and a new motherboard, and I update the GPU later.
Would be worth it? There is not so much difference between 3820 and 4771. All I want is the build able to do gaming, video recording, editing and encoding with a decent speed.

CTurbo · Nov 27, 2013

If you already have a 3820, use that. It's a great cpu.

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