Xeon E3-1230 v3?

timppster · Jan 24, 2014

Hey!

Im looking into building a new PC soon. I posted a question before asking if a AMD FX 8320 was good and you guys said it would be perfect. But now im looking into the Xeon processors. So the one Im looking into is the E3-1230 v3. It's similar priced to the i5 4670k, But the main reason im looking into the Xeon is because i hardly do any gaming on my computer, Im mostly doing Video editing and rendering in After Effects & Sony Vegas, thats why I think im going to go with a Xeon.

I know overclocking is not possible on Xeons, but that doesn't really matter because im not a big fan of overclocking!

These are the parts I think im gonna go with!
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2GUIR

Is there anyway i could improve it in someway? and is there something i should consider not buying!

Thanks!

AshyCFC · Jan 24, 2014

Question: Why such a cooler on a non ocable CPU I guess its for noise but worth asking. Since you aren't ocing you could get a cheaper mobo unless you need all the dSata 6 ports

aevm · Jan 24, 2014

I would replace the Xeon and the Noctua cooler with an i7-4770K
http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=I7-4770KBX&c=CJ

Your total goes up by $12. Performance would be better. You can use the 4770k with its stock cooler, since you don't intend to overclock. If you change your mind about overclocking later you can add the Noctua, and the 4770k will allow overclocking all right.

aevm · Jan 24, 2014

No hard drive? Where will all those videos go? An 120GB SSD sounds a bit small to store Windows and software and all your work.

DeathAndPain · Jan 24, 2014

■ You are wasting money on a Z87 mainboard even though you are not going to overclock. Unless you want an expensive mainboard because you desire it as a status symbol, ask yourself whether a B85 mainboard for half the money (e.g. the Asrock B85 Pro4) would not do just the same. Is there really anything this mainboard can offer you that a cheap B85 mainboard cannot? I am talking about features you will actually be using, not about ones that look nice on the paper but which are of zero practical importance (like 6 vs 4 SATA 3.0-ports when hardly anyone ever connects more than 4 hard disks to his computer).
■ Provided you have the money to spare, you can go faster with the Xeon E3-1270 v3. Of course it is debatable whether you are willing to fork out the additional money for the small gain. Just wanted to make you aware that there is an option for you here (and you could easily pay for it by saving the money on the unnecessary Z87 mainboard).
■ The PSU is oversized. 500W will do nicely for the system you are planning to get. Save the money on the wattage and invest it in getting a Seasonic PSU for maximum quality, quietness and reliability.

timppster · Jan 24, 2014

AshyCFC :

Yea the reason i was looking into the Noctua Cooler is mostly because i want a quiet system but also low temps. And tbh i choose that mobo because it had 8 USB ports, i didn't realise that i don't need it because im not ocing. I don't think im gonna use all 6 sata port, at the most i'll probably use 3, 1 for SSD and two other for 2 HDD that i'll buy later, i have 2 external harddrive, one 500GB and one 3TB so I need some USB ports

timppster · Jan 24, 2014

aevm :

I have two external hard drives which gives me a total of 3.5TB (3.6TB with the SSD) so thats not really a problem

and as a response to your other question about the i7, I want a quiet system so thats why i was looking at the Noctua cooler. Even tho im not OCing with the i7, I'm probably going to buy a 212 EVO just to keep it quiter & cooler

not sure yet what to do!

timppster · Jan 24, 2014

DeathAndPain :

■ You are wasting money on a Z87 mainboard even though you are not going to overclock. Unless you want an expensive mainboard because you desire it as a status symbol, ask yourself whether a B85 mainboard for half the money (e.g. the Asrock B85 Pro4) would not do just the same. Is there really anything this mainboard can offer you that a cheap B85 mainboard cannot? I am talking about features you will actually be using, not about ones that look nice on the paper but which are of zero practical importance (like 6 vs 4 SATA 3.0-ports when hardly anyone ever connects more than 4 hard disks to his computer).
■ Provided you have the money to spare, you can go faster with the Xeon E3-1270 v3. Of course it is debatable whether you are willing to fork out the additional money for the small gain. Just wanted to make you aware that there is an option for you here (and you could easily pay for it by saving the money on the unnecessary Z87 mainboard).
■ The PSU is oversized. 500W will do nicely for the system you are planning to get. Save the money on the wattage and invest it in getting a Seasonic PSU for maximum quality, quietness and reliability.

I ACCIDENTLY PICKED THIS AS A SOLUTION :S

I don't really know the reason i picked a Z87 board, but i'll change it if thats best.
the reason i picked a 600W PSU is im planning on upgrading to a GTX 770 in the future!

AshyCFC · Jan 24, 2014

212 evo is solid and not that noisy at all as well, hell even the cheaper tx3 is a solid unit that is quiet IMO.

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