- May 24, 2013
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Ok so I bought a new CPU paired to an MSI X99A MB with four sticks of 8GB DDR4 RAM C15 3000. Originally I bought a different RAM but decided to return it (Crucial Ballistix 2666 DDR4 2x8Gb). Today I open my iPad to see that Intel just dropped four new 2011v3 platform (X99) CPU's and I was pretty pissed. Now I don't know what I should do. My previous built consisted of a i7-3770k which I picked up for only $189 at MicroCenter when the i7-4000 Series came out for full price but as of right now MicroCenter has both i7-5820 and i7-6800 at $319 and $399, respectively. I would have thought that on launch day the previous generation card would have been discounted more but it was not as far as the website says. Now I am trying to build a system that I don't have to mess with for the next 4-6+ years. So is the 6800 better enough to return the unopened 5820k and get the 6800k? I know that its a different architecture so I really just unluckily bought last years technology and didn't think Intel would be coming out with a 2011v3 six core 12 thread CPU so soon after I picked up mine, mind you I didn't look to see when the 5820k came out (seeing how outdated it was therefore giving me insight into when the next 2011 CPU would come out.)
So basically I feel a little 'jipped' buying the previous generation card at a slightly lower price than the brand new one that just came out. MicroCenter says they have that card in their stores right now at $399. So is it worth it to swap chips considering I will only have to pay a little bit more for a new architecture and a higher clock freq? I also read that there are new features which this CPU enables regarding clock and core speeds based on use. Now I am wondering will my motherboard even be configured to utilize these features or not. I bought the MSI X99A SLI PLUS 2011v3 motherboard. So can anyone tell me something to help me out? I feel confused as on paper the clocks are only slightly higher but with a new architecture that also means natively it is faster clock to clock. What should I do and do you think this motherboard will support all the new features of the 6800K since it was released before it came out or should I wait to purchase a newer motherboard as well? Thanks for reading my long post and I hope other people are wondering the same thing so I can get a bunch of feedback. BTW I was putting in a Samsung 950 Pro NVMe 256Gb m.2 for the OS and planned on putting in the MSI Gaming GTX 1080 when that becomes available for purchase. I also have a RAID 1+0 set up for storage and two other SSD's that I put my games and important programs on like Microsoft Office 2016. BTW I will be using the Windows 10 Pro OS (64bit). I have a Corsair TX750 PSU as well if that helps you make up your mind about what I need or should do to build my 2020 system. I don't plan on using V.R. unless 'Hololens' is affordable (under $500) and I wanted to get the Ultra-wide curved G-Sync 34" Predator Monitor but am on the fence as I can get a 4K with G-Sync for much less money that can hit 120/144hz. But I really wanted the Ultra-wide Display, especially the curved one because it would fit my desk so nicely and if you have seen it in person you will know what I mean when I say "I want to game on that one (drool)".
OK that's all. Thanks for any and all replies.
So basically I feel a little 'jipped' buying the previous generation card at a slightly lower price than the brand new one that just came out. MicroCenter says they have that card in their stores right now at $399. So is it worth it to swap chips considering I will only have to pay a little bit more for a new architecture and a higher clock freq? I also read that there are new features which this CPU enables regarding clock and core speeds based on use. Now I am wondering will my motherboard even be configured to utilize these features or not. I bought the MSI X99A SLI PLUS 2011v3 motherboard. So can anyone tell me something to help me out? I feel confused as on paper the clocks are only slightly higher but with a new architecture that also means natively it is faster clock to clock. What should I do and do you think this motherboard will support all the new features of the 6800K since it was released before it came out or should I wait to purchase a newer motherboard as well? Thanks for reading my long post and I hope other people are wondering the same thing so I can get a bunch of feedback. BTW I was putting in a Samsung 950 Pro NVMe 256Gb m.2 for the OS and planned on putting in the MSI Gaming GTX 1080 when that becomes available for purchase. I also have a RAID 1+0 set up for storage and two other SSD's that I put my games and important programs on like Microsoft Office 2016. BTW I will be using the Windows 10 Pro OS (64bit). I have a Corsair TX750 PSU as well if that helps you make up your mind about what I need or should do to build my 2020 system. I don't plan on using V.R. unless 'Hololens' is affordable (under $500) and I wanted to get the Ultra-wide curved G-Sync 34" Predator Monitor but am on the fence as I can get a 4K with G-Sync for much less money that can hit 120/144hz. But I really wanted the Ultra-wide Display, especially the curved one because it would fit my desk so nicely and if you have seen it in person you will know what I mean when I say "I want to game on that one (drool)".
OK that's all. Thanks for any and all replies.
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