I7 2600k vs 980x (same price)
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joeman99
February 19, 2012 3:32:57 PM
Hi,
Today I want to ask what I should do because I can get a 980x chip brand-new (seriously) boxed version and un-used for 220 euros, I can also get a 2600k for about 200 euros. I want to ask you people which one I should get? Basically I am doing all the high-tech stuff such as rendering and heavy-gaming. I know that 2600k SB is new architecture but how will the 980x hexa-core perform for about the same price (for me then). OR SHOULD I WAIT FOR intels ivy bridge and go for an i5 3570k by then (price = 220/225$ then). I really don't have a clue people, plz help?
Thnx in advance!
Today I want to ask what I should do because I can get a 980x chip brand-new (seriously) boxed version and un-used for 220 euros, I can also get a 2600k for about 200 euros. I want to ask you people which one I should get? Basically I am doing all the high-tech stuff such as rendering and heavy-gaming. I know that 2600k SB is new architecture but how will the 980x hexa-core perform for about the same price (for me then). OR SHOULD I WAIT FOR intels ivy bridge and go for an i5 3570k by then (price = 220/225$ then). I really don't have a clue people, plz help?
Thnx in advance!
More about : 2600k 980x price
Hello joeman99;
Here are some benchmark testing comparisons for AMD Phenom II X4 980 BE & Intel Core i7 2600K
They should help you get a better idea of the strengths of both CPUs.
Overall, the Core i7 2600K is going to be your best option.
Here are some benchmark testing comparisons for AMD Phenom II X4 980 BE & Intel Core i7 2600K
They should help you get a better idea of the strengths of both CPUs.
Overall, the Core i7 2600K is going to be your best option.
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joeman99
February 19, 2012 7:31:52 PM
joeman99
February 19, 2012 8:23:54 PM
joeman99
February 19, 2012 8:27:55 PM
joeman99
February 19, 2012 8:30:13 PM
joeman99
February 19, 2012 8:43:28 PM
I am almost sure that I checked out everything, he has 5 of them left. I was shocked because of the price being that low. Right now I am doubting whether I should buy it or not, but I am almost absolutely sure it's a genuine intel 980x processor and it's sealed. But what I also wonder is the Ivy Bridge processors were going to be kick ass from what I read but that's 2 months waiting, I wouldn't mind it as long as what I do is futureproof.
joeman99
February 19, 2012 8:47:40 PM
joeman99
February 20, 2012 3:57:59 PM
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February 20, 2012 4:23:39 PM
joeman99 said:
Hi, thank you both for your replies, I do know this person for quite a bit now, but from what I know so far again is that he bought those processors from a company which got bankrupt, so he got them pretty cheap.personally if i had an lga 1366 motherboard, you would be my new best friend.
and don't sell all 5 at once, you don't want to flood the market!
computernewb said:
just remember the old saying. "if its too good to be true, it probably is"edit: even newegg accidentally sold fake i7's
Newegg sold fake i7s? Oh jeez, that makes me wonder.
Anyway a 980x at that price is unreal. Ask the guy why it's so cheap and ask him if you can refund it if you don't like it. If he says no, ask him why. If he's hesitant, it's probably fake dude.
Are you getting a 2600K from the same guy? The 2600K at 200 euros is pretty good and that isn't as scary as the 980x price. But it might also be fake since he's selling it for such a cheap price.
Your safest bet is to wait for a 3570K and buy that instead.
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how'd that happen with newegg and fake i7's.?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQrAOQ4TzQc <-----hitler is even mad about it
2600K would be more power efficient and offer better single threaded performance, which also means it is the better gaming processor. Not sure what type of rendering your doing, but most software that renders can make use of many threads and would perform better on the 980x, either way that is a steal for a 980x and I would take it over the 2600K.
joeman99
February 20, 2012 7:17:28 PM
joeman99 said:
Hmm, thanks again for the replies, this week I will go to him, is there anything which helps me to figure if processor is genuine? Are there any seals or something like that which identifies whether it's a fake or real product? Thank you in advance.Greetz
Make sure there are pins on the back and make sure he doesn't have a dirty look
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I'm thinking of turning a profit and then getting a Z68 Gen3 or Z77 and Ivy Bridge.
Makes more sense, the 2600K more than rolled with the 980X and is far more efficient, tri-channel is a fallacy. I sold my i7 950 and Gigabyte G1 Guerrilla wen with a Z68 Gen 3, 2500K invested the rest for a rainy day. Namely Haswell.
best way would be to put it in a pc to test but if you dont have the parts then thats out
look at the quality of the packaging--any seals and holograms especially
open one and have a look at the cpu
i believe the fakes werent convincing once you got a look at them
i think they were just cast from metal in one lump
look at the quality of the packaging--any seals and holograms especially
open one and have a look at the cpu
i believe the fakes werent convincing once you got a look at them
i think they were just cast from metal in one lump
mcnumpty23 said:
wouldnt the pins be on the motherboard on that cpu?What are these called then?
http://thecoolgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/in...
thats not the image that was there a minute ago--and its not clear enough to really see--try this one
http://www.pcgameshardware.com/&menu=browser&image_id=1...
click on it for supersize
looks like contacts not pins to me
http://www.pcgameshardware.com/&menu=browser&image_id=1...
click on it for supersize
looks like contacts not pins to me
mcnumpty23 said:
thats not the image that was there a minute ago--and its not clear enough to really see--try this onehttp://www.pcgameshardware.com/&menu=browser&image_id=1...
click on it for supersize
looks like contacts not pins to me
It was a legitimate question. I asked what they were called.
the first image showed pins
not that it matters
mine was also a legitimate question whether the pins were on the motherboard or the cpu
didnt want him looking for pins on the cpu and not finding them thinking its a fake
wasnt trying to flame you--just trying to clear up if the pins were in fact on the motherboard or the cpu
not that it matters
mine was also a legitimate question whether the pins were on the motherboard or the cpu
didnt want him looking for pins on the cpu and not finding them thinking its a fake
wasnt trying to flame you--just trying to clear up if the pins were in fact on the motherboard or the cpu
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