Sandy Bridge-E core i7 3960X Engineering Sample - worth it?

[cursed4eva]

I see this offer on ebay for a 3960X for $478, its an engineering sample, is it worth considering over the 3930x for about $550?

 

[Mousemonkey]

No, ES chips should not be sold on to the general public,

 

[popatim]

is $70 worth giving up your warranty and possibly getting a buggy ES chip?

 

[cursed4eva]

@popatim the 3960x sells for $1000+ bro... so $522 to give up warranty and a buggy chip is what lured me in and confused me