Xeon workstation build

[Rehmat]

HI all. just wanted and get some opinions on my extreme price/performance budget xeon workstation before i build it.

 

Xeon E3-1220 v3

AsRock B85M PRO4

8GB DDR3 1333mhz

Nvidia gtx 750 

Evga 500B PSU

 

I decided to go with a xeon chip  as it provided most performance/pound and it is still very capable and much cheaper than its i7 counterparts.

This workstation will be used for photoshop, lightroom, CAD, and chrome browsing.

I dont plan on doing gaming with this system. Also it would be interesting to find out  if the e3 1220 v1 is still as good in real-life usage as the v3 version. I have looked at online benchmarks but have not found much other than the typical synthetic stuff. If the e3 1220v1 is the same as the v3 then i might go with it as a cheaper option. BTW I am uk based if that makes a difference. 

 

Also if anybody can tell me if there is a better budget xeon build i'll be happy to find out  

 

Thanks

 

[LienusLateTips]

Get a different PSU. CX450 or Pure Power 11 400W can be gotten for cheap new.

[BigDamn]

How much of a budget are you on and what price is that CPU? If you really want to cheap out, look into getting a Xeon X3470 and LGA 1156 board on AliExpress. The CPU by itself is about $30. I did this for fun a few months ago, ordered a Xeon X3440 and Asus P755 board for just under $70 USD. Was able to push the CPU from 2.5ghz to 4ghz and it kept up with my old FX 8320 (without the FX OC'd). Not too shabby for the money. The CPU you listed is faster, however.

[MojangYang]

Don’t take this too seriously but...

Xeon x5690 + x58 LGA1366 Motherboard? Because it’s cheap and comparable to the i7 8700 in threads and clock!

[UrbanFreestyle]

would the 1220 v5 fit? i have a spare one at home.would the 1220 v5 fit? i have a spare one at home.

[Rehmat]

@BigDamn @Mojanguser @UrbanFreestyle

 TBH i have a dual x5650 based server and would like to go newer for future-proofing. Any ideas how much your build cost and what parts you used? 

Thanks My budget is around £200 ish not including the case

[LienusLateTips]

2 hours ago, Rehmat said:

@BigDamn @Mojanguser @UrbanFreestyle

 TBH i have a dual x5650 based server and would like to go newer for future-proofing. Any ideas how much your build cost and what parts you used? 

Thanks My budget is around £200 ish not including the case

The 5650 would still be better as it has more threads.

[Rehmat]

@LienusLateTips would the x5650 be better in real world than the e3 1220 v1?

Also just looking at ebay Uk both build would be a similar price. An intel dq67ow mobo with a  e3 1220v1 with ram would work out to about £90. 

A x5650 with ram and mobo would work out to  £150 .

also what psu 450w+ would you recommend?

[LienusLateTips]

1 hour ago, Rehmat said:

@LienusLateTips would the x5650 be better in real world than the e3 1220 v1?

Also just looking at ebay Uk both build would be a similar price. An intel dq67ow mobo with a  e3 1220v1 with ram would work out to about £90. 

A x5650 with ram and mobo would work out to  £150 .

also what psu 450w+ would you recommend?

Yeah, since the X5650 has 6C/12T instead of the 1220's 4C/4T. Huge difference.

 

You don't need 450W.

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/t8c48d/be-quiet-pure-power-11-400-w-80-gold-certified-atx-power-supply-bn292

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/FQ648d/corsair-power-supply-cp9020101na

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/gt22FT/be-quiet-pure-power-11-cm-400-w-80-gold-certified-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-bn296

[Rehmat]

@LienusLateTips both xeons do not have graphics so i was planning on using a gtx750/1030 and a 10gbe fiber card.

I have not been able to find a x58 mobo with pcie x16 for gpu and at least an x4 for 10gbe.