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i7 3930K and DX79SI for C$300; Good deal or not?

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So I've found a local deal for a used i7 3930K, Intel DX79SI, and some random CPU cooler (that I'll ditch for something better) for $300 CAD.

 

I'm thinking of using this combo for a spare general-purpose build. But I'm not sure if it's worth going with such an old platform with Ryzen 3000 just around the corner.

 

Do you guys think this is a good deal? Or should I pass on it?

 

@CUDAcores89 I know you're into used PC parts, what do you think about this?

 

Thanks!

CPU: Intel Core i7-950 Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R CPU Cooler: NZXT HAVIK 140 RAM: Corsair Dominator DDR3-1600 (1x2GB), Crucial DDR3-1600 (2x4GB), Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR3-1600 (1x4GB) GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 770 DirectCU II 2GB SSD: Samsung 860 EVO 2.5" 1TB HDDs: WD Green 3.5" 1TB, WD Blue 3.5" 1TB PSU: Corsair AX860i & CableMod ModFlex Cables Case: Fractal Design Meshify C TG (White) Fans: 2x Dynamic X2 GP-12 Monitors: LG 24GL600F, Samsung S24D390 Keyboard: Logitech G710+ Mouse: Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum Mouse Pad: Steelseries QcK Audio: Bose SoundSport In-Ear Headphones

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Why would you get this when you can get equivalent performance with a Ryzen 1600 and a board for $200? Unless there are features from X79 that you need, this is an easy pass.

 

Edit: just realized that you said CAD. Still, a Ryzen 1600 combo should be under $300 CAD.

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1 minute ago, badreg said:

Why would you get this when you can get equivalent performance with a Ryzen 1600 and a board for $200?

https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-3930K-vs-AMD-Ryzen-5-1600/1487vs3919

 

A 3930K will kill a Ryzen 5 1600 when overclocked.

 

Also the Ryzen 5 1600 is C$190 (and motherboards aren't C$10): https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/mV98TW/amd-ryzen-5-1600-32ghz-6-core-processor-yd1600bbaebox

CPU: Intel Core i7-950 Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R CPU Cooler: NZXT HAVIK 140 RAM: Corsair Dominator DDR3-1600 (1x2GB), Crucial DDR3-1600 (2x4GB), Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR3-1600 (1x4GB) GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 770 DirectCU II 2GB SSD: Samsung 860 EVO 2.5" 1TB HDDs: WD Green 3.5" 1TB, WD Blue 3.5" 1TB PSU: Corsair AX860i & CableMod ModFlex Cables Case: Fractal Design Meshify C TG (White) Fans: 2x Dynamic X2 GP-12 Monitors: LG 24GL600F, Samsung S24D390 Keyboard: Logitech G710+ Mouse: Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum Mouse Pad: Steelseries QcK Audio: Bose SoundSport In-Ear Headphones

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