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Is it all about the GHz for a CPU? I am currently trying to find a good CPU to replace my Intel Core i7-3820. If you have any suggestions please comment below, I would gladly appreciate it.

 

My PC build:

 

CPU: i7 3820

OS: Windows 8

RAM: 16GB Hyper X Ram

Cooling: CORSAIR H55

Motherboard: ASUS RAMPAGE IV FORMULA

HDD: 2TB

SSD: KINGSTON 240GB SSD

GRAPHICS: ASUS GTX 680

PSU: Huntkey X7 900W PSU

ODD: LG BLURAY COMBO

MOUSE: RAZER NAGA EXPERT MMO GAMING MOUSE

KEYBOARD: RAZER BLACKWIDOW ELITE 2013

MONITER: ASUS VS247H

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Is it all about the GHz for a CPU? I am currently trying to find a good CPU to replace my Intel Core i7-3820. If you have any suggestions please comment below, I would gladly appreciate it.

 

My PC build:

 

CPU: i7 3820

OS: Windows 8

RAM: 16GB Hyper X Ram

Cooling: CORSAIR H55

Motherboard: ASUS RAMPAGE IV FORMULA

HDD: 2TB

SSD: KINGSTON 240GB SSD

GRAPHICS: ASUS GTX 680

PSU: Huntkey X7 900W PSU

ODD: LG BLURAY COMBO

MOUSE: RAZER NAGA EXPERT MMO GAMING MOUSE

KEYBOARD: RAZER BLACKWIDOW ELITE 2013

MONITER: ASUS VS247H

Why do you want to replace your 3820? also no its not all about the ghz its important but not the be all and end all

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is it all about GHZ? no.

should you upgrade your CPU? no.

BUT you can overclock that cpu to 4.2ghz if i remember right (but that might be an issue with that h55)

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No, it isn't always about dem jiggahertz.

Upgraded that GPU first. (you have the PSU for SLI/cfx GPU's if you wanted too.)
Just wait for Broadwell-E or later.
 

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Thanks for the advice guys  :)

I will most likely invest in a new GPU and some new cooling.

Any suggestions?

 

The Cooler Master Eisberg 240L should cool your CPU well.

 

Depending on what case you have you could also go with other options

who cares...

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Is it all about the GHz for a CPU? I am currently trying to find a good CPU to replace my Intel Core i7-3820. If you have any suggestions please comment below, I would gladly appreciate it.

 

My PC build:

 

CPU: i7 3820

OS: Windows 8

RAM: 16GB Hyper X Ram

Cooling: CORSAIR H55

Motherboard: ASUS RAMPAGE IV FORMULA

HDD: 2TB

SSD: KINGSTON 240GB SSD

GRAPHICS: ASUS GTX 680

PSU: Huntkey X7 900W PSU

ODD: LG BLURAY COMBO

MOUSE: RAZER NAGA EXPERT MMO GAMING MOUSE

KEYBOARD: RAZER BLACKWIDOW ELITE 2013

MONITER: ASUS VS247H

is this system purely for gaming?

| CPU: Core i7-8700K @ 4.89ghz - 1.21v  |  Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING  |  CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 |
| GPU: MSI RTX 3080Ti Ventus 3X OC  |  RAM: 32GB T-Force Delta RGB 3066mhz |
| Displays: Acer Predator XB270HU 1440p Gsync 144hz IPS Gaming monitor | Oculus Quest 3 VR

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No, it is not all about the GHz. Hence why AMD chips are clocked higher and still cannot compete on the same level as Intel. If you already have a good CPU, then yes it is all about the gigglehurts. Tho in your case, there is no reason to replace your CPU. The i7-3820 shouldn't hold you back from doing anything. It is a solid and strong CPU, save your money and put it towards what comes down the road in the next 6-12 months. GTX 800 is on its way and so is x99.

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No, it is not all about the GHz. Hence why AMD chips are clocked higher and still cannot compete on the same level as Intel. If you already have a good CPU, then yes it is all about the gigglehurts. Tho in your case, there is no reason to replace your CPU. The i7-3820 shouldn't hold you back from doing anything. It is a solid and strong CPU, save your money and put it towards what comes down the road in the next 6-12 months. GTX 800 is on its way and so is x99.

 

That doesnt make sense.

 

But anyway its a good question you asked that, the clock does matter when it comes to speed when comparing the same microarchitecture BUT when it comes to comparing to different microarchitecture such as comparing Sandy bridge and Haswell it does not matter. For example a sandy chip at 1GHz and a Haswell chip at 1GHz should perform differently (they do).

Slick:

I don't care if you are right or wrong... someone will come around and correct you if you are wrong. What people need to realize is that we need to step up as a community and get above the pathetic fights and bickering. Share knowledge, be friendly, enjoy your stay.

He also forgot to mention if you dont know about the topic then dont make stuff up. Dont claim fake or assume things just by reading the title, Read the post. It doesnt matter if you made 3,000 as it could be mostly crap...

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Yes it is :D

should game pretty nicely and smooth, overclock the graphics card and wait till GTX 880.. your machine is powerful enough! have fun!

| CPU: Core i7-8700K @ 4.89ghz - 1.21v  |  Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING  |  CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 |
| GPU: MSI RTX 3080Ti Ventus 3X OC  |  RAM: 32GB T-Force Delta RGB 3066mhz |
| Displays: Acer Predator XB270HU 1440p Gsync 144hz IPS Gaming monitor | Oculus Quest 3 VR

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