Intel Xeon E3 1230 V3

[Mecklund]

Quick question, I was hoping someone could explain how the graphics will work. The Intel Xeon E3 1230 V3 does not support a GPU. Does that mean i have to purchase a graphics card as well? I am going to use this processor in conjunction with the AsRock Z87M Extreme 4. Or will the motherboard provide the graphics?

[legopc]

nope you will need a dedicated gpu becus the mobo wont provide a gpu the cpu does and with a the xeons the thing is disabled 

[Exo]

Xeon based processors don't have an integrated graphics solution. It's more aimed at the professional market, where people need high compute power and workstation-type graphic horsepower. If you want integrated graphics and most of the compute power, go for the Z87 - 4770k platform.

 

EDIT: If you want more aggressive pricing to compare with the E3 1230 V3, then the 4670k CPU would be paramount. http://ark.intel.com/compare/75048,75123,75054 (CPU comparison).

[Anubikai]

Quick question, I was hoping someone could explain how the graphics will work. The Intel Xeon E3 1230 V3 does not support a GPU. Does that mean i have to purchase a graphics card as well? I am going to use this processor in conjunction with the AsRock Z87M Extreme 4. Or will the motherboard provide the graphics?

 

if your not planning on getting a nice gpu and want the xeon just buy a small standard gpu that runs off of pci express like a 7750 or something. Im sure there are some great cheap options that will destroy igpu performance....

 

-Anubikai

[Mecklund]

Xeon based processors don't have an integrated graphics solution. It's more aimed at the professional market, where people need high compute power and workstation-type graphic horsepower. If you want integrated graphics and most of the compute power, go for the Z87 - 4770k platform.

Well maybe you can suggest a solution to my inexperience. 

 

I am trying to build a home server for learning project. I have a friend that is recommending I learn how to set up a file server, vmware and a dns server. I'm struggling trying to figure out how much to spend on that. Currently I seem to be at about $1500.00. Do you have a recommendation for a server cpu and motherboard? Thanks in advance.

[Mecklund]

if your not planning on getting a nice gpu and want the xeon just buy a small standard gpu that runs off of pci express like a 7750 or something. Im sure there are some great cheap options that will destroy igpu performance....

 

-Anubikai

That's what i was thinking too. I've seen them for about $40. Thank you!

[Mecklund]

Xeon based processors don't have an integrated graphics solution. It's more aimed at the professional market, where people need high compute power and workstation-type graphic horsepower. If you want integrated graphics and most of the compute power, go for the Z87 - 4770k platform.

 

EDIT: If you want more aggressive pricing to compare with the E3 1230 V3, then the 4670k CPU would be paramount. http://ark.intel.com/compare/75048,75123,75054 (CPU comparison).

I was thinking about that processor as well, due to the fact that I want to have a quad core processor that I can dedicate cores to each server. Thanks.

[Samdb]

Xeons are intended for workstation and server scenarios where a GPU may not be necessary, therefore you will need a dedicated GPU. If you haven't purchased the CPU I would recommend either the 4770K if you intend to edit video or work with 3D or a 4670K if you intend to solely game on your system. 

 

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[Dravic]

Xeons are intended for workstation and server scenarios where a GPU may not be necessary, therefore you will need a dedicated GPU. If you haven't purchased the CPU I would recommend either the 4770K if you intend to edit video or work with 3D or a 4670K if you intend to solely game on your system. 

 

Sam,

Intel Response Squad member

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It's what it's intended for but Xeon e3-1230v3 is just 4770 without IGPU if you use it with normal motherboard lga 1150.

 

Any 1150 mobo will do.

 

You need a dedicated GPU if you want good experience, anything like 620GT-640GT (just garbage, won't play games well) will be sufficient. 650Ti or better for gaming but Xeon is i7 so you can really really use any GPU, even most high-end.