i7-3930k V i7-4930k

[MzCatieB]

so im wondering what would be the better option 

3930k or 4930k

[Thunderjolt]

Depends on your budget. I don't think there is that much of a speed difference between them.

[nsyedhasan]

If you already have a 3930k then don't bother. If you are buying now then get a 4930k.

[Samdb]

They are essentially the same CPU. The 4930K is a more up to date version of the 3930K however is more power efficient and has a higher number of instructions per clock. If you already have the 3930K there is no point in upgrading the the 4930K as the performance does not counteract the cost. If you have a 3820 you might want to upgrade to the 4930K if you are CPU bound in the heavy workloads that you encounter. With that said I would only buy a 4930K if it was absolutely necessary as the X79 platform can be very pricey.

 

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[Volbet]

If you already have a 3930K it's not worth upgrading. The 4930K is 5-10% better performing than the 3930K, but it doesn't overclock as good.

[MzCatieB]

If you already have a 3930K it's not worth upgrading. The 4930K is 5-10% better performing than the 3930K, but it doesn't overclock as good.

i dont overclock.

 

If you already have a 3930k then don't bother. If you are buying now then get a 4930k.

its a new build, iv decided to do a shuttle gaming workstation hybrid system in a HAF XB

 

Depends on your budget. I don't think there is that much of a speed difference between them.

the 4930k is £10 cheaper than the 3930k

[Volbet]

i dont overclock.

 

its a new build, iv decided to do a shuttle gaming workstation hybrid system in a HAF XB

 

the 4930k is £10 cheaper than the 3930k

Then it sound like the 4930K is the way to go. If it's cheaper and faster then it's a no brainer

[Levent]

actually in here they sell 3930k for 742$ and 4930k for 799$ and if it was me getting that i would get(which actually i am getting one) 4930k since 50$ will worth it

[MzCatieB]

actually in here they sell 3930k for 742$ and 4930k for 799$ and if it was me getting that i would get(which actually i am getting one) 4930k since 50$ will worth it

This is the build im planning to do... its a sort of Mini gaming workstation

 

[Levent]

This is the build im planning to do... its a sort of Mini gaming workstation

 

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thats quite nice actually ,it doubles my budget on my system

by the way do anyone know if 4930k RETAIL cpu's are soldered or not because i already delidded my 3570k i know the pain it causes

[Glenwing]

thats quite nice actually ,it doubles my budget on my system

by the way do anyone know if 4930k RETAIL cpu's are soldered or not because i already delidded my 3570k i know the pain it causes

 

Ivy Bridge-E CPUs have a soldered heat shield.

[maxtuckerpc]

if it were me id get a fx-8350 and some beastly gpu's and maybe some liquid cooling loops.

[Hazy125]

Go for the Ivy based chip. I will always recommend the Sandy one as when you overclock both chips, the Sandy will usually (silicon lottery etc.) overclock past the Ivy and more than counteract the 10 percent performance gain that Ivy-E has over Sandy. However, since you don't plan on overclocking than Ivy will suit your needs better, especially since you're a game dev(?), you will probably have more need for extra PCI-e bandwidth than overclocking performance

[hehehehhehehehe]

if it were me id get a fx-8350 and some beastly gpu's and maybe some liquid cooling loops.

if it were me id get a fx-8350 and some beastly gpu's and maybe some liquid cooling loops.

8350 and 4930k don't even compare..

[Dravic]

if it were me id get a fx-8350 and some beastly gpu's and maybe some liquid cooling loops.

 

8350 and 4930k don't even compare..

 

Yea this is second time in last 5 minutes that I see a guy recommending FX 83xx instead of i7.

[Theo]

If youre buying now, why would you get a 3930k instead of the 4930k?

[Opsilon]

This is the build im planning to do... its a sort of Mini gaming workstation

 

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Dude it is awesome, and go for it, if you are not OCing maybe if you can find the new xeon ivy bridge cpu if any of them is in that range, but as a gaming workstation this is as good as it gets, all components are just right.

The only thing that might bother me personally is if sabertooth's small chipset fan is loud, other than that it's a pile of awesome!!!

Oh an i love your case choice, the XB is awesome, bought it over a month ago. Just be warned, there have been reports on newegg that the X dock may short out your drives, i personally could not give a damn about swappable HDD-s so i just unscrewed the x dock and installed my HDD the "old fashioned" way

One more thing. Do be careful with the clearance in the front you will only be able to fit 1 set of fans on your h110 because the 140 mm fans can only be installed from the inside, if you put them outside the front panel will not fit.

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/cooler_master_haf_xb_review,9.html

i believe this is an H100 here, what i would suggest is to get the H100i or the standard h100 and put 2 sets of fans, because they would fit.

Damn i had to reedit this too many time, you tube links do not display... Go to Skrachwiz channel on you tube and find the HAF XB review, go to 12 mins and listen to what the dude said.

 

One more thing, I know i have gone off topic but DO NOT, i repeat DO NOT use the CM fans, they are loud as hell, even with a 9v adapter, just put them aside and get any other ones...

[maxtuckerpc]

i agree that the i7 is tons better than the 8350.but if you spend $1000 on a cpu that is only about 65 percent better than a $200 cpu.why.

im just saying. why not spend that extra $700on some other upgrades

[WildTurtle]

i agree that the i7 is tons better than the 8350.but if you spend $1000 on a cpu that is only about 65 percent better than a $200 cpu.why.

im just saying. why not spend that extra $700on some other upgrades

The 4930k is <$600.

[maxtuckerpc]

Oh okay my bad. Should have double check the pricing

[DrainDoc]

so im wondering what would be the better option 

3930k or 4930k

Only if you are building from scratch.  4930 being the Newest technology. 

[BigD1970]

I was lucky to get a good 3930k, however, if i wouldve waited 3 months, probably wouldve got the 4930k. I hit 4.8 ghz easily.

[Hoppa]

Yep 4930k is what I'd get =]

Why don't you want to overclock? 4ghz can easily be achieved and it won't produce too much heat.

[ViruZ_HUN]

i voted 4930k becuze i want that too. but if u have a 3930k its not worth to upgrade but its ur choice

[Kuzma]

4930k for you