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Would you guys recommend getting two Xeon e5 2670s for gaming becuase I'm in the process of upgrading my pc. I mostly use my computer for gaming(csgo majority of the time, but I'm also picking up gta5), but I do occasionally use it to do my computer science homework 

I currently have an fx 6100 so pretty much anything right now would be an upgrade
If i were to get the two Xeons I would already have the RAM for it but the thing keeping me away is the $300-$400 for a two slot LGA 2011 motherboard

Any suggestions for alternatives for gaming? 

Also I was planning on getting a GTX1060 6gb but I'm open to other suggestions as well.

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An i5-6600k + Z170 board ($350~) will be better and cheaper, or you could go with an i5-6400+H110 board ($220~). Both will be better for gaming. 

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2 minutes ago, cowsgonemad said:

Would you guys recommend getting two Xeon e5 2670s for gaming becuase I'm in the process of upgrading my pc. I mostly use my computer for gaming(csgo majority of the time, but I'm also picking up gta5), but I do occasionally use it to do my computer science homework 

I currently have an fx 6100 so pretty much anything right now would be an upgrade
If i were to get the two Xeons I would already have the RAM for it but the thing keeping me away is the $300-$400 for a two slot LGA 2011 motherboard

Any suggestions for alternatives for gaming? 

Also I was planning on getting a GTX1060 6gb but I'm open to other suggestions as well.

Xeons are workstation CPU's and are not designed for gaming.
An I5 6500 is probably closer to what you'll be wanting

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1 minute ago, The Flying Sloth said:

Xeons are workstation CPU's and are not designed for gaming.
An I5 6500 is probably closer to what you'll be wanting

 

*Xeons weren't designed for gaming, but that doesn't mean they can't be use for gaming.

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3 minutes ago, itsmyjobtoknow said:

 

*Xeons weren't designed for gaming, but that doesn't mean they can't be use for gaming.

I personally run dual xeons for gaming so I am well aware of that.

With the Xeons OP is going for it will be much more cost effective to just get a 6500 and call it a day

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4 minutes ago, itsmyjobtoknow said:

 

*Xeons weren't designed for gaming, but that doesn't mean they can't be use for gaming.

You're right, it just means they perform worse at gaming.

And no, you don't need 32 threads to do "science homework" so it is a waste of money.

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As I own just one e5 2670 I can assure you that games will not even go over 65% usage on just one, buying two for just gaming is pointless for that amount of money get a skylake i7.

 

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5 hours ago, SLAYR said:

As I own just one e5 2670 I can assure you that games will not even go over 65% usage on just one, buying two for just gaming is pointless for that amount of money get a skylake i7.

I also own the same CPU and can back this up. Going with two us a waste. Just get a newer i7 or i5 if all you want to do is gaming. 

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