General Intel HEDT Xeon/i7 Discussion

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

Hey, I've got AGP as well!

A variety of goods to fall back on.

Still even got some 478 gear too.

 

[Crunchy Dragon]

5 minutes ago, ShrimpBrime said:

A variety of goods to fall back on.

Still even got some 478 gear too.

Dual Athlon MPs here.

[Guest]

Just now, Crunchy Dragon said:

Dual Athlon MPs here.

Oh nice. 

Will be attending an event (date known atm) that will be including sA s754 and s939. 

I have two of the platforms. sA and s939 still left. Perhaps I'll share some overclocking here once this goes down.

Obviously not in this thread though. 

 

 

[GrockleTD]

5 hours ago, Zando Bob said:

X5680

got mine for ~50 US so i consider that fairly high price (didn't think to not spend that much on LGA 1366, was noob)

[Crunchy Dragon]

What's the consensus on the Asus X99-A versus X99-E? They're very similar boards that are very similarly priced, but are they basically equal motherboards?

 

https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/X99-E/

https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/X99AUSB_31/

 

I can see X99-E has onboard Type-C with support for a TB3 AIC, whereas the X99-A only has USB 3.1 Type-A and no support for TB3 that I can see.

[Zando_]

10 hours ago, ShrimpBrime said:

Hey there watch who you call a no funner! 

I have my old hardware too.... it predates anything in your sig. Blow your doors off with my AGP card mutha funka. 

I was calling the platform un-fun lol. I ran it too at one point and I like to think I have fun with my PCs . Lowkey ree-ing at it being pitched on my precious HEDT thread too though, to be fair. 

I don't even know what AGP is lol, my experience is limited to X58, X79, X99, Z370, X370/B450/X470, and before that I had some Core 2 Quad stuff but not on an OCable chipset (Acer OEM board lol, with a Q6600 running Windows Vista). So my actual having fun with hardware experience only extends as far back as X58, so 2009. Thus why I compared my experience with X470 to X58, because that's the platform I've mained for the longest, and also the platform I moved to Ryzen from. 

 

6 hours ago, GrockleTD said:

got mine for ~50 US so i consider that fairly high price (didn't think to not spend that much on LGA 1366, was noob)

Most seem to go for around $40, some outliers at $55, and paired sets at around $100. So yee the X5680 does sit closer to the X5690 than the X5675 on the pricing spectrum. 

 

35 minutes ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

What's the consensus on the Asus X99-A versus X99-E? They're very similar boards that are very similarly priced, but are they basically equal motherboards?

 

https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/X99-E/

https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/X99AUSB_31/

 

I can see X99-E has onboard Type-C with support for a TB3 AIC, whereas the X99-A only has USB 3.1 Type-A and no support for TB3 that I can see.

I'd go for the X99-A, depends on what features you want from the board though. The A has the OC socket, meaning you should be able to get past the 3.6-3.7Ghz wall on the uncore, likely push around 4-4.4 depending on bin and what voltages you're comfortable with on a daily. 

[Crunchy Dragon]

12 minutes ago, Zando Bob said:

I'd go for the X99-A, depends on what features you want from the board though. The A has the OC socket, meaning you should be able to get past the 3.6-3.7Ghz wall on the uncore, likely push around 4-4.4 depending on bin and what voltages you're comfortable with on a daily. 

I don't plan to do too much overclocking, but the X99-A also pushes my budget near the max when accounting for shipping...

[Zando_]

11 minutes ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

I don't plan to do too much overclocking, but the X99-A also pushes my budget near the max when accounting for shipping...

B-But HiGhEr CloCks

If the X99-E has what you need, is cheaper, and you figure you can live with only a 3.6-3.7Ghz uncore (I haven't died yet with my EVGA board doing that), then defo get that lol. 

[Crunchy Dragon]

1 minute ago, Zando Bob said:

B-But HiGhEr CloCks

If the X99-E has what you need, is cheaper, and you figure you can live with only a 3.6-3.7Ghz uncore (I haven't died yet with my EVGA board doing that), then defo get that lol. 

Kind of a tough spot to be in. Ordinarily, I'd have more time to properly research all this stuff.

[Zando_]

1 minute ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

Kind of a tough spot to be in. Ordinarily, I'd have more time to properly research all this stuff.

 Highkey would be shipping you my other X99 board rn if I hadn't already promised it to Damascus (who also needs a main rig lmao) *insert pepehands emoji*

[Crunchy Dragon]

Just now, Zando Bob said:

 Highkey would be shipping you my other X99 board rn if I hadn't already promised it to Damascus (who also needs a main rig lmao) *insert pepehands emoji*

I looked for an EVGA board, but they were all $300+

[Guest]

Found some X58 gear at HWBot. 

@Crunchy Dragon

 

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Posted February 16 (edited)

Willing to sell my X58 R3Gene
Working perfectly fine never seen any cold, missing the CMOS Battery socket(I can solder a new one if needed)
Will drop in an I7 930(Batch: 3040B318) : 
https://hwbot.org/submission/4023237_talrachilevsky_cinebench___r15_core_i7_930_691_cb
and I7 920(Batch: 3843A828)(pretty shit one):
https://hwbot.org/submission/3966820_talrachilevsky_cinebench___r15_core_i7_920_645_cb
Price: 75 Euro + Shipping, price can be discussed
Open for trades if someone interested 

 

 

 

https://community.hwbot.org/topic/194665-wts-asus-x58-rampage-iii-gene-2-cpus/

 

If you'd like me to keep an ear to the ground, no problem. I'm reg'ed at a lot of OC sites.

[Crunchy Dragon]

3 minutes ago, ShrimpBrime said:

If you'd like me to keep an ear to the ground, no problem. I'm reg'ed at a lot of OC sites

No harm in keeping up on what's going on in the used market

[Crunchy Dragon]

Well, the auction didn't work out. What I'll probably end up doing is snagging a board and CPU from a buddy of mine until I decide to shell out for another X99 board...

 

It's not a terrible setup, Z390-E and an i7-8700. Should still be plenty of power for a while.

[Guest]

12 minutes ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

Well, the auction didn't work out. What I'll probably end up doing is snagging a board and CPU from a buddy of mine until I decide to shell out for another X99 board...

 

It's not a terrible setup, Z390-E and an i7-8700. Should still be plenty of power for a while.

Thats a nice setup. 5ghx easy peasy..

Memory clocks a plenty. Killer upgrade fo sho

[Crunchy Dragon]

4 minutes ago, ShrimpBrime said:

Thats a nice setup. 5ghx easy peasy..

Memory clocks a plenty. Killer upgrade fo sho

Yeah. If this somehow doesn't work out, I can snag a Z77 setup from another guy I know featuring an i5-3570K.

[Zando_]

hoooo boy X58 lad be gettin chonky:

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RX4Yf9

CPU: Intel Core i7-970 3.2 GHz 6-Core Processor  (Purchased For $16.25)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15S 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler  (Purchased For $79.95)
Motherboard: EVGA 170-BL-E762-A1 XL ATX LGA1366 Motherboard  (Purchased For $248.95)
Memory: Kingston Savage 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (Purchased For $30.00)
Memory: Kingston Savage 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (Purchased For $30.00)
Memory: Kingston Savage 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (Purchased For $64.95)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3 GB Dual Classified ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI)  (Purchased For $90.00)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3 GB Dual Classified ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI)  (Purchased For $90.00)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case  (Purchased For $149.99)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA T2 1600 W 80+ Titanium Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  (Purchased For $179.99)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 158.5 CFM 140 mm Fan  (Purchased For $27.95)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 158.5 CFM 140 mm Fan  (Purchased For $27.95)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 158.5 CFM 140 mm Fan  (Purchased For $27.95)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 158.5 CFM 140 mm Fan  (Purchased For $27.95)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 158.5 CFM 140 mm Fan  (Purchased For $27.95)
Custom: EVGA PowerLink, Revolutionized Cable Management! 600-PL-2816-LR  (Purchased For $13.99)
Custom: EVGA PowerLink, Revolutionized Cable Management! 600-PL-2816-LR  (Purchased For $13.99)
Custom: FSLabs Graphics Card GPU Brace Support, Video Card Sag Holder Bracket, Anodized Aerospace Aluminum (Upgraded Version Black)  (Purchased For $11.99)
Custom: FSLabs Graphics Card GPU Brace Support, Video Card Sag Holder Bracket, Anodized Aerospace Aluminum (Upgraded Version Black)  (Purchased For $11.99)
Custom: Phanteks Universal Fan Controller, PH-PWHUB_02 - Low profile design,  (Purchased For $20.99)
Total: $1192.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-03-01 14:07 EST-0500

Fans and the stuff under the custom parts section should get here today, I will need to use the stock T2 cables till I can get a cablekit and probs some other stuff (like an SLI bridge) to bring the aesthetics to 11/10. Here's a test fit pic with a different PSU:


 

EDIT: Oh also forgot to note, the 970 is just a placeholder for my X5670 lol, I may use that, a W3670, or an X5675. PCPP doesn't actually have the Xeons listed so I had to make do lol.

[the pudding]

12 minutes ago, Zando Bob said:

needs another 780 classy  three's company and all that 

 

[Zando_]

Just now, the pudding said:

needs another 780 classy  three's company and all that 

 

I do have a 3 way bridge that came with my X79 Dark too... and the 1600W T2 can technically handle it, so we'll see . This board can handle up to 4x technically, but the case sadly cannot so I'd be stuck at only 3

[the pudding]

1 minute ago, Zando Bob said:

I do have a 3 way bridge that came with my X79 Dark too... and the 1600W T2 can technically handle it, so we'll see . This board can handle up to 4x technically, but the case sadly cannot so I'd be stuck at only 3

Yeah I spotted that too XD otherwise I'd have suggested 4

[Zando_]

1 minute ago, the pudding said:

Yeah I spotted that too XD otherwise I'd have suggested 4

Indeed. If you see another 780 Classified for $90, lemme know . That's what I got these two for, $90 each.

[the pudding]

5 minutes ago, Zando Bob said:

Indeed. If you see another 780 Classified for $90, lemme know . That's what I got these two for, $90 each.

I don't usually keep much of an eye on ebay us but if i see one I'll give you a shout

 

[Crunchy Dragon]

7 minutes ago, Zando Bob said:

Indeed. If you see another 780 Classified for $90, lemme know . That's what I got these two for, $90 each.

I have a reference 780, if you'd be interested.

[Zando_]

5 minutes ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

I have a reference 780, if you'd be interested.

It wouldn't match up with my 780s, sadly. There's no way for any FE card to line up with these boyes in an SLI config:


They're rather wide...

[Crunchy Dragon]

1 minute ago, Zando Bob said:

It wouldn't match up with my 780s, sadly. There's no way for any FE card to line up with these boyes in an SLI config:
They're rather wide..

Get a bendy boi SLI bridge and give me your money.