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B&M Microcenter i7 3820 $230 + $50 off select X79 mobo

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It tried putting this in my online shopping cart with in-store pickup and I did not get the $50 mobo discount. Is anyone else getting this error?
 
Is it true, that due to the different bclk straps, that even though this 3820 CPU isn't unlocked, that you can still overclock it?
 
VirtualLarry said:
Is it true, that due to the different bclk straps, that even though this 3820 CPU isn't unlocked, that you can still overclock it?
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The 3820 has a max multipler of 43. Your base clock can be 100 mhz, 125 mhz, or 166 mhz.

Thus you can overclock to 5 ghz by having a base clock of 125 mhz, and a multipler of 40. Or you can overclock to 4.5 ghz by having a base clock of 125 mhz and a multipler of 36...etc

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That said unless you need more than 16gbs of memory or the vt-d, wouldn't most peoples needs be better served with a i5 2500k for $169.99 and a ASRock Z77 Pro4-M 1155 mATX Intel Motherboard for $59.99 (the i5 2500k is currently $169 at microcenter and asrock board is only $59 due to motherboard bundle discount)

Use those saved 200ish dollars to get a ssd (or a better ssd), a video card (or a better video card), etc.

I am just trying to see what is the point of the 3820 processor besides vt-d and the possible 8 ram slots?
 
agressiv said:
Think it is worth upgrading from a Core i7 950 to this?
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nah, sandy bridge and Ivy bridge have been pretty underwhelming to me. even the mobo tech seems to have stagnated to me.

running my 950 happily at 4.4. gonna wait to see what haswell has to offer, from what i hear i might even be waiting for broadwell... 😡
 
You are getting $80 off the CPU so that helps with mobo prices. A decent X79 mobo starts at $250.
 
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