i7-980X Buy This?

[vegettoxp]

Hello there guys, this is a emergency call, I need your quick take on this processor. If you had to pay Half Price on this processor $495 out the door would you guys get this processor? Also knowing that next year there will be a new Socket (LGA 2011). Would this be a good upgrade from my current processor QX9770?

Please Share Thoughts?

 

[alyarb]

it's the fastest processor you can get for $999, therefore it would also be the fastest processor you can get for $495.

 

[Markfw]

I would for that price, but many others are on a budget.

 

[Phynaz]

At half price I would jump on it with about 0.1 second of consideration.

 

[vegettoxp]

That is the only reason that I am looking at this processor. I was hoping that I would have gotten it for free becuase my Cuz works for Intel, but he is one of those person, who doesn't care about this stuff. So I told him get me the cheapest price and I will pay him. So that is why I wanted to get your thoughts before I say Yes and Pay $500 Bucks.

 

[JAG87]

For half price, I wouldn't hesitate. Even if a cheaper part comes out it won't be much cheaper, and you still have a bonus unlocked multiplier.

 

[AdamK47]

Since I bought one for full price I'd have to say that buying one at half price should be a no-brainer. Do it to it!

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

OMG are you kidding? Do you have a PayPal account? (leads to selling it later on)

Friggin buy it! You can almost double your money when you sell it!

 

[RussianSensation]

LGA 2011 won't be out until Q3 2011! So you are looking at 12 months away at least. You can also resell the processor and get i7 930 + mobo + ram.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

I just can't get over socket 2011 - i mean it so hokey, any conformation on this from a reputable source?

 

[The Pillow]

For half price, I wouldn't hesitate. Even if a cheaper part comes out it won't be much cheaper, and you still have a bonus unlocked multiplier.

Speaking of that, does anyone know when the cheaper core i7 970 will come out?

 

[LoneNinja]

I'd still take a Phenom II X6 before that, but only because when I build a PC I'm very budget oriented and go for price/performance rather than high end performance that holds a price premium. I built my first PC is 06, I still haven't spent over $150 on a cpu before, or any other single computer component for that matter. lol

I would take it for that price if I wanted a top of the line build, so if you can afford it and don't mind spending the money go for it, it'll be a good upgrade. However, depending what you do with your rig, you may be better off just getting an I7 930.

 

[ZimZum]

In a heartbeat.

 

[Massive Overkill]

That's a total rip-off. Everyone knows that the Phenom II x6 chips are better. I'm feeling so generous that I will give you my Fry's 1055T/MSI 890 mATX for that wimpy Gulftown.

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

LMK where I can get this chip and I'll buy it and you won't have to worry about spending the cash.

 

[vegettoxp]

Lets just say I have Connection and Regarding the AMD, I am Intel FanBoy and I will not build AMD Systems. Don't get me wrong, I have build them in the past, but I am Intel Only. I did help AMD with me buying ATI 5850 Card.

 

[modestninja]

LGA 2011 won't be out until Q3 2011! So you are looking at 12 months away at least. You can also resell the processor and get i7 930 + mobo + ram.

+1 for buying it and reselling it. It would basically pay for the upgrade. Are there any applications that you use that take advantage of the extra two cores?

 

[Dadofamunky]

I'd do it in a heartbeat.

 

[Borealis7]

chug! chug! chug! chug!

 

[Gillbot]

Lets just say I have Connection and Regarding the AMD, I am Intel FanBoy and I will not build AMD Systems. Don't get me wrong, I have build them in the past, but I am Intel Only. I did help AMD with me buying ATI 5850 Card.

And if you sell that CPU, you run the risk of getting your "connection" into serious trouble.

 

[ghost recon88]

And if you sell that CPU, you run the risk of getting your "connection" into serious trouble.

Not if it's a retail chip :hmm:

 

[AdamK47]

And if you sell that CPU, you run the risk of getting your "connection" into serious trouble.

Hey, why didn't I have a "connection" when I was looking to buy a 980X? I would like to have this "connection" for any future CPU purchases.

 

[Gillbot]

Not if it's a retail chip :hmm:

Hey, why didn't I have a "connection" when I was looking to buy a 980X? I would like to have this "connection" for any future CPU purchases.

Why would you need a "connection" to get a retail chip? And if Intel allows their employees to sell parts off (i know for a fact they don't) for 1/2 or retail or less, wouldn't retailers be pissed?

It's not like a person working in a car factory can get cars for 1/2 price can they? and if they CAN, something ain't right.

 

[vegettoxp]

Awsome, thanks guys. I will keep you posted.

 

[RaistlinZ]

The obvious answer is buy 100 of them to resell to all your buddies here on ATOT. Don't let us down!