Intel Broadwell Thread

[crashtech]

Thanks! BTW it was $419, way more than I had any right to spend, but it was either this or Skylake, and I didn't really want to swap platforms just yet.

 

[DrMrLordX]

$419 isn't too bad. That's only, what, $40-$50 above MSRP? You just bought what may be the best quad-core gaming chip on the market.

And yes . . . FOR SCIENCE!

 

[Arachnotronic]

Thanks! BTW it was $419, way more than I had any right to spend, but it was either this or Skylake, and I didn't really want to swap platforms just yet.

That's really not bad. Enjoy your new chip

 

[Sweepr]

Thanks! BTW it was $419, way more than I had any right to spend, but it was either this or Skylake, and I didn't really want to swap platforms just yet.

Congrats on your purchase, Core i7 5775C is an awesome gaming chip. A comparison to your current system would be welcome.

 

[crashtech]

I appreciate everyone's words of encouragement, thanks. I might have to don the flame suit still, after all a 5820K is going for at least $30 less! But that would also mean a new(ish) platform and DDR4, too. This thing better OC good now that I've told everyone, haha.

 

[Arachnotronic]

I appreciate everyone's words of encouragement, thanks. I might have to don the flame suit still, after all a 5820K is going for at least $30 less! But that would also mean a new(ish) platform and DDR4, too. This thing better OC good now that I've told everyone, haha.

I don't know why anybody would flame you for how you spend your own money.

Do let us know how it overclocks, though

 

[ShintaiDK]

I appreciate everyone's words of encouragement, thanks. I might have to don the flame suit still, after all a 5820K is going for at least $30 less! But that would also mean a new(ish) platform and DDR4, too. This thing better OC good now that I've told everyone, haha.

Getting awesome performance at 65W should be enough

 

[Burpo]

+1
Congrats Crashtech.. I know you'll keep us informed

 

[DrMrLordX]

. This thing better OC good now that I've told everyone, haha.

Just aim for about 4.2 GHz and you should be fine. Anything over that is gravy. What are you going to use to cool it?

 

[Burpo]

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums...75C-on-Phase&p=5258129&viewfull=1#post5258129

 

[ehume]

For cooling?

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums...75C-on-Phase&p=5258129&viewfull=1#post5258129

Somehow, I doubt he will be going with a -60c system, nor using a supercharged car.

 

[crashtech]

I have a Corsair H110, it seems to do a pretty good job.

My goal is at least 4.4, but we'll see.

 

[frozentundra123456]

I have a Corsair H110, it seems to do a pretty good job.

My goal is at least 4.4, but we'll see.

Seems pretty optimistic, but if you can hit that, it would be a great gaming chip with the edram.

 

[DrMrLordX]

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums...75C-on-Phase&p=5258129&viewfull=1#post5258129

Yeah I know Fugger hit 4.8 GHz @ 1.55v under water. I would not go over 1.4v with Intel 14nm chips.

I have a Corsair H110, it seems to do a pretty good job.

My goal is at least 4.4, but we'll see.

4.4 GHz should be attainable, depending on silicon lottery and all that. Should be interesting to see how it goes.

 

[CHADBOGA]

Thanks! BTW it was $419, way more than I had any right to spend, but it was either this or Skylake, and I didn't really want to swap platforms just yet.

What was the reason for not sticking with your 4790k?

 

[crashtech]

What was the reason for not sticking with your 4790k?

Bored!

Besides, my nephew needed a quad core and I like helping out the only other PC enthusiast in our family. I'm not sure if he knows what a deal he got, but I do know he won't be having any CPU-related game problems for a while!

 

[CHADBOGA]

Bored!

Besides, my nephew needed a quad core and I like helping out the only other PC enthusiast in our family. I'm not sure if he knows what a deal he got, but I do know he won't be having any CPU-related game problems for a while!

That's for sure. :biggrin:

 

[ehume]

Bored!

Besides, my nephew needed a quad core and I like helping out the only other PC enthusiast in our family. I'm not sure if he knows what a deal he got, but I do know he won't be having any CPU-related game problems for a while!

If there was ever a classic pair of excuses to buy new, these are it.

 

[Sweepr]

Tiger Direct has both the Core i5 5675C and Core i7 5775C in stock. Prices are not that bad too:

Core i5 5675C for $297.49 ($22.49 above MSRP).
Core i7 5775C for $403.99 ($26.99 above MSRP).

If you are heavily invested in LGA1150 (Z97) with a lot of DDR3 memory and not willing to pay for LGA1151/LGA2011 + DDR4 it might be worth taking a look. Oh, nevermind the low power consumption, best iGPU on the market and the huge eDRAM which clearly benefits dGPU gaming and some applications.

 

[crashtech]

^ Best price I've seen, I overpaid $15 for my impatience.

 

[ehume]

. . . Oh, nevermind the low power consumption, best iGPU on the market and the huge eDRAM which clearly benefits dGPU gaming and some applications.

I wonder if the eDRAM was practice for Intel's Xpoint RAM.

 

[ClockHound]

^ Best price I've seen, I overpaid $15 for my impatience.

That's a small price to pay for 'science'. And since we're months past the broadwell 'release' date, doesn't really qualify as impatience, so much as a testament to Intel's 14nm supply woes.

 

[Arachnotronic]

Tiger Direct has both the Core i5 5675C and Core i7 5775C in stock. Prices are not that bad too:

Core i5 5675C for $297.49 ($22.49 above MSRP).
Core i7 5775C for $403.99 ($26.99 above MSRP).

If you are heavily invested in LGA1150 (Z97) with a lot of DDR3 memory and not willing to pay for LGA1151/LGA2011 + DDR4 it might be worth taking a look. Oh, nevermind the low power consumption, best iGPU on the market and the huge eDRAM which clearly benefits dGPU gaming and some applications.

G3258 users, your patience is finally paying off!

 

[crashtech]

The irony is that as of now, I am a G3258 user...

 

[richierich1212]

The irony is that as of now, I am a G3258 user...

Did you get your shiny new toy yet?