Sandy E in stock at newegg

[djshortsleeve]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ner-_-19116492

 

[djshortsleeve]

This beast.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ner-_-19116491

 

[nenforcer]

No fan included at that price, WTF?

 

[djshortsleeve]

No fan included at that price, WTF?

yes, I laughed when I saw that. They figure no one would use it anyways.

 

[ShadowVVL]

I think I would buy one if the price was $499 for 3930k and the 3960x at $599.

 

[bunnyfubbles]

X series have always been $999+

 

[grkM3]

what happend to all the amd guys saying this was delayed lol

 

[jacktesterson]

Cooling device not included - Processor Only

Not that anyone would use it.



But why buy this? As I stated in the other thread, 98% of people will see no difference with this over a 2500k in Gaming or a 2600k at anything else they do unless they are splitting hairs and looking for #'s on paper, all for $1000!

 

[Pariah]

But why buy this? As I stated in the other thread, 98% of people will see no difference with this over a 2500k in Gaming or a 2600k at anything else they do unless they are splitting hairs and looking for #'s on paper, all for $1000!

Because you have the money to. The best of the best is never targetted at the mainstream.

 

[Arachnotronic]

But why buy this? As I stated in the other thread, 98% of people will see no difference with this over a 2500k in Gaming or a 2600k at anything else they do unless they are splitting hairs and looking for #'s on paper, all for $1000!

It's about having the best (that you can afford), dude. If you don't understand it, no amount of explanation will allow you to understand it.

I don't need the 970 in my sig -- I upgraded it from a perfectly good 920. I notice precisely ZERO difference in games. But it's just something I wanted.

 

[JoJoman88]

I looked at Newegg and couldn't find any coolers for SB-E. Do any current coolers work with this socket? I have not seen details except that it will not have a cooler and Intel was selling some on the side. I'm thinking of pulling thr trigger on a 3930K because already have 16 Gigs of ram,1050 PSU,a OEM copy of Win 7, a Corsair 600T case and going to crossfire my two 5870's. As Spongbob would say, I'm ready,I'm ready,I'm ready,I'm ready......

 

[Skott]

If I were a rich guy I'd probably not get one. I think I'd be more inclined to go with a 2500k or a 2600k and OC the hell out of it or wait for IB. That is just me though. Even rich I'd probably be thinking bang for buck. Just my own opinion.

 

[jacktesterson]

I guess I don't have money so I don't get it

I have built, used and sold many 2500k systems though.

Testing the A8 for a while. Lovely Chip.

 

[Chiropteran]

If I were a rich guy I'd probably not get one.

I would. In the past, I wouldn't buy the highest end CPU even if I had the money to burn because in 6 months it'll be obsolete, but I feel like we are getting to the point where that doesn't happen so much anymore. The top end CPU of 3 years ago is still pretty good, and I bet this CPU will still be pretty good even 4 years from now.

On 11/14/2015 maybe someone will dig up this post and show just how well (or poorly) the i7-3960X runs software of the day.


(That said, I am not "rich", and won't be buying an SB-E anytime soon.)

 

[sm625]

I wonder how many crackheads will actually buy this. In some benchmarks it is actually a downgrade from a 2500k.

 

[jhu]

Why buy Louis Vuitton when there's Coach? Why buy a Ferrari when Porsche is just as good?

 

[jhu]

I would. In the past, I wouldn't buy the highest end CPU even if I had the money to burn because in 6 months it'll be obsolete, but I feel like we are getting to the point where that doesn't happen so much anymore. The top end CPU of 3 years ago is still pretty good, and I bet this CPU will still be pretty good even 4 years from now.

On 11/14/2015 maybe someone will dig up this post and show just how well (or poorly) the i7-3960X runs software of the day.


(That said, I am not "rich", and won't be buying an SB-E anytime soon.)

This processor is within the realm of affordability even for someone not rich. A Ferrari or a place in Pebble Beach is entirely different matter.

 

[Insomnihacks]

I think it's an excellent idea. The ones that don't mind spending the money allows me to pick up their now un-appreciated 2500k or 2600k

 

[mmaestro]

This processor is within the realm of affordability even for someone not rich. A Ferrari or a place in Pebble Beach is entirely different matter.

Rich is relative. Median income for someone with a job in the US these days is $28k, that's peanuts. Not many people earning that will spend $600 on a CPU. Hell, I do pretty well for myself, and it would be more than I could afford by the time I had the 4 DIMMs, board, and cooler.

Speaking of which, yes. No coolers available for it right now. That's... interesting.

 

[sno.lcn]

I looked at Newegg and couldn't find any coolers for SB-E. Do any current coolers work with this socket? I have not seen details except that it will not have a cooler and Intel was selling some on the side. I'm thinking of pulling thr trigger on a 3930K because already have 16 Gigs of ram,1050 PSU,a OEM copy of Win 7, a Corsair 600T case and going to crossfire my two 5870's. As Spongbob would say, I'm ready,I'm ready,I'm ready,I'm ready......

Should be same as socket 1366.

 

[toyota]

IF you are buying this primarily for a single gpu gaming rig then you are an idiot. having this in your sig will make people scratch their head and laugh so please do not think people will actually be impressed. lol

 

[jhu]

Rich is relative. Median income for someone with a job in the US these days is $28k, that's peanuts. Not many people earning that will spend $600 on a CPU. Hell, I do pretty well for myself, and it would be more than I could afford by the time I had the 4 DIMMs, board, and cooler.

Speaking of which, yes. No coolers available for it right now. That's... interesting.

The actual median household income is $50k based on recent census numbers. Computers used to be much more expensive 15 years ago but people still bought them, even the poor ones. Just making the point that a non-rich person can afford a 3930K if he really wanted one whereas a house on Pebble Beach would not be attainable.

 

[skipsneeky2]

Wonder how much the cheapest x79 mobo for this will be .

Gonna assume with quad channel your smallest kit will most likely 8gb and hopefully shy of $100 .

 

[ThatsABigOne]

Me wants for Folding at home.

 

[toyota]

Wonder how much the cheapest x79 mobo for this will be .

Gonna assume with quad channel your smallest kit will most likely 8gb and hopefully shy of $100 .

you can get 8gb for 50-60 bucks easily and sometimes even deals for 40 bucks or less out there. MOST people will be getting 16gb or more for an x79 board though.