Fratem Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 https://www.forbes.com/sites/antonyleather/2017/05/30/monster-core-i9-7980xe-18-core-cpu-confirmed-intel-launches-core-x-series-desktop-processors/#59a16cfa1114 Any educated opinions on price/performance trade-off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rxd Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 *Cries in broke student* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 OMG THAT L3 CACHE THO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carti Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 2k rofl, here i am, playing on a dumb laptop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Cape Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 depends on what you're doing, really. for most people, not worth it at the current price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazemaru Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 18 minutes ago, Joey said: OMG THAT L3 CACHE THO What about the pci lanes? Four channel isnt that great the best setup is dual channel but yea they can say it and put another 200$ on the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fratem Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Imateamcape said: depends on what you're doing, really. for most people, not worth it at the current price Would be for Renderring / Render Farm, think of large 3D / CGI animations, VFX, .. Car commercials / showoff etc etc Buddy of mine asked if it would be worth investing in new equipment. EDIT; Examples: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/dbb5e Edited May 30, 2017 by Howest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deceiver Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 already ordered the 7920 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearing Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Imateamcape said: depends on what you're doing, really. for most people, not worth it at the current price 15 minutes ago, Howest said: the average user is mighty fine with an older i5 CPU at 200ish lol, you dont need i9 workstations for office wageslaves, good luck battling with finance; justifying 3k+/workstation investment this will be solely used by top notch users and it will take years until the average user will need one Edited May 30, 2017 by gearing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Madrid Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 1999$ PogChamp it's just 1999$ not 2000$ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 hi bub x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemily Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Obviously something your average user wouldn't need for a very long time especially with that price tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazemaru Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Selling fresh new tutor done account handmade! only for the first buyer just 2000$!!!! you can pay in the netherlands cash or wu skype: dutchkazemaru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hero of Time Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 dat price LUL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saiyan Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Pentium's are the way to go u fucking rejects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
