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2015/01/31 22:56:27 (permalink)
Anyone upgrade from x79 to x99? Really worth it? Debating myself for more than 2 sata 6 ports native.

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    the_Scarlet_one
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    Re: x79 to x99..worth it? 2015/01/31 23:34:14 (permalink)
    I currently have both, 3960x and 5960x. The 5 series obviously os over all faster with more cores to abuse.


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    Re: x79 to x99..worth it? 2015/02/01 11:59:22 (permalink)
    I did to get the 8 Cores from the i7-5960X CPU

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    Re: x79 to x99..worth it? 2015/02/01 12:44:19 (permalink)
    If you have a good CPU in your X79 I see no reason to upgrade at this time.

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    Re: x79 to x99..worth it? 2015/02/02 11:33:00 (permalink)
    if money is no object then why not, performance wise it an increase but probably not a lot depending on what you get. IMO id wait a bit for prices to come down.
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    Re: x79 to x99..worth it? 2015/02/03 02:59:53 (permalink)
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    if money is no object then why not, performance wise it an increase but probably not a lot depending on what you get. IMO id wait a bit for prices to come down.



     
    This says it best in my opinion.. well put Pakiefarkas. :-)


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    Re: x79 to x99..worth it? 2015/02/04 06:54:34 (permalink)
    I'd hold off for now. DDR 4 memory will get faster and cheaper in the near future.
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    Re: x79 to x99..worth it? 2015/02/04 10:40:20 (permalink)
    I wouldn't upgrade if you're on X79 right now. DDR4 isn't really a setup up. Broadwell-E is nice but not enough new feature going from IVY-E or even Sandy-E
     
    I'd wait for 10+ core CPU that are not labeled X 

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    Re: x79 to x99..worth it? 2015/02/04 14:00:48 (permalink)
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    I'd wait for 10+ core CPU that are not labeled X 


    ? How long would you want... A 10 core K series in 10 years...

    Maybe a xeon?


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    Re: x79 to x99..worth it? 2015/02/04 14:06:02 (permalink)
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    I'd wait for 10+ core CPU that are not labeled X 


    ? How long would you want... A 10 core K series in 10 years...

    Maybe a xeon?



    I don't know about ten years but I think in a few years we will see K and X model chips with 8-10 cores.

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    Re: x79 to x99..worth it? 2015/02/04 22:55:54 (permalink)
    I'm planning on making the swap, I currently have an ASUS X79 Sabertooth, 3960X and 2 680 Classies that I'm about to sell so I can start upgrading asap!
    I just cringe when I look at DDR4 prices though. lol
    And waiting for dem 9XX Ti's


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    Re: x79 to x99..worth it? 2015/02/24 12:45:16 (permalink)
    what about for people who own an 8C Xeon E5 2687W ?
    Trying to determine if it's worth it, though I don't think so :)
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    Re: x79 to x99..worth it? 2015/02/24 14:41:11 (permalink)
    Only if you want 8 Cores 16 in HT Mode

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