can i game on a xeon and is it worth it?

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08-09-2016, 03:40 PM

I checked the options. The Xeon X5675 and X58 motherboards are affordable at $80, but they’re not ideal for gaming performance. A Ryzen 3 1200 offers better flexibility for future upgrades if you ever need to change hardware. For your current needs—CSGO, NFS, and Nier: Automata—gaming on an A8 6600K and GT 1030 should work fine without Chrome. Stick with the Ryzen 3 if you want a more responsive setup for gaming.

JesseDoodle

08-09-2016, 03:40 PM #1

Goranius
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08-10-2016, 01:52 AM

It's a good deal when you can utilize the cores. Which motherboard are we talking about?

Goranius

08-10-2016, 01:52 AM #2

It's a good deal when you can utilize the cores. Which motherboard are we talking about?

Rosario17_
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08-17-2016, 04:53 PM

It should work well. The X58 board is suitable. I currently run a Xeon X5675 on a server setup, and it performs adequately. Previously, pairing it with a Radeon RX 570 4GB provided enough power for my tasks. The six cores and twelve threads are also beneficial.

Rosario17_

08-17-2016, 04:53 PM #3

ItzGabeYT
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08-17-2016, 07:25 PM

I use only Xeons for my systems. They perform perfectly.

ItzGabeYT

08-17-2016, 07:25 PM #4

I use only Xeons for my systems. They perform perfectly.

Artrekz
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08-17-2016, 10:29 PM

Sure, I can run on a Xeon. Is it worth it? ...well, that generation of Xeon is getting older, and while they'll handle multi-threaded tasks well, you'll likely struggle with anything relying on single-core speed.

Artrekz

08-17-2016, 10:29 PM #5

Gao135
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08-18-2016, 01:51 AM

I'm the person behind the Xeon X5675. For all the tasks OP has in mind, it's still manageable, particularly given the budget. DDR3 memory is very affordable, which means they could easily add more RAM when required.

Gao135

08-18-2016, 01:51 AM #6

FramezTheBest
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08-29-2016, 02:17 AM

i don't understand the brand, just check the link you shared. The seller mentioned it's a Chinese OEM product but the reviews are solid, so it seems safe to purchase. You can explore other items on the shop page to verify ratings.

FramezTheBest

08-29-2016, 02:17 AM #7

Sebluigi
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09-15-2016, 04:53 AM

Yes, you can run Chrome while playing games. Some people mentioned that using Norton (an antivirus) doesn’t slow things down much compared to other programs.

Sebluigi

09-15-2016, 04:53 AM #8

Yes, you can run Chrome while playing games. Some people mentioned that using Norton (an antivirus) doesn’t slow things down much compared to other programs.

MineArqueiro
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09-16-2016, 12:00 AM

It's one of those recent Chinese releases...I wouldn't.

MineArqueiro

09-16-2016, 12:00 AM #9

It's one of those recent Chinese releases...I wouldn't.

EpicMack02
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09-22-2016, 03:00 AM

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I'll do my best to help. Could you clarify what you mean by "another one"? Are you looking for a different topic, sentence, or idea?

EpicMack02

09-22-2016, 03:00 AM #10

I'll do my best to help. Could you clarify what you mean by "another one"? Are you looking for a different topic, sentence, or idea?

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