Question Budget LGA 2011-3 Xeons?
Question Budget LGA 2011-3 Xeons?
I am changing from an e3 1220 v2 to a more powerful CPU and seeking advice. I don’t want to spend too much, so I’m not suggesting something like a 5600 (they’re too costly in my country). There are many good Xeons such as the 1680 v4 or 2680 v4. The 1680 v4 is 8/16 with a 4ghz turbo but it doesn’t match the 2680 v4 in performance for many games. Another idea was to get an E3 1270 v6 which works similarly to an i7 7700. If I choose an E5, I think I’d use it on a Chinese X99. I currently have an RX 570 with 8GB RAM and plan to upgrade to something like an RTX 2070 or 2080 Ti for future-proofing. Any recommendations for Xeons or budget options on these two sockets?
Initially i don't wish to invest too much.
How much have you set aside for your CPU upgrade?
Don't suggest a 5600.
I plan to move to something like an RTX 2070 or 2080 Ti, aiming for a future-proof CPU.
You understand that Windows 10 support will end around the end of this year. At that point, your investment would be wasted. I'd advise choosing something compatible with modern Windows 11 rather than sticking with outdated technology. Also, those Chinese no-name X99 chipset boards don't offer any after-sales service. Limiting you to whatever they provide means a subpar BIOS or very limited platform choices.
They're also too costly in my country.
Pakistan (no official brand present)
CPU model: Xeon E3 1220 v2
Cooler: Intel stock cooler
Motherboard: Chinese B75
Memory: 12GB DDR3 1600Mhz
Storage: 120gb Lexar SSD and 500gb WD Blue
GPU: Rx 570 8GB Sapphire
Power supply: 650w FSP Brand
Case: Full ATX Old Chassis
Operating system: Windows 11
Display: 22 Inch Samsung
BIOS version: Currently unknown
PSU age: 6 months
OS clarification: Running Windows 11
The Xeon is my main choice; I could also go with LGA 1151 and use another Xeon (E3 1270 v6) or wait six months to save money for a Ryzen 5 2600x.
PSU: 650w FSP Brand You're referring to the same PSU that others claimed was faulty; Question - My 650w PSU only supports a 6-pin for the GPU? I own an FSP 650w 80+ Bronze unit, which I connect to my RX 570 using just a single 6-pin. I'm considering upgrading the GPU to something like a 1080 Ti, but that would require both a 6-pin and an 8-pin. I've attached the specifications for reference. I also have four extra Molex connectors and an additional CPU 4-pin. Should I opt for a Molex to a 6-pin connector? forums.? or perhaps I should wait about six months, save up more, and get a Ryzen 5 2600x instead? I'd prefer waiting until you can set up a B450/B550 chipset platform. Also, I've assisted several users in Pakistan who have found a solid selection of hardware available, contrary to what some might suggest.
Well yeah....... and your saying that the market is not that bad for eg a 5600x here costs 200USD + or 50,000 rupees
When examining workstation processors for gaming purposes, focus on the single-thread performance.
For gaming, the E3-1220 achieves a passmark of 1875 at 3.10GHz.
Upgrading to an E5-2680 would improve it to 1934.
The upgrade also increases processing threads from 4 to 28, offering a significant advantage for multiplayer games that rely on multiple threads.
What is your budget?
Even an entry-level i3-10100 provides 8 threads with a single-thread rating of 2637.
5600x offers 12 threads and a rating of 3382.
Can you locate a Xeon E5 1660 V3 or 1680 V3? Those offer unlocked multipliers, allowing you to reach 4Ghz+ and achieving performance similar to a Ryzen 7 2000–3000. If you prefer staying in the same socket, consider a Xeon E5 1660 or 1680 V2, which also has 8 cores with unlocked multipliers. It still uses Ivy Bridge, but will provide more cores and should support 4Ghz+ with adequate cooling on a suitable board. Xeons used to be much more enjoyable.
I'm worried about the power consumption of your CPU. A B75 motherboard could lack a robust voltage regulator or adequate cooling for the VRMs.