X79 and/or rampage IV OC'ing thread for those of us still left....

[bobbybluz]

That's a solid CPU and a fair price. Gonna buy it?

That's a great price, lowest I've seen so far for a 1680 V2. Best CPU ever for the X79 platform IMO.

 

[Hemmingstamp]

That's a solid CPU and a fair price. Gonna buy it?

I had one and sold the entire setup for X99. Still regretting it to ths day

 

[bobbybluz]

I had one and sold the entire setup for X99. Still regretting it to ths day

I have two X79's with E5 1680 V2's and two X99's with an E5 2683 V4 and an E5 2699 V4. I'll never sell any of them. Even if a mobo goes poof I'll replace that but keep the Xeon CPU. So far the best bang for the buck ever in CPU/mobo combos when it comes to A/V production work.

 

[Hemmingstamp]

I have two X79's with E5 1680 V2's and two X99's with an E5 2683 V4 and an E5 2699 V4. I'll never sell any of them. Even if a mobo goes poof I'll replace that but keep the Xeon CPU. So far the best bang for the buck ever in CPU/mobo combos when it comes to A/V production work.

Damn you

I've just checked eBay and they are selling for reasonable prices. Might have to get myself one. (or two)
No EVGA boards though

 

[bobbybluz]

Damn you

I've just checked eBay and they are selling for reasonable prices. Might have to get myself one. (or two)
No EVGA boards though

I'm using Asus Sabertooth X79's. The main one I bought new from Newegg on Black Friday 2012 and the second off Ebay in January of last year for $120 with free shipping. The seller had listed it as the onboard audio not working which didn't matter to me because I had an Asus Xonar D2X for it. It was on there for over a month, I messaged him about making an offer on it. He accepted it. I did a BIOS update when I got it, the onboard audio started working again but I stuck with the D2X. It was also missing the auxiliary cooling fan and I got a high-speed Delta that fit for $6 including shipping off Ebay. That same model mobo is a lot more expensive now and I suspect they won't be getting any cheaper for a while. I consider the Sabertooth X79 a "prosumer" HEDT mobo because of the secondary cooling and generally better construction than consumer boards. They also had 5 year warranties when new compared to the 3 year warranties of the Asus home consumer mobos. I only wish it had 2-4 more SATA inputs on it.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Best CPU ever for the X79 platform IMO.

Completely disagree. I'm currently using the best CPU for X79(2011v1/v2), Xeon-E5-2667V2. 3.3ghz instead of 3.0ghz, 8GT QPI x2 instead of 5GT QPI x1 and 135A power profile instead of 190A. The 2667v2 is all around the better CPU. That's not to say the 1680v2 isn't a great CPU, especially at that price, but it's not the best, not by far.

 

[pevac]

That's a solid CPU and a fair price. Gonna buy it?

I would buy it but it does not ship to Europe. I tried it through Germany but it doesn't ship there either
So who is from the USA, here is an opportunity to buy it
I have to wait for it to show up somewhere in Europe
They are expensive on aliexpress, about $ 200

 

[basco]

maybe have a look here sometimes if you are from europe:
example: dont know if its a good price?

CPU Intel Xeon E5-2697-V2 12 Core 24 thread 2.70GHz SR19H LGA2011, € 120,- (4563 Micheldorf) - willhaben

CPU Intel Xeon E5-2697-V2 12 Core 24 thread 2.70GHz SR19H LGA2011. 10.019.015 Angebote. Günstig kaufen und gratis inserieren auf willhaben - der größte Marktplatz Österreichs.

www.willhaben.at

 

[Zyll Goliat]

Completely disagree. I'm currently using the best CPU for X79(2011v1/v2), Xeon-E5-2667V2. 3.3ghz instead of 3.0ghz, 8GT QPI x2 instead of 5GT QPI x1 and 135A power profile instead of 190A. The 2667v2 is all around the better CPU. That's not to say the 1680v2 isn't a great CPU, especially at that price, but it's not the best, not by far.

Hmm....this is basically identical chip both of those are Ivy Bridge 8c-16t/22nm/25mb L3/130W BUT Xeon 1680 V2 is UNLOCKED CPU so it can be easily OC up to the 4.2Ghz-4.5Ghz which means much more desirable CPU especially for those who wants to game on it....It is a LEGENDARY CPU.....but here is the thing if you can't OC and you using some Chinese or OEM MB then yeah 2667 V2 is great because it does have a bit higher base clock......

 

[Hemmingstamp]

I'm using Asus Sabertooth X79's. The main one I bought new from Newegg on Black Friday 2012 and the second off Ebay in January of last year for $120 with free shipping. The seller had listed it as the onboard audio not working which didn't matter to me because I had an Asus Xonar D2X for it. It was on there for over a month, I messaged him about making an offer on it. He accepted it. I did a BIOS update when I got it, the onboard audio started working again but I stuck with the D2X. It was also missing the auxiliary cooling fan and I got a high-speed Delta that fit for $6 including shipping off Ebay. That same model mobo is a lot more expensive now and I suspect they won't be getting any cheaper for a while. I consider the Sabertooth X79 a "prosumer" HEDT mobo because of the secondary cooling and generally better construction than consumer boards. They also had 5 year warranties when new compared to the 3 year warranties of the Asus home consumer mobos. I only wish it had 2-4 more SATA inputs on it.

Most of the Asus pro boards on the Bay here are either well used and over priced, or broken and still fetching silly prices.
There's a pile of non branded single and dual CPU variants with M.2 but I'm not willing to take the risk

 

[CheapMeat]

lexluthermiester as mentioned, the difference with the E5-1680V1/V2/V3 is they are multiplier unlocked. From looking into it, seems like the best non-multiplier overclockable 8 core, performance wise, is the E5-2687W v2, not E5-2667 V2.

 

[pevac]

Like I said, on Wednesday, I get a ramppage + 1650v2 on Thursday.
In the meantime, I also ordered 3930k for 40e. But I also want 1680v2.
I’m not interested in processors that aren’t unlocked, overclocking is a hobby I adore.

 

[Zyll Goliat]

Like I said, on Wednesday, I get a ramppage + 1650v2 on Thursday.
In the meantime, I also ordered 3930k for 40e. But I also want 1680v2.
I’m not interested in processors that aren’t unlocked, overclocking is a hobby I adore.

Why did you order 3930K???Xeon 1650 V2 it´s just better...look it's newer tech 22nm Vs 32nm so it's using less power which means less heat both of those CPU's are 6c/12t so they are close in performance just saying don't see the point...

 

[pevac]

Like I said it's overclocking, and it was twice as cheap as the others with buy and sell

 

[Zyll Goliat]

Like I said it's overclocking, and it was twice as cheap as the others with buy and sell

I mean OK then you can have fun OC both of these CPU's and see what chip can reach higher frequency.....when you do that share your result's with us in here

 

[pevac]

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Sorry for the off ...

 

[lexluthermiester]

Hmm....this is basically identical chip both of those are Ivy Bridge 8c-16t/22nm/25mb L3/130W

Basically identical? I think you need to re-read the specs for each. Similar yes, but not identical.

BUT Xeon 1680 V2 is UNLOCKED CPU so it can be easily OC up to the 4.2Ghz-4.5Ghz which means much more desirable CPU especially for those who wants to game on it.

That is open for debate, but whatever..

It is a LEGENDARY CPU..

No it isn't.

but here is the thing if you can't OC and you using some Chinese or OEM MB then yeah 2667 V2 is great because it does have a bit higher base clock......

lexluthermiester as mentioned, the difference with the E5-1680V1/V2/V3 is they are multiplier unlocked.

Some people don't care so much about OCing.

From looking into it, seems like the best non-multiplier overclockable 8 core, performance wise, is the E5-2687W v2, not E5-2667 V2.

At what cost? The 2687 is much more expensive then the 2667, so it not a great value. Performance wise, if you want to OC, then yes it has an advantage. Otherwise the 2667 is the best option.

 

[Zyll Goliat]

Basically identical? I think you need to re-read the specs for each. Similar yes, but not identical.

That is open for debate, but whatever..

No it isn't.


Some people don't care so much about OCing.

At what cost? The 2687 is much more expensive then the 2667, so it not a great value. Performance wise, if you want to OC, then yes it has an advantage. Otherwise the 2667 is the best option.

Yes chip is "basically"identical there is no difference here at all it's totally same architecture only difference between these 2 CPU's is slightly different stock speed and other thing is that one is unlocked and the other one is not that's all....All instructions,tech,L3,core numbers...etc are the same....here check comparison HERE or in the attachment bellow......

 

[lexluthermiester]

Yes chip is "basically"identical there is no difference here at all it's totally same architecture only difference between these 2 CPU's is slightly different stock speed and other thing is that one is unlocked and the other one is not that's all....All instructions,tech,L3,core numbers...etc are the same....here check comparison HERE or in the attachment bellow......

Ok, you do you then.

 

[CheapMeat]

Lex, your comment doesn't make sense. You can't multiplier OC the E5-2687W v2, just like you can't multiplier OC the E5-2667 V2. So, the E5-2687W is stronger because better base clock. And on ebay, they're actually overall cheaper (US).

 

[lexluthermiester]

Lex, your comment doesn't make sense. You can't multiplier OC the E5-2687W v2

Never said it could. Zyll did, I didn't bother confirming. I actually don't know if it's unlocked like he claims.

So, the E5-2687W is stronger because better base clock.

100mhz faster...Wowwee!

And on ebay, they're actually overall cheaper (US).

Oh? Let's look then;
Xeon 2687w v2

xeon 2687w v2 in Computer Components and Parts | eBay

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Xeon 2667 v2

xeon 2667 v2 in Computer Components and Parts : Search Result | eBay

Get the best deals for xeon 2667 v2 at eBay.com. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items!

www.ebay.com

Hmm...

 

[CheapMeat]

I was wrong about the price at the moment. You said though, the E5-2667 V2 is the best 8 core, in comparison to the E5-1680 V2. But if you want the best 8 core and don't want the overclock, why wouldn't you get the E5-2687W V2? I think everyone else agrees, that if you're going to get a 7+ year old 8 core for X79, single CPU/mobo, then the E5-1680 V2 is the better buy, not the two other ones mentioned.

 

[bobbybluz]

Putting personal opinions of what may be the "best" X79 CPU aside who would have thought in November of 2011 that the X79 platform would still be viable and in use almost 10 years after introduction? As the originally extremely expensive Xeon CPU's became decommissioned for server use and prices dropped drastically it became a standout. Has anybody here tried a 12 core E5-2697 v2 in one? I see prices from $125 and up on Ebay for them at the moment.
Intel X79 - Wikipedia

 

[Zyll Goliat]

Putting personal opinions of what may be the "best" X79 CPU aside who would have thought in November of 2011 that the X79 platform would still be viable and in use almost 10 years after introduction? As the originally extremely expensive Xeon CPU's became decommissioned for server use and prices dropped drastically it became a standout. Has anybody here tried a 12 core E5-2697 v2 in one? I see prices from $125 and up on Ebay for them at the moment.
Intel X79 - Wikipedia

Yes I have Xeon 2697 V2(that's the BEST X79 CPU )joke aside that's my daily driver and I love it......I OC via bclk (115.2)so now it's working fully stable at 3,45Ghz on all cores + boosting turbo up to the 4,03Ghz,paired with the R9 Fury and those 12 cores will do just fine also in gaming....but be aware that IF you can't rise your bclk(OEM or Chinese boards) then CPU is going to work only on stock speed it's a bit different story anyway before few month's I did some more detailed testing and if you are interested you can read all about that HERE

 

[bobbybluz]

The 2697 V2 is on the approved list by Asus for the Sabertooth X79. I suspect as with my X99 2683 V4 and 2699 V4 they get a lot more done at lower clock speeds because of the higher core counts. The 22c 44t 2699 V4 runs amazingly cool even under load doing video work, same thing with the 16c 32t 2683 V4 I replaced a 5960X with. I may get a 2697 V2 to try out.