OK I know nothing about Sandy Bridge cause I don't have one so let me ask the owner of the sandy bridge what they think about this one?http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115080

Well, Sandy Bridge is the successor of Nehalem (your chip). Some versions of this CPU´s (i5-2500k and i7-2600k) can be clocked to 4,6 - 5+ GHz.But if you wan´t to change from your current (And very good CPU) this Intel Xenon is far too pricey and it is an Server CPU, so useless for desktop flying. Just get an i5-2500k for arround 225$ or the hyperthreading variant i7-2600k for 315$.I for my part will upgrade for an i5-2500k, it seems to be the best for the money.

Well, Sandy Bridge is the successor of Nehalem (your chip). Some versions of this CPU´s (i5-2500k and i7-2600k) can be clocked to 4,6 - 5+ GHz.But if you wan´t to change from your current (And very good CPU) this Intel Xenon is far too pricey and it is an Server CPU, so useless for desktop flying. Just get an i5-2500k for arround 225$ or the hyperthreading variant i7-2600k for 315$.I for my part will upgrade for an i5-2500k, it seems to be the best for the money.

I was just wandering about this CPU, I will not upgrade right now cause this 980X very good with FSX ( for me anyway) , I'll wait a litle longer to se what's comming up as far as the 2011 platform, it may be better and it may not be better compare to the P67.Thank you for your comment on the Xeon.

The Xeons are binned better. Much better. It wouldn't be "useless" by any means... Just too pricey for your purposes.I also believe it would behoove you to wait for socket 2011 or later.

Well, Sandy Bridge is the successor of Nehalem (your chip). Some versions of this CPU´s (i5-2500k and i7-2600k) can be clocked to 4,6 - 5+ GHz.But if you wan´t to change from your current (And very good CPU) this Intel Xenon is far too pricey and it is an Server CPU, so useless for desktop flying. Just get an i5-2500k for arround 225$ or the hyperthreading variant i7-2600k for 315$.I for my part will upgrade for an i5-2500k, it seems to be the best for the money.

You'll be happy u upgraded. I got my 2500k and wasn't sure if it was going to be worth it but boy was I wrong. I got this thing smokin FSX at 5.0 ghz Prime 95ed for 9 hours ZERO problems.

You'll be happy u upgraded. I got my 2500k and wasn't sure if it was going to be worth it but boy was I wrong. I got this thing smokin FSX at 5.0 ghz Prime 95ed for 9 hours ZERO problems.

Did you come from a 990X? Just curious... Please keep in mind that the OP has a 990x before handing out upgrade advice. We know you love your new rig! :Applause: :Big Grin:

Server processors aren't useless for desktop applications... they're among the most powerful processors out there actually. The only catch is to get the truly great server processors you have to be willing to drop ~$4000.

About a 10 core for $4,000.00 +...http://www.guru3d.com/news/intel-adds-10core-xeon-processors/

I don't think you can OC a server processor, so even for the same money I'd take a 2500K or 2600K

I don't think you can OC a server processor, so even for the same money I'd take a 2500K or 2600K

Yes you can, scroll down a little...and that's a six core x 2...http://www.evga.com/...m.aspx?m=907507http://www.newegg.co...pk=Xeon%20X5690

On the EVGA forums link scroll down to the EVGA Product Manager guy... look at his overclocks. Now sit there and ponder for a few minutes on what FSX would be like using a 980X at 5.8ghz...

On the EVGA forums link scroll down to the EVGA Product Manager guy... look at his overclocks. Now sit there and ponder for a few minutes on what FSX would be like using a 980X at 5.8ghz...

LOL, it's on cascade....here at 6.0GHz.... http://www.videosurf.com/video/2-stage-cascade-cooler-overclocking-i7-980x-6ghz-125c-1220254488

I mean a Sandy Bridge server processor. They need to be unlocked like the K series are. Intel's got the reins now

The Xeons are not useless for gaming. Binned leaps and bounds above consumer processors. Remember, server processors are enterprise level products, built much better, made to last much longer.

The Xeons are not useless for gaming. Binned leaps and bounds above consumer processors. Remember, server processors are enterprise level products, built much better, made to last much longer.

Getting a server processor for gaming is retarded anyway you look at it. How much more overclock do you get from such great binned processors anyway? That X5690 needs 1.6V for 5GHz . And built to last much longer in a 24/7 100% usage but not with that overclock for sure. It's not like a regular CPU doesn't last long enough huh? or are you planing on bragging about your 3 generation old server processor in 10 years when it won't even run MS Office?And now with SB you can't overclock them at all, so...