Another cpu question regarding the 1231v3 and the 1241v3

[santimarro1]

Hey guys, I'm buying the parts to build my new pc and I was wondering what would be better. Should I buy a 1231v3 and 16gb ram or go for the 1241v3 and 8gb ram? the computer will be used for rendering an 3d modelling, and for some not hardcore gaming at 1080p

The other components are:

PSU: antec vp 700watt
MoBo: asrock h97 anniversary
Case: zalman z3
GPU: msi r9 380
Ram: 8gb or 16 gb 1600ghz
CPU: 1231v3 or 1241v3

 

[migronesien]

CPU difference is minimal. I'd suggest the 1231v3 with 16gb RAM. You could profit from having additional 8gb RAM especially in rendering/modelling.
Gaming would probably the same at 1080p. Eventhough i always suggest 16gb over 8gb, because games like Total War can run out of RAM @1080p even with 8gb. So 16gb is the way to go if you ask me.

 

[Rogue Leader]

The only difference between those 2 processors is 100mhz. Otherwise they are identical. I'd go for the cheaper one, you'll never notice the difference.

 

[synphul]

If it's the difference between 8 and 16gb of ram, go for the 1231v3. The 1241v3 is only 100mhz faster and when you get into heavier multitasking or intensive applications like rendering the extra ram will be better.

 

[santimarro1]

So, do you guys think I'll not notice the difference between the one cpu and the other if I'm rendering something?

 

[migronesien]

So, do you guys think I'll not notice the difference between the one cpu and the other if I'm rendering something?

Nope. The profit from having more RAM will easily outperform the 100Mhz difference of the CPU.

1231v3 + 16gb is the way to go.

 

[santimarro1]

Thank you for the fast answers