Intel Core i7-980X Processor Extreme Edition In Today's World

[ChronicleMe]

Is the Intel Core i7-980X Processor good enough to play today's games at ultra levels if coupled with a GTX 970 or 980 GPU?

This processor could also be OC'd right? They have some better feature for this if I am not mistaken?

Reason I am asking is because I have a new Asus Xtreme Phase P6X58D Premium Motherboard that I want to make use of and I found a good deal on an i7-980X. The i7-980X looks like it could be tweaked to get some good numbers (3d Mark etc) and play games with ease all though I may be completely off here. It is an older processor and I do not have much experience. Is there a better processor to use on this motherboard? I noticed there are 990Xs also but they are over a thousand dollars.

What should I use in conjunction with the above items to get an ideal setup? (If any)

 

[SinxarKnights]

Seems to be an OK CPU by some quick Googling. Seem to have some latency issues with the L3 cache according to anandtech: http://www.anandtech.com/show/2960

A similar setup in 3dmark with a 970 post scores close to a 4790k + gtx 970: http://www.3dmark.com/compare/fs/7196607/fs/8093686

If you are playing at 1080p a 970 should be sufficient for ultra settings in most titles. The R9 390x would be better though. For some real overkill a 980ti would work or wait for the new 1070 or 1080 cards.

 

[ryder57]

Is the Intel Core i7-980X Processor good enough to play today's games at ultra levels if coupled with a GTX 970 or 980 GPU?

This processor could also be OC'd right? They have some better feature for this if I am not mistaken?

Reason I am asking is because I have a new Asus Xtreme Phase P6X58D Premium Motherboard that I want to make use of and I found a good deal on an i7-980X. The i7-980X looks like it could be tweaked to get some good numbers (3d Mark etc) and play games with ease all though I may be completely off here. It is an older processor and I do not have much experience. Is there a better processor to use on this motherboard? I noticed there are 990Xs also but they are over a thousand dollars.

What should I use in conjunction with the above items to get an ideal setup? (If any)

Hi ,
I have a similar system Saberthooth mobo , i7 980x , R9 390x video card .
Getting the 990x cpu wont make a huge difference and the 980x cpu is good for an oclock to about 4.3 - 4.4 if your lucky.
My 980x (O'ced to 4.3) runs at 96% and 390x (no c'clock) at 100% on simple FPS games. It gets tapped out in newer titles.It's really showing it's age now as a gaming platform.
If you have a mobo which you do and can get the 980x cpu cheap ,I say go for it , but dont expect it to play triple A titles at ultra smoothly.