Is this a better deal?

[Fare20]

I can buy a used i3 8350k for $100. I would then wait for intel to release new budget motherboards. I know that the whole point of this cpu is to OC it with high end boards, but can you OC it even a little bit with cheap B boards? I5 8400 is my pick but 100 on an i3 8350k is a too good of a deal. I also have a good deal for a heatsink and cooler.

 

[DRagor]

but can you OC it even a little bit with cheap B boards?

Nope, not even by a bit (assuming things will be same as in current B boards). However, if you can get 8350 cheap, why not invest in Z board and get full potential of this chip? That would be good IMO, even if you have to pay more for the board that you pay for CPU.

 

[4745454b]

That's why the 8350K isn't a good deal. Doesn't come with a cooler and you need a good one. And can't OC it on the lower boards, you need a Z board. Once you invest in the good board and cooler you might as well have got a 8400 and not worry about OCing.

 

[Fare20]

Yeah i get what you guys are saying. But i feel that the i3 is just the best bang for my buck even if its unutiluzed by MB and cooler.

Do you think there will be a bundle of i5 8400 and a B board on newegg? I see loads of bundles of these 2 cpu's with Z boards. Will they offer them as soon as new boards hit the market?

 

[volkgren]

There's really no word on when B300 series boards will be out. I wouldn't buy a CPU expecting to wait on the motherboard to be released.

 

[DRagor]

IF they hit the market. So far we've seen lots of rumor but nothing substantial yet. I'm starting to wonder if we ever see those cheaper boards at all.

 

[4745454b]

I've seen Z boards hit the ~$80 or 90 price point. At that price why get a H or B board?