Xeon and Gaming

[Newtoeveryting]

Is the Xeon suitable for a gaming build.

 

[RazerZ]

Which Xeon?

 

[gilbadon]

Suitable... Yes
Practical.... Nooooo

 

[logainofhades]

Suitable... Yes
Practical.... Nooooo

Practical if you want i7 capability. You won't get it any cheaper than a 1230/1231v3.

 

[tiny voices]

Yes for a high end gaming build a Xeon E3-1231 V3 is a very good option as it is just an i7 4790k without the integrated GPU and it cost less.

 

[RookieOfTheYear]

I think it is a great CPU for only a little bit more than the i5 4690k. You get pretty much i7 performance for $60 less. Here would be the one I would go with.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $242.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-07 11:16 EST-0500

 

[COLGeek]

I game with my Xeon E3-1230 all of the time. Performs great. Zero issues.

 

[logainofhades]

I have wanted a 1231v3 for quite some time. Just haven't had the money. I live close enough to Microcenter, that I can get a 4790k and motherboard, for about the same cost, though.