As to my post on the Ryzen Mobo system (still going Ryzen since i have a Intel i7-5820k rig), thought i'd share this if someone is wanting to build a cheap Intel rig with the full Z170 features on a premium board. Plenty of upgrade path later on in the future when you change the 7350k.
Intel have had to reduce the prices since Ryzen release (i3-7350k was £170 now £99 on scan, kapow!) so there are some really good deals coming out with the older Z170 boards. This is a great board with some awesome reviews. You also get the Dawn of War III Video Game free.
Note free delivery via AV forum etc...
FYI - Ryzen mobo post (Cashback expires on the 31/07/2017, tomorrow!!)
Dominant Dual Core Performance Get the Core i3 7350K, Intel's First Ever Unlocked Core i3 Processor with one of the highest rated Intel Z170 Motherboards; The ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero.
The Intel Core i3 7350K is perfect for gaming with it's Dual Cores, 4 Threads, and high 4.2GHz Clock Speed which will slice through the latest games. Also primed for Overclocking with it's unlocked CPU multipler & b-clock, the Core i3 7350K is ideal for users who want to get ever last inch of performance from their system.
Pairing it with the ROG Maximus VIII Hero ATX Motherboard from ASUS, gives the seasoned overclocker, or gamers new to PC building, a strong platform to work from with a motherboard that is consistently highly rated. Featuring RGB Lighting, M.2, & USB 3.1, all while using the Z170 chipset ensures you'll get the features you want, & the performance you need.
Hope this helps someone :smiley:
Top comments
Ruffuz to Roph
31 Jul 177#15
Many people manage with 2 brain cells.... 2 cores is more than adequate
bryngreen
31 Jul 174#9
Because its I3 and 7xxx so close together I misread this as I7 and almost shat myself. If I could mouse1 that fast in games I'd probably be a pro or something.
komi
30 Jul 174#5
Agree, glad AMD are back in the game, nothing wrong with some healthy competition
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adamspencer95
30 Jul 172#1
7350K for £99 is the price it should have been from launch to stifle Ryzen competition.
decent deal, voted hot.
dozstanford
30 Jul 171#2
Isn't that board a little OTT for that CPU ?
komi to dozstanford
30 Jul 17#4
Its all about OC to the max (K chips are unlocked) whether 2,4,6, 8 cores etc, but ensures future upgrade when CPUs get cheaper (buying used etc)
CraigT to dozstanford
30 Jul 17#8
I'd say so. But as mentioned leaves plenty of room for an upgrade :smiley:
I have this board, currently running with an i7-7700K (needs a BIOS update) and I am very happy so far.
Craig
powerbrick
30 Jul 171#3
misprice since the mobo is £191 from Scan on its own
ordered one :stuck_out_tongue:
ando to powerbrick
30 Jul 17#6
Just be looking to shift old stock, along with the price drop of the i3, not a amazing deal imo, about a 50 quid saving but only worth it if you're happy with the i3
komi
30 Jul 174#5
Agree, glad AMD are back in the game, nothing wrong with some healthy competition
powerbrick
30 Jul 171#7
would make a decent HTPC/gaming rig for the living room, this CPU does support hardware DRM?
bryngreen
31 Jul 174#9
Because its I3 and 7xxx so close together I misread this as I7 and almost shat myself. If I could mouse1 that fast in games I'd probably be a pro or something.
vulcanproject
31 Jul 17#10
It is a good deal, judging things as we are on how cheap the same thing is at other places.
But the only desktop dual core I could stomach buying in 2017 is the G4560. If that isn't enough for your requirements then you need a quad core, not a faster dual.
Darkraiser
31 Jul 17#11
You reckon I can get a 100 quid for the cpu?
ando to Darkraiser
31 Jul 17#12
Only a few sold on ebay, most went for around 100, so i'd say 80-90 after fees and postage or sell locally, could be a wait selling it though.
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As to my post on the Ryzen Mobo system (still going Ryzen since i have a Intel i7-5820k rig), thought i'd share this if someone is wanting to build a cheap Intel rig with the full Z170 features on a premium board. Plenty of upgrade path later on in the future when you change the 7350k.
Intel have had to reduce the prices since Ryzen release (i3-7350k was £170 now £99 on scan, kapow!) so there are some really good deals coming out with the older Z170 boards. This is a great board with some awesome reviews. You also get the Dawn of War III Video Game free.
Note free delivery via AV forum etc...
FYI - Ryzen mobo post (Cashback expires on the 31/07/2017, tomorrow!!)
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/msi-gaming-plus-x370-sli-crossfire-ready-95-99-after-msi-cashback-ccl-112-99-inc-2752852
Good for those wanting to go Ryzen
Blurb:
Dominant Dual Core Performance
Get the Core i3 7350K, Intel's First Ever Unlocked Core i3 Processor with one of the highest rated Intel Z170 Motherboards; The ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero.
The Intel Core i3 7350K is perfect for gaming with it's Dual Cores, 4 Threads, and high 4.2GHz Clock Speed which will slice through the latest games. Also primed for Overclocking with it's unlocked CPU multipler & b-clock, the Core i3 7350K is ideal for users who want to get ever last inch of performance from their system.
Pairing it with the ROG Maximus VIII Hero ATX Motherboard from ASUS, gives the seasoned overclocker, or gamers new to PC building, a strong platform to work from with a motherboard that is consistently highly rated. Featuring RGB Lighting, M.2, & USB 3.1, all while using the Z170 chipset ensures you'll get the features you want, & the performance you need.
Hope this helps someone :smiley:
Top comments
All comments (25)
decent deal, voted hot.
I have this board, currently running with an i7-7700K (needs a BIOS update) and I am very happy so far.
Craig
ordered one :stuck_out_tongue:
But the only desktop dual core I could stomach buying in 2017 is the G4560. If that isn't enough for your requirements then you need a quad core, not a faster dual.