H3 vs Cluster Rybka

[Houdini]

In which case, that is what should have been used for the match. We can speculate how much better the 16-core is over the 6-core, but speculating inconclusively. Better to have used the overclocked 6-core in the first place. Much better promotion for Houdini as well...

The goal of the match is not to promote any engine, it's about having fun.
Don't project too much on it.

[Dr.Wael Deeb]

I have seen some 3930k at over 21'500 kn/s

Are you sure that a 30'000 kn/s 16 cores is about = to an 6 cores at 21'500 kn/s ?

If its the case, spending so much money for (23.5/21.5) only 9.3% faster cpu is not worth it..... imo

rgds

I don't see what's bad with i7-3770 either. It's only 4 cores, at 3.4 Mhz each, and can either be overclocked or not, and much cheaper and it's the latest... for high end users (Ivy Bridge).
I do not overclock mine (at the momment), and the whole computer tower stays almost completely cold, day and night, AND it's not such a slow timing is it?

Hi Shimon,

I've ordered Intel Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition Sandy Bridge-E 3.5GHz (4.0GHz Turbo) LGA 2011 from a big PC store here in Jordan and even though it's quite expensive,around 1500 $ for the CPU only,I am quite convinced that my near future system will suffice my needs at least for 3-4 years.....

Still figuring out the other components of the system but one thing is sure....No water cooling systems will be involved......A lot of headache me think
Dr.D

[Modern Times]

In which case, that is what should have been used for the match. We can speculate how much better the 16-core is over the 6-core, but speculating inconclusively. Better to have used the overclocked 6-core in the first place. Much better promotion for Houdini as well...

The goal of the match is not to promote any engine, it's about having fun.
Don't project too much on it.

Not the goal, but certainly the effect

Yes it has been a great encounter so far. 80+ people watching on playchess, plus others wahtching a live broadcast outside playchess. I doubt that any of the normal tournaments can match those numbers. All credit to the sponsors of this match who made it possible through personal donations.

[S.Taylor]

but one thing is sure....No water cooling systems will be involved......A lot of headache me think
Dr.D

Use it well! Enjoy it!

[S.Taylor]

In which case, that is what should have been used for the match. We can speculate how much better the 16-core is over the 6-core, but speculating inconclusively. Better to have used the overclocked 6-core in the first place. Much better promotion for Houdini as well...

The goal of the match is not to promote any engine, it's about having fun.
Don't project too much on it.

[Dr.Wael Deeb]

but one thing is sure....No water cooling systems will be involved......A lot of headache me think
Dr.D

Use it well! Enjoy it!

Thanks Shimon

[IanO]

In which case, that is what should have been used for the match. We can speculate how much better the 16-core is over the 6-core, but speculating inconclusively. Better to have used the overclocked 6-core in the first place. Much better promotion for Houdini as well...

The goal of the match is not to promote any engine, it's about having fun.
Don't project too much on it.

For those of us who are into live computer chess for the sport, this match is the closest thing to a WCCC we are going to get, since the regular Computer Olympiad which hosted the WCCC is not taking place this year.

[Lion]

Why didn't you buy a cheaper 3930k that you can likely OC to the same value ?

[Dr.Wael Deeb]

Why didn't you buy a cheaper 3930k that you can likely OC to the same value ?

Well,when I buy something I look for the top notch at the moment of course accordingly to my current budget....

Besides,I like the Extreme label on the processor
Dr.D

[lech]

Well,when I buy something I look for the top notch at the moment of course accordingly to my current budget....

Dr.D

You should wait for version Houdini 5D to feel sulfur.