http://www.pcgamer.com/intel-core-i9-7980xe-review-an-incredibly-fast-cpu-but-gamers-dont-need-it/ >The Core i9-7980XE is the fastest consumer CPU Intel has ever released, and you don't need it. I’ve been around the computer industry a long time, and I’ve tested everything from $50 to $1200 graphics cards—sometimes multiple cards. I’ve tested a lot of processors as well, from $50 ultra-budget models to $1000 extreme chips. And while the i7-6850X came close, this is the first time I’ve ever personally laid hands on a $2000 chip. (Okay, $1979 officially, but close enough.) >But there’s little reason for anyone to buy this chip for their next PC, other than pure bragging rights. 10 years from now, maybe chips like this will be commonplace, but today? No. Especially if your primary purpose in owning a PC is for playing games, something we wholeheartedly support at PC Gamer. All of your gaming needs can be met on a much less expensive PC without ever running into problems—and at this price, you could potentially build two or even three complete PCs for less than the cost of just the processor.