Unfortunately this processor only comes in revision C0 of the i7. X58 chips had a D0 revision which provides better stability, lower voltage hungry CPUs, and better cool idle temps. This was the last chip with C0 stepping, since its replacement (i7-960), and all chips in production at the time received the revision. With that aside this chip gives you major bragging rights. On my H70 it clocks to 4ghz with ease, and with a QPI speed of 6.4 GT/s, this thing provides endless processor power.
I chose to purchase this CPU to upgrade my existing one. the i7 (920) that I had only has 4.something gb/s QPI(quick path inter-connect) bandwidth, whereas this one has 6.4gb/s. This wont mean much to the average user, I tend to over-clock it to its absolute limits (liquid cooled as well as onboard chipset and MOSFETs) Under normal circumstances this CPU performs great, it idles at about 50-55 degrees Celsius and about 60-75 under full load (depending on game and duration) Awaiting on my ASUS rampage Extreme II for the over-clocking (p6t not stable for O/C the multiplier goes erratic) As for those intending to run this CPU on air set-up i would recommend getting the biggest and the best that you can afford!!! You won't regret it one bit (i'm not, splurging another grand or so for extreme mobo, another radiator, 3x 120mm fans, mosfet/chipset fittings) Happy days =DRead full review
It's basically the same as the 965. I was using a 940. I can tell the diff. Apparently the 6.4 qpi(?) vs. the 940's 4.8 makes a difference. The clock speeds are only 2.93 vs. 3.2, so I don't think that's it. Whatever, I'm pleased.
I upgraded from an I3 and was impressed with the increase in speed. A quality chip at an affordable price.
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