Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition
Manufacturer: Intel Part number: BX80601965
Nov 2008
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- Thanks to an expensive new motherboard requirement, Intel's new Core i7 desktop processors will remain enthusiast and professional-level parts until more affordable complementary hardware comes out later next year. Speed never comes cheap, however, and if you're willing to spend for it now, you'll find yourself in possession of the fastest CPU on the market.
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Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition price range: $779.99 - $1,539.71
- Reviewed by: Rich Brown
- Reviewed on: 11/02/2008
- Released on: 11/02/2008
The good: Fastest high-end desktop CPU; supporting motherboard supports both graphics card vendors' multicard technologies.
The bad: Requires an expensive new motherboard; chipset needs three memory sticks for maximum efficiency.
The bottom line: Thanks to an expensive new motherboard requirement, Intel's new Core i7 desktop processors will remain enthusiast and professional-level parts until more affordable complementary hardware comes out later next year. Speed never comes cheap, however, and if you're willing to spend for it now, you'll find yourself in possession of the fastest CPU on the market.
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5 stars
Core i7. what the......
by HVBI on November 16, 2008
Pros: Maybe, just maybe a commercial company can benifit if rendering several movies or commericals a day.
Cons: Price is way to high for what you get. It is terrible on games for the price. I can get an over clocked q6600 to preform better. The cost premium is twice what I would pay for core 2 when you add cost of ram, mobo etc.
Summary: Lets face it, how many of you really sit in front of the computer and wait for a 2 hour video to render? Okay two of you raised your hand. ...
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Summary: Lets face it, how many of you really sit in front of the computer and wait for a 2 hour video to render? Okay two of you raised your hand. Get a life. For the rest of us, I don't think so. So will you wait 1:40 for a i7 to do the same task. Nope! You will walk away and come back later. So why is it that big of a deal to have a cpu take 20 min. off a 2 hour render. Step out side and take a short walk. You will save hundreds. This cpu is not a gamers friend either. Unless you want to spend 1000's for the best i7 cpu and only match a cpu that you could have paid 100's less for. I just don't see any reason to spend so much for so little. I will wait until the industry shows us a good reason to upgrade. I would rather buy a q9550, good ram and mobo for far less money. With the extra 600 dollar savings I could buy some nice toys. Come on AMD here is your chance to kick them where it hurts.
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8 stars
Do we have a faster O/S ?
by someolboy on November 9, 2009
Pros: New technology ... good
Cons: high end cost...
Summary: If you can't make windows operating systems any more efficient, or run faster, then why bother?
It doesn't matter how fast and how powerful your computer is... you ...
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Summary: If you can't make windows operating systems any more efficient, or run faster, then why bother?
It doesn't matter how fast and how powerful your computer is... you still have to wait for windows to start up !
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8 stars
What does it really mean though?
by Interpolnyc on November 4, 2008
Pros: The fact that computers are moving forward, and have not become 'static' (no pun intended). But the realization that they are Dynamic and ever evolving.
Cons: Price and the fact that you need an entirely new set up to run it.
Summary: It goes without saying that computers and technology are constantly changing, this is a great example of such change. Incremental upgrades are important, but a total reinvention, of sorts, is ...
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Summary: It goes without saying that computers and technology are constantly changing, this is a great example of such change. Incremental upgrades are important, but a total reinvention, of sorts, is often necessary. Often people seem to complain that its too expensive, its too ect., the point is, this is the cutting edge. You pay more for a brand new car than you would for a used one. Same principle.
I marvel at the amount that things have changed, it was what 25 or 30 years ago when the apple // came out, and basically put computers on the map. Now we have Wallie and countless other computer generated movies and games. This is just one more step, and from here who knows what another 25 or 30 years hold.
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- Manufacturer: Intel
- Part number: BX80601965
- Description: Conquer the world of extreme gaming with the fastest performing processor on the planet: the Intel Core i7 processor Extreme Edition. With faster, intelligent multi-core technology that accelerates performance to match your workload, it delivers an incredible breakthrough in gaming performance. But performance doesn't stop at gaming. You'll multitask 25 percent faster and unleash incredible digital media creation with up to 79 percent faster video encoding and up to 46 percent faster image rendering, plus incredible performance for photo retouching and editing. In fact, you'll experience maximum performance for whatever you do, thanks to the combination of Intel Turbo Boost technology and Intel Hyper-Threading technology (Intel HT technology), which activates full processing power exactly where and when you need it most.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Processor
Processor
- Type / Form Factor Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-965
- Number of Cores Quad-Core
- Cache Memory Details L3 - Advanced Smart Cache - 8 MB
- 64-bit Computing Yes
- Processor number i7-965
- Compatible Processor Socket LGA1366 Socket
- Clock Speed 3.2 GHz
- Processor Qty 1
- Max Turbo Speed 3.46 GHz
- Architecture Features Execute Disable Bit capability,
Hyper-Threading Technology,
Enhanced SpeedStep technology,
Intel Virtualization Technology,
Intel Thermal Monitor 2,
Intel 64 Technology,
Enhanced Halt State (C1E),
Demand Based Switching - Thermal Design Power 130 W
- Manufacturing Process 45 nm
- Packaging Type FC-LGA8
- Thermal Specification 67.9 °C
- Architecture Features Execute Disable Bit capability,
Hyper-Threading Technology,
Enhanced SpeedStep technology,
Intel Virtualization Technology,
Intel Thermal Monitor 2,
Intel 64 Technology,
Enhanced Halt State (C1E),
Demand Based Switching Cache Memory
- Installed Size 8 MB
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s) None
- Compatible Slots 1 x Processor - LGA1366 Socket
Miscellaneous
- Package Type Intel Boxed
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Memory
- Type Advanced Smart Cache
Warranty
- Service / Support Details Limited warranty 3 years
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