Two years ago, Intel's Core i7-920 was the best value available to overclockers. Since then, the company has launched scalable 32 nm desktop CPUs for the mainstream and ultra high-end, leaving out budget-oriented enthusiasts.
Manufacturer: Intel
Two years ago, Intel's Core i7-920 was the best value available to overclockers. Since then, the company has launched scalable 32 nm desktop CPUs for the mainstream and ultra high-end, leaving out budget-oriented enthusiasts.
I'm running two of these in an SR-2 mobo at factory clock. It seems the actual clockrate when loaded is 2.9x ghz? Using Noctua 120mm aircoolers, it is running at 50 deg C on both CPU's under Folding at Home, so there should be plenty of room for overclocking.
Its a good reliable processor. So far it doesn't mind hard work, being a server processor it had no problem with the 5hr shift I gave it, it stayed at roughly the same temerature (my last CPU would steadily get hotter).
i bought the active/passive combo heat sink with arctic silver thermal paste. i only buy intel processors.
virtualization the best thing about the westmere line is the built in support for aes encryption; my server uses aes for all ssl connections; low power consumption keeps costs down
no heat sink included but thats ok because the heat sink that intel usually supplies with its processors isn't very good
This is a great CPU, have a very good performance and the price is affordable. Use two cpu on the workstation is recommended for better performance.
The Good: Good little processors, very low operating temperatures. I have two of these in my EVGA SR-2, overclocked to 3.5GHz and still at 16 threads 100% load, they run around 110 fahrenheit. Beat any Ivy Bridge or Sandy Bridge in temperatures hands down, overclocked. Very stable overall.
No problem with this. Having lived in my server for over 3 years (running 24/7). Inga problem med denna. Har bott i min server i över 3 år (igång 24/7).
This is a very good CPU. 6 cores with 12 threads enabled look awesome in task manager or multi-threaded rendering software. Should use this to replace your classic 1st generation i7s. Cool and wow factor is so high.
This arrived in a plastic chip holder and semi closed via a crappy tape job. The chip has smudge and compression marks, meaning it was used. I bought a new version!!
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