Intel Core i7 950 Processor BX80601950
Check out the most significant architectural change in the x86 architecture in 13 years, the Intel Core i7. Intel has completely reinvented their CPU design, removing the antiquated Front Side Bus and replacing it with the new Intel QuickPath Interconnect, delivering up to 6.4 GT/s. Also new to the Core i7 line is the integrated memory controller, supporting Triple Channel DDR3 Memory allowing for more maximum memory, up to 24GB on some boards, and faster access times. Located directly on the CPU die is 256KB per core of L2 cache and 8MB L3 cache shared across all four cores means the CPU can do more without having to access the main memory, further increasing performance.
The Intel Core i7 processor is the latest in cutting edge processor technology for the desktop PC. Based on the new Intel Nehalem microarchitecture, the Intel Core i7 processor delivers four complete execution cores within a single processor along with the rebith of Intel HyperThreading Technology, delivering unprecedented performance and responsiveness in multi-threaded and multi-tasking business and home use environments and the ability to simultaneously process up to 8 seperate threads.
The unprecedented performance of the Intel Core i7 processor is made possible by each of the four complete execution cores delivering the full power of Intel Nehalem microarchitecture. More instructions can be carried out per clock cycle, shorter and wider pipelines execute commands more quickly, and improved bus lanes move data throughout the system faster. This quad-core, eight-thread processor represents Intel’s continued leadership and drive of multi-core processing and more parallel computing.
Doing More with Intel Quad-Core
The Intel Core i7 processor is at the center of today’s most interactive and content rich software experiences. The evolving set of threaded multi-media
applications, including digital content creation, will shine as users are able to complete tasks faster. Game play can achieve even greater visualization and
realism as tasks such as artificial intelligence (AI), physics, and rendering can be distributed across each of the four complete execution cores and run
in parallel.
Specifications
CPU Type:
Desktop
Processor Interface:
LGA1366
Processor Class:
Core i7
Processor Speed:
Ci7 950 / 3.06GHz
Cores:
Quad
Cache Size:
256KB L2 per Core
L2 Cache:
1MB
L3 Cache:
8MB
Bus Speed:
4.8 GT/s
Fan:
Included
Additional Technologies:
Hyper-Threading
MMX
32/64-bit
Unlocked Multiplier:
No
Instruction Set:
SSE
SSE2
SSE3
SSE4.1
SSE4.2
Detailed Features
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.8
Customer Reviews:
6
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Value
4.3
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
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Reviewer:
Dave on
Dec 30, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
4.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I have had it running with Win 7 64 bit for months. 6-gig of ocz platnium ram tripple channel at 2ghz, cooler master tower, evga mobo, gtx 260 super overclocked vidio card. I oc'ed it to 3.8ghz with no problems yet. I would skip the the duo stuff and do it right the first time with the i7.
Easy Overclock
Reviewer:
mel999@mchsi.com on
Dec 24, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Overclocked to 3.795 GHz with only a 5 degrees C increase in temperature with stock fan at 35% average load. Windows Calculations Per Second Rating 7.6 out of 7.9. All other performance ratings increased after overclock. Runs 6 BOINC Programs with ease. Prime 95 stable at 64 degrees C.
Smokin!
Reviewer:
luv2prty2 on
Dec 15, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Running GTX260 in SLI with Asus P6T MB 12 Gig Corsair Dominator 1866 DDR3, man does this machine fly! NO probs with anything! Buy it, Buy it, Buy it!
Very Fast
Reviewer:
(FoE)ThePhoenix on
Dec 03, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
4.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Im using this in my gaming rig, incredible speed.
Awesome
Reviewer:
RP on
Oct 30, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
4.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Paired this with a EVGA 3x SLI Classified and installed Win 7 x64. No overclocking yet, waiting for burn-in on the heatsink, but still running 7.5 WEI score for proc., 7.7 on RAM, 7.9 on both graphics and 7.4 on disk (prim. is SSD).
Heat Sinks - Many Shapes & Sizes!
A heat sink (or heatsink) is an object that absorbs and dissipates heat from
another object using thermal contact (either direct or radiant). Heat sinks
are used in a wide range of applications wherever efficient heat dissipation
is required; including for CPUs, Memory, Video Cards, and more.
Heat Sink Shapes Change!
Many products come with a Heat Sink, and some with a combination Heat Sink
and Fan. Keep in mind though, that manufacturers are constantly
improving the design of their cooling components, thus the shape and design
of the heat sink or heat sink & fan can change on any product at any time.
PLEASE NOTE:
Cooling Components Can Change At Any Time, And Do Not
Affect The Performance Or Specifications Of The Product.
How Do Heat Sinks Work?
Heat sinks function by transferring high temperature thermal energy (heat)
from one object (such as a CPU chip) to a second object (such as the Heat
Sink), which has a lower temperature, with a much greater heat capacity.
This rapid transfer of heat quickly balances the temperature of both
devices, lowering the temperature of the first. This is what makes a
heat sink a cooling device. Since room temperature is usually cooler than
the hot device, the Heat Sink helps cool the device, lowering its temp to
closer to room temperature.
The most common design of a heat sink is a metal device with many fins or
vanes. The high thermal conductivity of the metal combined with the large
surface area of the fins does the work to rapidly transfer heat to the
surrounding, cooler, air. This cools the heat sink and whatever it is in
contact with. Some Heat Sinks use the metal alone for cooling, some
use fluids (just like you car radiator) and a thermal interface material
(such as thermal gel) to ensure maximum heat transfer to the heat sink.
Adding a fan dramatically improves air flow, and improves the heat transfer
even more.
Remember The
Thermal Paste!
Remember that when you are adding a Heat Sink, you MUST USE
thermally conductive Gel or Paste, to form a good thermal contact between
the Heat Sink and the Device. Failing to use this will result in
reduced cooling, and possible failure and damage to the device!
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Mfg Part No:
BX80601950 UPC No:
735858208451 Box Size:
( Length:
8, Width:
7, Depth:
4 )
Shipping Weight:
.7000 pound(s)
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