So has anyone tried the new Intel i7 core? I am dying to try it out. I run quad core and overclocked but dang the new i7 are hot! I would so buy one and swap mine out but that would mean a new motherboard and ddr3 RAM so for now I will hold off. For now I just want to test drive one. I think VooDoo is coming out next month with one so I'll be looking to try it out.
I haven't seen any in the stores yet but I did read one review the guy said it started so fst his only complaint was that you could not get into BIOS.
Here are some of the specs on the i7
| Model | |
| Brand |
<script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('Intel'));</script> Intel |
| Series |
<script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('Core i7'));</script> Core i7 |
| Model |
<script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('BX80601965'));</script> BX80601965 |
| CPU Socket Type | |
| CPU Socket Type |
<script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('LGA 1366'));</script> LGA 1366 |
| Tech Spec | |
| Core |
<script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('Nehalem'));</script> Nehalem |
| Multi-Core |
<script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('Quad-Core'));</script> Quad-Core |
| Name |
<script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('Core i7 Extreme Edition 965'));</script> Core i7 Extreme Edition 965 |
| Operating Frequency |
<script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('3.2GHz'));</script> 3.2GHz |
| QPI |
<script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('6.4GT/s'));</script> 6.4GT/s |
| L2 Cache |
<script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('4 x 256KB'));</script> 4 x 256KB |
| L3 Cache |
<script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('8MB'));</script> 8MB |
| Manufacturing Tech |
<script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('45 nm'));</script> 45 nm |
| 64 bit Support |
<script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('Yes'));</script> Yes |
| Hyper-Threading Support |
<script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('Yes'));</script> Yes |
| Virtualization Technology Support |
<script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('Yes'));</script> Yes |
| Voltage |
<script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('0.80V-1.375V'));</script> 0.80V-1.375V |
| Thermal Power |
<script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('130W'));</script> 130W |
| Cooling Device |
<script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('Heatsink and Fan included'));</script> Heatsink and Fan included |
| Manufacturer Warranty | |
| Parts |
<script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('3 years limited'));</script> 3 years limited |
| Labor |
<script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('3 years limited'));</script> 3 years limited |

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