Intel BX80601960 Core i7 960 Processor – 3.20GHz, 8MB L3 Cache, 4.8GT/s QPI, HyperThreading, Quad Core, Bloomfield, LGA 1366, with Fan
- Price: $599.99
- List Price: $685.99
- Manufacturer: Intel
- Item Model: BX80601960
- Weight: 1.5 pounds
- Box Size: ( Length: 6, Width: 6, Depth: 4 )
- Warranty: 36 months parts; 36 months labor
- Categories: Computer Components
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Intel BX80601960 Core i7 960 Processor
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.
Intel Core i7 960 OEM Processor AT80601002727AA – 3.20GHz, 8MB L3 Cache, 4.8GT/s QPI, HyperThreading, Quad Core, Bloomfield, LGA 1366 - Price: $589.99
Tags: Intel Core i7 960, LGA 1366
Pros: This little guy is a beast. I’m a film student editing high def footage and it allows for extreme multitasking. I’ll have Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere open simultaneously and it doesn’t even blink.
Huge upgrade from anything and worth the price.
Cons: The way Newegg sent this was a bit nerve racking upon opening. They simply had the CPU wrapped in a sheet of bubble wrap and thrown in with the rest of my order. C’mon Newegg, I paid you how much for shipping?
Other Thoughts: The CPU doesn’t come with a fan or heat sink. So make sure you have or plan on buying one when you order this puppy.
Pros: Awesome CPU thats incredibly fast. Allows me to run multiple applications such as music, vent, and games. Easily overclockable (even though i havent gone that route). Definitely a bang for the buck!
Cons: OEM shipping is garbage, mine came in a plastic case with two pieces of hard foam. This would have been ok except the case cracked open, so when i opened the box it was in the case and the pieces of foam were in one place and the processor was in another. Luckily theres no pins on it or there woudl be a problem. No Fan or Heatsink so make sure you get one.
Other Thoughts: Runs a little on the hot side so make sure you have a good heatsink and fan. I use the cooler master v8 and it keeps it fairly cool.