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Intel X79 / i7 3960X

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  • #2
    Monotype
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭Monotype


    Mmm... 8 RAM slots. Good to see an up to date replacement but it's still really for those who need a top end system or with money to burn.

    Power consumption seems a bit high, actually not far off bulldozer's although you're getting more processing done with it.


  • #3
    54kroc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,376 ✭✭✭54kroc


    Mental performance with an equally mental price to match.
    I was very tempted until I saw the price, I don't know about the rest of you but I just couldn't justify that kind of money on a cpu.


  • #4
    deejer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 712 ✭✭✭deejer


    Any chance that this release will have an effect on the Sandybridge price or is there too much of a difference. I see the Core i7-3820 is the cheapest but that isnt being released til the new year.


  • #5
    Monotype
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭Monotype


    Nah, it's not going to make any difference. Completely different price ranges and not enough competition.


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