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Intel Core i7-960
$665.99
Released January, 2011
The Pros:Runs cool enough on default settings for casual use. Overclocks gracefully while maintaining stability. Processes a lot of information very quickly.
The Cons:Stock cooler isn't good enough for overclocking, could use an upgrade.
The Intel Core i7-960 combines four 3.20 GHz computing cores into a single processor, with 8MB of smart cache for responsiveness, an integrated memory controller for increased memory bandwidth and Quick Path Interconnect design for rapid data transfer.
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It permits up to 8 simultaneous threads and has a max turbo frequency of 3.46 GHz. The processor can accomodate a maximum memory size of 24GB and supports DDR3-800/1066 memory. It does not support AES New Instructions.
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runs cool enough on default settings for casual use
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overclocks gracefully while maintaining stability
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processes a lot of information very quickly
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fast enough for higher-end gaming systems
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widely supported by a good range of motherboards
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runs consistently for years on end when left to default speed
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stock cooler isn't good enough for overclocking, could use an upgrade
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