Intel is initiating a C0 to D0 stepping conversion for Core i7 920

**Vozer** · 02-02-2009, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by duploxxx

So that is how drwho was able to confirm his oc statement, he required a new i7 stepping that oc'd better

isn't that cheating according to him

It's just a newer stepping and the CPU is still unmodified, so I don't think that's cheating.

Like he said in the video, it's just FUGGER's (Wonderful) Secret Sauce.

**highoctane** · 02-02-2009, 08:57 AM

Yeah for the price of the 965 Intel should offer some sort of step up program with the new 975 coming on its heals already!

**RealTelstar** · 02-02-2009, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by FUGGER

D stepping runs at lower thermals, much lower from what I have seen.

920 is the first announced, not sure why but other models will also arrive as D stepping.

D stepping is capable of a much higher clock frequency, it will get easier to find a 5Ghz chip and we should see a lot more around 5.5Ghz on average.

Good that i decided to hold on getting a nice batch. Gotta wait for this one

))

**Blackbird_CaD_** · 02-08-2009, 11:43 PM

Everyone is saying like "ohh i'm gonna wait for this new stepping", but how the heck can you know if you buy a C0 or a D0 stepping?
There is a big chance that you will get a C0 anyway.

**YukonTrooper** · 02-09-2009, 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by Blackbird_CaD_

Everyone is saying like "ohh i'm gonna wait for this new stepping", but how the heck can you know if you buy a C0 or a D0 stepping?
There is a big chance that you will get a C0 anyway.

What n00b hole did you crawl out of?

**VAdept** · 02-09-2009, 01:16 AM

TankGuys has a pre-order page up with an estimated arrival date of 03/25 for the new stepping. Thats how I got my Q6600 G0 back in the day. Guess I will hold of my i7 build for a bit.

**TheScavenger** · 02-11-2009, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by YukonTrooper

What n00b hole did you crawl out of?

Harsh...but very funny

I hope this makes me glad that I waited.

Here is the key to your troubles, blackbird.

920 C0 Stepping: SLBCH

920 D0 Stepping: SLBED

The "S-spec" is printed on the outside of the box.

**TankGuys** · 02-11-2009, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by VAdept

TankGuys has a pre-order page up with an estimated arrival date of 03/25 for the new stepping. Thats how I got my Q6600 G0 back in the day. Guess I will hold of my i7 build for a bit.

I'm working with my contacts to get these in ASAP. In related news, we're also being elevated to preferred status with Intel, so we'll have pre-launch access to new parts in the future

**T_Flight** · 02-11-2009, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by YukonTrooper

What n00b hole did you crawl out of?

Which one did YOU crawl out of. Way to welcome a first poster!

**Etihtsarom** · 02-11-2009, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by STaRGaZeR

Put him on ignore and case solved.

Wow, I never thought about this feature. Thanks..

On topic, it's looking like 32nm might be too long, I was just about to pull the trigger on 920. Thanks for this news.

**YukonTrooper** · 02-11-2009, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by T_Flight

Which one did YOU crawl out of. Way to welcome a first poster!

Your hypocrisy is unbearable. How can you call someone out on being rough around the edges when you're calling people names and using terms like "verbal diarrhea" in the same damn thread? You even went far enough to have someone put you on their ignore list.

I thought old men were supposed to be wise?

**[XC] gomeler** · 02-11-2009, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by TankGuys

I'm working with my contacts to get these in ASAP. In related news, we're also being elevated to preferred status with Intel, so we'll have pre-launch access to new parts in the future

NICE! To me you guys are a freshface on the scene, glad to hear Intel has noticed your presence.

Originally Posted by YukonTrooper

Your hypocrisy is unbearable. How can you call someone out on being rough around the edges when you're calling people names and using terms like "verbal diarrhea" in the same damn thread? You even went far enough to have someone put you on their ignore list.

I thought old men were supposed to be wise?

t-flight is an old man? I always thought he was ~14 to 16 years old.

**T_Flight** · 02-11-2009, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by YukonTrooper

Your hypocrisy is unbearable. How can you call someone out on being rough around the edges when you're calling people names and using terms like "verbal diarrhea" in the same damn thread? You even went far enough to have someone put you on their ignore list.

I thought old men were supposed to be wise?

You thought right. When I posted about the verbal diarrhea that was in response to just that. No hypocrisy there at all.

As for the Ignore list, I have alot of people in mine too, and it looks like I'm gonna add another here in a second.

I wasn't the one in here blasting a brand new user with name calling.

**Leeghoofd** · 02-11-2009, 10:26 PM

Keep it on topic lads... damn this news section is hard to read through lol

**TurboDiv** · 02-12-2009, 10:51 AM

Yes, don't turn it into a big toilet with verbal diarrhea...

**askimo** · 02-12-2009, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by YukonTrooper

What n00b hole did you crawl out of?

LOL

**Zorlac** · 02-12-2009, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by TankGuys

I'm working with my contacts to get these in ASAP. In related news, we're also being elevated to preferred status with Intel, so we'll have pre-launch access to new parts in the future

That is very cool that you guys advertise which stepping the CPU is. I have always wanted etailers to do this!

Would it be possible for you to do the same on your Intel motherboards?

For instance, the latest Intel DX58SO Motherboard "BOXDX58SO" is revision 502. I believe this is printed on the box as AA# E29331-502.

**Bei Fei** · 02-16-2009, 08:26 AM

I want to wait for the new stepping but the end of march is a long time. Any firm release dates posted anywhere yet?

**azza21** · 03-16-2009, 03:44 PM

Any news on these new D0 chips...

**IronWarrior** · 03-16-2009, 04:44 PM

Also any news on the 975?

**~~gOJDO~~** · 03-16-2009, 11:18 PM

I would replace my C0/C1 920 only if most of the D0 920's can work stable @ 21x215 or if a D0 950 with the same price as 940 C0/C1 can do 24x215 stable.

**nirvana_1911** · 03-17-2009, 12:45 AM

The 920 D0's should be on shelves last week March or first week April I hear.

**zlojack** · 03-17-2009, 04:25 AM

Originally Posted by gOJDO

I would replace my C0/C1 920 only if most of the D0 920's can work stable @ 21x215 or if a D0 950 with the same price as 940 C0/C1 can do 24x215 stable.

"Stable" at over 5GHz?

Good luck with that one. I think your expectations are a little too high there.

**msgclb** · 03-17-2009, 06:38 AM

Originally Posted by TankGuys

I'm working with my contacts to get these in ASAP. In related news, we're also being elevated to preferred status with Intel, so we'll have pre-launch access to new parts in the future

The future is here! I just made my final payment and I'm patiently waiting for the shipping notification.

**azza21** · 03-17-2009, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by msgclb

The future is here! I just made my final payment and I'm patiently waiting for the shipping notification.

You wouldn't care to share where you brought the D0 from would you

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