this thread has taken a bazaar turn
i would have to agree with T_M here as his views are closest to mine
but would add that if Intel want a $1000 for an extreme chip why is it that its still a crap shot getting one that will live up to the name extreme
some of the retail chips are duds
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I haven't seen a dud yet. Nobody has reported that any of these CPU's won't run at their rated specs. If your referring to OC'ing, there are no guarantees with that and YMMV at anything over advertised specs. The Extreme CPU's are expensive because they go though a more rigorous selection process, and have the 6.4 GT/s QPI, and the Multi is unlocked. It's a premium CPU with a premium price. On the i7's they've been reduced 500 dolalrs from what they used to be. They are not cheap, but it's a welcomed price reduction.
If I get 4GHz out of mine on water I will be more than happy. I'll do a dance if I get 4.5GHz on water. I think some expect too much. This CPU does more work at lower clock speds than before. It's a beast. We'll find out what mine will do in about a week, becasue this evening I'm gonna boot mine up for the first time. Gonna run it for a bit at stock, and test it to make sure everything is working as it should then I'll try some clocking with it.
Originally Posted by T_Flight
we have different expectations for sure T_Flight
good luck with you chip
1. The first rule of Bench Club is, you do not talk about Bench Club
2. The second rule of Bench Club is, you do not talk about Bench Club
3. If someone says stop, goes limp, taps out, the the benching is over
4. No bummers in the batcave, apart from unkie dave
5. One Bench at a time
6. No air, no water
7. Benching will go on as long as they have to
8. If this is your first night at Bench Club, you have to Bench
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