My i3's... (will add batch info later).

First one i3 530 C2 - great at core clocking, bclk is ok, 238 max with 4gb. Went through 6 cpu's to get this one, so I guess it can be considered a "good" one. Doesnt do well with 8gb though, 205bclk max and 4.4ghz max. GA-P55-UD5 w/4gb G.Skill Eco and Zalman 9300AT.



Second one is my VM server - i3 550 KO. This one is my first KO, no idea how it stacks up compared to others. A few notable improvements over C2, bclk is excellent, up to 244 stable with 8gb and 255 bclk with 4gb. Vtt requirement is much lower (0.15v) than all my C2 i3s. Memory stability when using 10x is much improved - 2000mhz with 8gb is now possible, none of my 530's can do this 24/7 stable. As with other i3's though they turn into heat monsters if you give them over 1.5 vcore. This is cooled by a Titan Fenrir v1 with fan on max (2250rpm). Tests under liquid over the next month (mega busy with work - this has taken me weeks so far ).




Im very impressed at these i3's in linx. Theyre matching and beating 4ghz+ Q9xxx cpus. Very impressive for what is essentially a dual.