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Upgrade your system with the Core i7-860 and own the one of best processors in the world. These CPU powerhouses are designed to handle the most intense compute and visualization workloads you can throw at them. Core i7 processors allow you to multitask faster and unleash powerful media creation tools. Best of all, the 8MB of Intel Smart Cache gives you blazing speeds you never realized were possible.
Take advantage of Intel Turbo Boost technology which dynamically accelerates CPU performance to match your workload. Hyper-Threading technology effectively doubles the output of your four physical cores, giving you unmatched data processing. The Integrated Memory Controller optimizes data bandwidth with up to three channels.
Smart Cache provides a higher-performance, more efficient cache subsystem while HD Boost accelerates overall system performance across your multimedia applications. Add the Intel Core i7-860 to your system and you’ll never look back. Experience the convenience, versatility and raw power of Intel Core i7 processors today!
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Great Processor...
- Pros: (Note: No overclocking tested or planned)
I am coming from a mildly overclocked E8600, and I wasn't expecting too much of a difference, but it really surprised me. Improvements all around - especially with x264 encoding... I went from 35-40FPS to 85-95FPS. Partially due to the 2 added cores over my old C2D, but also strongly due to the enhancements in the architecture.
Gaming improvements abound, as well as the general feel of the system. Windows 7 runs even faster than it did before on this new processor.
For anyone ready to take the leap into the i7 realm, this would be the one to grab.
Recommended for: Users of systems based on older or slower C2D's, or systems predating C2D.
- Cons: Obviously, the 1156 socket is incompatible with the first i7 iteration, instantly alienating a group of users. (Thankfully, I'd say that the 860 isn't a reason to abandon any 1st gen. i7's)
Needing to purchase a new, expensive motherboard and DDR3 RAM knocks an egg off the total experience. The CPU could be a little less expensive, but it is only one day on the market.
Not recommended for: Existing i7 users as the motherboard upgrade will put the price/performance improvements squarely out of whack. (Also very fast C2D Extreme users may wish to stick with their investments as well)
- Other Thoughts: Paired with a P7P55D, PNY Geforce 260, and 8GB RAM, and she runs Windows 7 flawlessly.
Fast and Cool
- Pros: Fast in multithreaded applications
Only 95W
Cool temperatures
Easily overclocks
- Cons: Retail heatsink is small. Very small.
- Other Thoughts: Runs cool, but purchase a better heatsink if you plan to overclock.
i7 860 4 Ghz on air
Asus P7P55D Pro
Corsair XMS3
| Model | BX80605I7860 |
| Series | Core i7 |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 1156 |
| Core | Lynnfield |
| Multi-Core | Quad-Core |
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Stock heat sink sucks.
- Pros: This is a fast processor, it cuts through all the applications I can throw at it like a hot knife through butter.
- Cons: The stock heat sink is totally inadequate, just at normal stock speeds in a well ventilated case the cpu would overheat and cause the system to suddenly shut off after about a half hour of running, the heat sink is literally not even as thick as my thumb, so if you get the processor you will need to buy a third party heat sink to go with it.
Good price for the perfomance
- Pros: This CPU performance very well. It is not the faster thing out there, but it is very very fast. The turbo mode works well for limited core apps. Additionally, it does not get that hot or sucks that much juice. Paired with a good cooler, you will have no issues with this CPU.
- Cons: None
- Other Thoughts: This is a good mid range CPU. I would not say it is a good choice for a high end gaming rig due to the PCI-e being on die and the limiting factor for the x16 PCI-e bus in multi GPU situations, but it is good for the mid price rigs with no SLI/Crossfiring. If you are looking at a high powered rig with multiple GPU's and the like, you may want to look at the Bloomfield chips, but don't let the dual channel (this proc) versus triple channel (Bloomfields) memory difference sway you. I have not seen any stats showing that making a difference in performance ... yet (6 cores cpus may push that kind of memory).
Great example of why Intel is the market leader
- Pros: Powerful and energy efficient.
Great value ... Price/Performance ratio is stellar.
Gives you what you need without what you don't.
- Cons: There are not a lot of cooler options out there for the LGA1156 socket yet.
Doesn't clean my house for me...
- Other Thoughts: I am a photographer, not a gamer ... So I am not the one to ask if you're looking for a gamer's point of view.
Check the reviews out there... Unless you are a seriously hardcore gamer, the 8xx series is the way to go... You are not likely to notice the difference between the dual channel (8xx) and triple channel (9xx) memory. Unless you are running at least two very powerful video cards, a well thought out P55 (i7 8xx) system usually matches or beats an X58 (i7 9xx) system performance wise.
For those of you complaining about the lack of triple channel support on MB's, the dual channel memory controller is built into this CPU, so it's just not gonna happen. The i7 9xx (x58) supports triple channel because those CPUs have a triple channel controller.
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Core i7-860
8Gb G.Skill DDR3 1600
Sapphire Radeon HD5770
Caviar Black 640Gb
LG BluRay Combo
Win 7 Home Premium x64
| Model |
| Brand |
Intel |
| Processors Type |
Desktop |
| Series |
Core i7 |
| Model |
BX80605I7860 |
| CPU Socket Type |
| CPU Socket Type |
LGA 1156 |
| Tech Spec |
| Core |
Lynnfield |
| Multi-Core |
Quad-Core |
| Name |
Core i7-860 |
| Operating Frequency |
2.8GHz |
| L3 Cache |
8MB |
| Manufacturing Tech |
45 nm |
| 64 bit Support |
Yes |
| Hyper-Threading Support |
Yes |
| Virtualization Technology Support |
Yes |
| Thermal Design Power |
95W |
| Cooling Device |
Heatsink and Fan included |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Parts |
3 years limited |
| Labor |
3 years limited |
Introduction
Upgrade your system with the Core i7-860 and own the one of best processors in the world. These CPU powerhouses are designed to handle the most intense compute and visualization workloads you can throw at them. Core i7 processors allow you to multitask faster and unleash powerful media creation tools. Best of all, the 8MB of Intel Smart Cache gives you blazing speeds you never realized were possible.
Take advantage of Intel Turbo Boost technology which dynamically accelerates CPU performance to match your workload. Hyper-Threading technology effectively doubles the output of your four physical cores, giving you unmatched data processing. The Integrated Memory Controller optimizes data bandwidth with up to three channels.
Smart Cache provides a higher-performance, more efficient cache subsystem while HD Boost accelerates overall system performance across your multimedia applications. Add the Intel Core i7-860 to your system and you’ll never look back. Experience the convenience, versatility and raw power of Intel Core i7 processors today!
Highlights
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Intel Core i7 Quad-core Processor
With four processing cores, the multitasking monster Quad-Core Intel Core i7 processor delivers fourfold the performance on highly-threaded applications, taking your desktop PC experience into a completely new realm of mega power. The powerful processor delivers serious performance on the ultra-demanding games of today and tomorrow. The innovative 45nm quad-core technology optimizes thermal performance for reduced power consumption and noise.
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Integrated DDR3 Memory Controller
With the integrated DDR3 memory controller, the Intel Core i7 enables two channels of DDR3 1333 MHz memory, resulting in up to 21 GB/sec memory bandwidth. Plus the memory controller's lower latency and higher memory bandwidth delivers amazing performance for data-intensive applications.
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Intel Advanced Smart Cache
Intel Advanced Smart Cache Technology dynamically allocates the shared L2 cache to each processor core based on workload. This efficient, multi-core-optimized implementation increases the probability that each core can access data from fast L2 cache, resulting in significantly reduced latency for frequently used data and improved performance.
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Intel Turbo Boost technology
Intel Turbo Boost technology maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload-more performance when you need it the most.
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Intel Wide Dynamic Execution
With Intel Wide Dynamic Execution, each of the four cores can complete up to four full instructions simultaneously, improves execution speed and efficiency, delivering more instructions per clock cycle.
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Greater Performance with Hyper-Threading Technology (HT Technology)
Hyper-threading enables multi-threaded software applications to execute two software threads in parallel to improve system responsiveness. Intel Core i7 enabled with HT Technology deliver performance and multitasking gains that result in increased productivity and efficiency.
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Quick Specs
| Brand | Intel |
| Core | Lynnfield |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 1156 |
| L3 Cache | 8MB |
| Manufacturing Tech | 45 nm |
| Multi-Core | Quad-Core |
| Operating Frequency | 2.8GHz |
| Processors Type | Desktop |
| Series | Core i7 |
| Thermal Design Power | 95W |
| Virtualization Technology Support | Yes |
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Reviewed By: Greg on 9/9/2009
Tech Level: high - Ownership: less than 1 day
