Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition - Core i7 Extreme Edition Bloomfield Quad-Core 3.33 GHz LGA 1366 130W Desktop Processor - BX80601975

Reviews(75)

4.7
TOP FAVORABLE REVIEW
Unbiased of Price

Over a year ago I was lucky enough to be handed one of these processors. Running stable at 4.0GHz (1.256V) for over a year I would have to say that this processor delivers. My temp usually idles around 35-40C and gets around 75C under heavy stress (Prime95 Torture Test heavy) with just air cooling (Zalman CNPS9900ALED).

Being on my 6th or so processor/rig I would have to say that I have never experienced such reliability, as it has yet to crash or lockup.

Had to buy a new motherboard and ram when I won this processor... :P

Would I have paid $999 for this at the time? Not a chance.

Would I be willing to pay $999 for a new EE when a substantial upgrade is released? Definitely.

Though I didn't spring the house payment for this processor the reliability which I have experienced could sway me in the future to make such a purchase.

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TOP CRITICAL REVIEW
Save your cash and buy a 930

Unlocked chip, ran cool on water at high OC 4.6ghz

not very fast, my OC i7920 was faster then the 975 OC. might have been a bad batch of 975s but from what i had and tested i didnt like it and sold it the same month.

buy a 6core for the same price or just OC a i7 930.

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Features & Details

  • 45nm Bloomfield 130W
  • 8MB L3 Cache
  • 4 x 256KB L2 Cache

Specifications

Model
BrandIntel
SeriesCore i7 Extreme Edition
NameCore i7-975 Extreme Edition
ModelBX80601975
Details
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1366
Core NameBloomfield
# of CoresQuad-Core
Operating Frequency3.33 GHz
QPI6.4GT/s
L2 Cache4 x 256KB
L3 Cache8MB
Manufacturing Tech45nm
Instruction Set64-Bit
Hyper-Threading SupportYes
Virtualization Technology SupportYes
Voltage0.800V-1.375V
Thermal Design Power130W
Cooling DeviceHeatsink and fan included
Additional Information
First Listed on NeweggJune 03, 2009
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