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Crush your enemies, climb the tower of paperwork, or do both at the same time. Intel's Core i7 processor not only makes it possible, it makes it easy. The Core i7 920 has quad cores that run at 2.66GHz and shares 8MB of L3 cache.
Quad cores means true multi-tasking and multi-threading. One core handles the usual action on your operating system, while the second can play a DVD on the TV, the third download a file from internet, and the fourth one sends audio to the kids in another room without lags or stutters. All this is made easier with Intel’s advanced Digital Media Boost.
With Intel Turbo Boost technology and Intel Hyper-Threading technology, The Core i7 enables highly threaded applications or demanding applications to work in maximum speed without need the slightest effort. The 45nm Intel Core i7 processor is armed Intel HD Boost, which implementing new Intel Streaming SIMD Extension 4.1 (Intel SSE4.1) instructions for fast high definition video editing and encoding, enhance the multimedia performance.
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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.
Integrated DDR3 Memory Controller With the integrated DDR3 memory controller, the Intel Core i7 enables three channels of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, resulting in up to 25.6 GB/sec memory bandwidth. Plus the memory controller's lower latency and higher memory bandwidth delivers amazing performance for data-intensive applications.
Intel Advanced Smart Cache Intel Advanced Smart Cache Technology dynamically allocates the shared L3 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 L3 cache, resulting in significantly reduced latency for frequently used data and improved performance.
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.
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.
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.
Overall Review: The i7-920 has been a remarkable workhorse. I overclocked mine to 3.8 GHz on day one (with air cooling) and never looked back. Here we are, 10 years later, and it's still strong, stable and performing like a (vintage) champ. Thank you, Intel - this was a real one.
Pros: Performance, longevity.
Cons: Was pricey when it was new, but it was bleeding edge. That's just how it is.
Overall Review: I paired this CPU with an MSI board in April 2008, and it's still going strong heading in to September 2019. That's something! I don't play games like I did when I bought this, but the last fallout played fine with an updated graphics card. I'm only now looking to replace after running into a few pieces of software that don't support the older architecture.
Pros: - Best Cpu ever
Cons: None
Overall Review: I bought this cpu on 12/13/2008. It finally couldn't keep up in 2018. Rest in piece my old friend.
Pros: Purchased this processor in 2009 and 9 years later it shows absolutely no sign of slowing down what so ever.
Cons: Absolutely none
Pros: Absolutely flawless in the time I've used (abused) it.
Cons: None -- never a disappointment in it's intended function
Overall Review:
I am on the verge of a total update to my entire system. I was curious to how old my current setup is so I came here to NewEgg and did a purchase history. There it is... Feb 13, 2009 --
1 x Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield Quad-Core 2.66 GHz LGA 1366
1 x ASUS P6T Deluxe LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard
1 x XCLIO Windtunnel Fully Black Finish 1.0 mm SECC Chassis ATX Full Tower Computer Case
1 x CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory
1 x CORSAIR HX Series CMPSU-1000HX 1000W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
plus a few thermaltake blue led case fans and some Artic silver thermal paste.
8+ years of the same mb/chip setup is mind boggling but here we are. I'm still using all of the listed items above including the original thermal paste application. (it didn't occur to me that the paste may need replacing over the years) but if it ain't broke, don't fix it. I've ran through more than several hdds, mice, keyboards, and optical drives but the core remains. The sheer amount of memories that this rig has logged in pictures, videos, games etc. is epic. I can only hope that intel hasn't lost the recipe in the new Kaby Lake i7's. It's been a great ride and this processor will probably find it's way into my stash of "things that have never failed me so it makes the archive" drawer. I'm almost positive it will be reborn with another function in the near future as a computer for a cnc router. It will be one of the stable parts of that setup as I can imaging this thing running in perpetuity.
Pros: Overclocked to 4.0 GHz the whole time.
Cons: Just won't die so can't get a new one.
Overall Review: Best.
Pros: Put the system together, got it running without OC, it was fast. Ran CPUID on it to confirm our suspicions and yep! IT WAS A D0!
Cons: 0 defects still
Overall Review: Slapped a Vigor ||| and some thermal at minimum, consider going liquid.
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Pros: I've overclocked it, ran for days on end, still a champ! Getting ready to upgrade...finally after ten years and wanted to give one last review of the great service this little 130 watt processor has been! May you rest in peace little buddy!
Cons: High price when purchased, almost instantly was replaced by much faster i7 processors.
Overall Review: Getting ready to retire after a long service period.