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Intel Core i7-3960X 3.3GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) LGA 2011 Six-Core Desktop Processor

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Intel Core i7-3960X 3.3GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) LGA 2011 Six-Core Desktop Processor
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With 4 User Reviews
Dustin_B@NCIX
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Review Date: 04/21/13
Cons: none

Pros: cost too much
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cheaper at this place.http://www.distributorexpress.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=20&product_id=54
Randolph_L@NCIX
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Review Date: 07/26/12
Cons: Massive cost, but worth it if you need a single socket powerhouse instead of a multi-socket CPU build.

Pros: Proven stable after over 2,000 hours, incredible power
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We have been running an entire studio on this Intel Core i7 3960X processor. With the decreasing quality and increasing expense of Macintosh OS X systems and the increasing quality of PC based studio software, we decided to try a Windows based machine for our next upgrade. Our Mac Pro (XEON machine, 2010 model), has been collecting dust ever since.Why so much horsepower? It's a heavy production machine. We use the computer for rendering long 1080P Blu-Ray quality video in 2D and 3D, editing in fully rendered 1080p on three screens. The system has never crashed. On weekends we've tested this machine with the top games since it has an ASUS NVIDIA 590 video card. Incredible results with the same stability.When this machine isn't editing video, it's serving as the core audio recording / editing / live video feed for our podcast. While that sort of thing doesn't put the computer under incredible stress, it's just as important as ever that the machine is stable and the processor stays relatively cool (We use the Corsair H100 liquid cooler), so the cooling solutions in the case don't have to spin up to full speed and get louder. Thanks to solid, cool running, we've never heard the 9 fans running in the case on a recording. There's nothing like getting a blue screen of death when you're in the middle of a live webcast. That's never happened, We use Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Adobe Audition (sometimes), Pro Tools, Poser, Milkshape, and many other production programs.If you're looking for some kick ass stability and performance, look no further. If it will run our main production machine under heavy load for days at a time, it'll survive your heaviest gaming binges and home rendering solutions.Do I regret not buying XEON and server class hardware instead? No, but I would have bought the lower-priced 6 core i7 processor if it were available at the time of purchase. Here are the specs of our main studio machine:Intel Core i7 3960X Extreme Edition 6 CoreCooled with Corsair H100ASUS P9X79 Deluxe ATX LGA2011 MotherboardCorsair CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9 Vengeance 16GB 4X4GB (Running 2 of these kits for 32GB 8x4GB)ASUS 590 NVIDIA 2GB Graphics card (For incredible CUDA performance boost with Adobe software)2 x Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB 2.5IN SATA3 SandForce SF-2281 SSD Drives (1 for OS, 1 for Production Software).2x 2TB WD Caviar Black HDD on SATA3 (Striped for scratch disc)2x 2TB WD Caviar Black HDD on SATA 2 (for longer term storage)Adaptec SATA3 PCI-E 4 Port card for hot swap drive bays.ASUS BW-12B1ST Blu-Ray WriterAntec High Current Pro 1200WCoolermaster Cosmos II XL-ATX Ultra TowerAnyone in the market for a Mac Pro?
zjochied@NCIX
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Review Date: 02/12/12
Cons: expensive, too expensive, and too fast and too powerful

Pros: fast, too fast, too powerful
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do not get this unless you are thinking of using quad SLi or crossfire ontop of that getting 3-4 SSDs in raid0 PLUS 2400 quad channel memory, or else this cpu will be a waste for you.did some benchmark, without any OC, at stock speed score came out to be in 13k-14k range.i oc my alienware i7 2960xm to 4.5ghz came out to be around the same performance as i7 2600k oc, benchmark scored 11k.this shows that 3960x is too good
xmanrigger@NCIX
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Review Date: 01/29/12
Cons: VERY EXPENSIVE! DOES NOT COME WITH STOCK COOLER. Limited selection of cooling solutions.

Pros: BAD-ASS!!! Power to spare. Unlocked and clocks great.
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This CPU as well as it's little bother, the 3930K, are brutes when it comes to computing muscle. Nothing in AMD's books can even remotely compete with this CPU or with the 3930K for that matter.The 3960X is an unlocked processor, meaning that the Clock is unlocked which can allow higher and more stable overclocks.Oh, and did I mention this bitch clocks nicely? Using a Noctua NH-D14, I was able to clock it as high as 5300mhz on the Rampage IV Extreme.As an example of the power, in 3DMark 11, I ran an i7 2600K at 5100mhz with a physics score of 11,300. With the 3960X at only 4500mhz, it was pulling in over 14,000 for a physics score. Both runs at 'Performance'.

Product Features

Six Core CPU Turbo Boost

Intel Core i7-3960X BX80619i73960X Extreme Edition Processor
Breeze through your tough computing tasks with the help of the Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Processor! Bundled with ultimate features, this is both versatile and easy to install. This 2nd generation Core i7 (2nd gen) Processor imparts really outstanding performance that is not found in many. It lets you multitask with ease with lower power consumption rate.  The 3.30GHz (3.90 GHz Max Turbo) processing speed lets you carry out your difficult tasks more efficiently without any hassles. In addition, the Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading Technologies, makes this processor more perfect for hunger driven gamers, high-end workstations, and multimedia desktops. Installation is made easy with its Socket R (LGA 2011) and comes handy with 6 cores and 12 threads that provide efficient performance even with the most demanding programs. The integrated four channel DDR3 memory controller delivers smooth information throughput for a more effective computing.  Its 15MB L3 cache further increases your Quad Core's potential. This processor does not have a fan in it. Purchase the Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Processor now!

What It Is And Why You Need It:

  • Quad Core CPU; powerful performance that handles multitasking with ease
  • 3.30GHz processor speed; lightning-fast computing speeds
  • LGA2011 interface; compatible with today's motherboards
  • 15MB L3 cache; high performance computing
  • 6 cores and 12 threads; provides impressive performance even for the most resource-intensive applications
  • Overclocking support; helps to do even extreme operations
  • Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology; it enables the CPU to increase its overall functioning while minimizing impact the on productivity

Product Specifications

 
Series: Core i7 Extreme Edition
L2 Cache: 6 x 256KB
L3 Cache: 15MB
Manufacturing Tech: 32 nm
64 bit Support: Yes
Hyper-Threading Support: Yes
Cooling Device: Cooling device not included - Processor Only
Integrated Memory Controller Speed: Integrated Four Channel DDR3 Memory Controller

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