Intel Core i7 940 Nehalem 2.93GHz VS 2.66ghZ
Last response: in CPUs
Hello, I've been searching to find any information that puts the Intel Core i7 940 Nehalem 2.93GHz vs the 2.66 version.
Its over 250 dollar difference but is it worth it? I do plan on overclocking.
Let me know, I do highend 3d graphics and computer design, but 250 bucks these days is a good chunk of change. Thanks for any info or reference links.
Its over 250 dollar difference but is it worth it? I do plan on overclocking.
Let me know, I do highend 3d graphics and computer design, but 250 bucks these days is a good chunk of change. Thanks for any info or reference links.
More about : intel core 940 nehalem 93ghz 66ghz
Well like BSOD said the i7 940 compared to an i7 920 the 940 falls behind the 920 for its value once overclocked...
And in Tom's they have even reported that the i7 920 overclocks better than the i7 965 sample they had...
So switch to the i7 920 and save some cash...
You might be interested in these articles...
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/overclock-core-i7,2...
And as for the mobo, I would suggest you rethink your choice...
Going with ASUS P6T is of more value and would save you considerable cash there too without significant sacrifice in performance...
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/x58-motherboard-i7,...
And in Tom's they have even reported that the i7 920 overclocks better than the i7 965 sample they had...
So switch to the i7 920 and save some cash...
You might be interested in these articles...
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/overclock-core-i7,2...
And as for the mobo, I would suggest you rethink your choice...
Going with ASUS P6T is of more value and would save you considerable cash there too without significant sacrifice in performance...
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/x58-motherboard-i7,...
Nice! Thanks guys. I'll save some money and go with the 920.
My original plan was to go with an AMD Phenom II 3.2 but for 40 bucks more a friend talked me into looking at going back to Intel and looking at the i7 chip. I'll definitely look at the other motherboard, the only thing that could be as interesting was the full 16 bit SLI with 3 cards. I thought for upgrading over the year, that would be pretty impressive. I'm still looking of course.
My original plan was to go with an AMD Phenom II 3.2 but for 40 bucks more a friend talked me into looking at going back to Intel and looking at the i7 chip. I'll definitely look at the other motherboard, the only thing that could be as interesting was the full 16 bit SLI with 3 cards. I thought for upgrading over the year, that would be pretty impressive. I'm still looking of course.
Related ressources:
- ForumIntel 's 2.93GHz "Bloomfield" to be named " Core i7 940 "?
- ForumXeon 5420 vs core i7 920/ 940
- ForumIntel Core i7 Processor Models and Pricing Revealed!
- ForumQ9650 3.0GHz vs Phenom II X4 940 vs Core i7 920
- Forum2.66GHz Nehalem to sell for $284???????
- Forumi7 Nehalem Processor Questions
- ForumTri channel ram question using a i7 940
- ForumPhenom 2 940 vs i7 920
- ForumOverclocking Lock on Non-Extreme Core i7 ( Nehalem )?
- ForumHexus.net benchmarks Nehalem
- ForumCore i7 940 and 1333MHz RAM - is it possible?
- ForumLGA 1156 Core i5
- ForumIntel ® Core ™ i7 940 Processor Extreme Edition
- ForumCore i7 system, first time builder.
- ForumIntel 's 'Overspeed protection' will limit Core i7 overclocks!!!!!!
- ForumAMD Phenom II vs Intel I7 (take price AND performance into account)
- Forum2.66GHz Nehalem to cost $300?
- ForumGeneral discussion AMD vs Intel , LGA775, Nehalem , etc
- ForumBest Cpu cooler for ~40
- ForumAMD Dual Core not recognized on Biostar NF4ST-A9 - No BIOS update available, tr
- More resources
!
