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[Solved] Whats the difference between the core i7 870 and core i7 920?

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nonxcarbonx   09-03-2009 at 12:17:52 AM

Besides D0 stepping and the pins.

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memory bandwith, 920 = tri channel, 870=dual channel
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ubernoobie   09-03-2009 at 12:29:28 AM
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memory bandwith, 920 = tri channel, 870=dual channel

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jedimasterben   09-03-2009 at 04:52:11 AM

870 is also socket LGA-1156 instead of 1366 or whatever it is.

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beitzel15   10-12-2009 at 04:23:11 PM

870 will OC auto. with Win7, 920 wont.

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