Intel Debuts Unlocked CPUs; Win a CyberPower PC
This could be your ticket to stress-free Intel overclocking.
We've been overclocking our systems for as long as we can remember. Intel hasn't always been the biggest supporter of such habits, but that changes today in a big way as the chipmaker has today made official the multiplier unlocked Intel Core i7-875K and i5-655K processors. At $342 and $216, respectively, they're attractive options for those who think running at stock speeds is just silly.
We've put them both through their paces, as well as head-to-head against similarly competitive options from AMD, in our feature review by Chris Angelini. Check that out right here.
While such processors hit the market at the exact right time for those looking to build a new rig, there's a chance that you could win one. We're partnering up with CyberPower to give away a PC valued at $1,499 based on Intel's Core i7-875K processor.
Full specs include:
- Intel Core i7 875K CPU
- Intel 40GB SSD OS Drive
- CoolerMaster 690 II Advanced Case
- ASUS P7P55D-E PRO Motherboard
- 4GB DDR3 1600 Kingston Hyper-X Memory
- 1TB Hitachi Hard Drive
- Samsung 8X Blu Ray Combo Drive
- EVGA GTS 250 1GB Graphics Card
- 800 Watt Power Supply
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
- Card Reader, Keyboard and Mouse
Contest is limited to residents of the USA (Excluding R.I.) 18 years of age and older. Contest starts on May 27, 2010 9:00 pm, Pacific Daylight Time and closes on June 10, 2010 11:59 PM, Pacific Daylight Time.
Results will be announced by June 16, 2010.
The information you provide will only be used to contact you in relation to this contest.
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You may submit only one entry. Multiple entries from the same person will all be discarded.
Good luck!
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Known2Bone looks like Intel wants to snatch up all the market it can before bulldozer drops..... nothing like some good o'l competitionReply -
JasonAkkerman They should unlock all their processors. They also need to stop selling $1000 processors that are basically the same thing as a $300 processor. The 980x is somewhat of an exception, but still at $1000 it's a huge rip off.Reply -
duckmanx88 brennon7$1500 PC give away and it only includes a GTS 250. This contest = FAIL.Reply
don't enter it than. better for the rest of us
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"$1500 PC give away and it only includes a GTS 250. This contest = FAIL."Reply
PSSH this contest = Awesome! If I win I will just have to take the couple grand I am saving up in my new PC fund and drop it all on a new graphics card, and a couple 27inch monitors! -
Aionism This would be a nice replacement for my computer that is all ancient except for a 5770.Reply