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Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz LGA 1150 Quad-Core Desktop Processor

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Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz LGA 1150 Quad-Core Desktop Processor

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Intel BX80646I74770K Core i7-4770K Haswell 3.5GHz LGA 1150 84W Quad-Core Desktop Processor. Please note :Clock Speed 3.5 GHzMax Turbo Frequency 3.9 GHz

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BindingPersonal Computers
BrandIntel
EAN0735858259880
FeatureCPU Socket Type: LGA 1150
Operating Frequency: 3.5GHz
L3 Cache: 8MB
Integrated Memory Controller Speed: DDR3
Thermal Design Power: 84W
LabelIntel
ManufacturerIntel
ModelBX80646I74770K
MPNBX80646I74770K
PublisherIntel
StudioIntel
TitleIntel Core i7-4770K Quad-Core Desktop Processor 3.5 GHZ 8 MB Cache BX80646I74770K
UPC735858259880
CatalogNumberList - CatalogNumberListElementQX8539
2123-BX80646I74770K
5122603
0735858259880
Item Height3.2 inches
Item Length4.5 inches
Item Width4 inches
Package Height3.2 inches
Package Length4.4 inches
Package Weight0.65 pounds
Package Width4.3 inches
PackageQuantity1
PartNumberBX80646I74770K
ProductGroupPersonal Computer
ProductTypeNameCOMPUTER_PROCESSOR
UPCList - UPCListElement735858259880
Item Weight0.5 pounds
 

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#3 ·
Great CPU with a (fixable) TIM flaw.

review by xioros

The Intel Core i7 4770K is a great CPU. It has an efficient and yet very fast architecture with a lot a great features. With minimal heat, it produces an astonishing performance, on both single and multi-threaded performance.

The unfortunate problem is that Intel is using the same crappy TIM as on Ivy Bridge.
And the biggest joke is that heat is not problem, thermal conduction is. However, this is fixable by delidding your chip. But be aware that this will void your warranty and holds a risk of killing your expensive CPU!

An other downside is the fact that the 4770K does NOT support VT-d, which is very useful for virtualisation. The ironic this is that i7 4770 non-K DOES support VT-d (when paired with a proper motherboard and chipset). This is not a major problem, but I can see how enthusiast users who want to run a GPU passed trough linux in Windows, could be annoyed. The alternative is a SB-E/IB-E CPU, as every LGA2011 CPU supports VT-d.

I got lucky with my chip, as it runs 4.2 GHz at just 1.05V. At the time of writing, I only have a H60 from Corsair. Hopefully I'm able to complete my build this summer and see what I can reach when delid and under water.

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CPU-z

Note that not every chip OCs well.

If I didn't have the TIM flaw, was a little cheaper and supported VT-d, the 4770K would have been granted 5 full stars.
However, these small details make me cut off a half star for a total of 4 stars.

ProsCons
Very fast, Good overclocker, Power efficient Runs very hot, Expensive, Not every chip is a good overclocker, No VT-d support

Ratings
Overall4
 
#4 ·
Sweet

review by thespecialist

I recommend the zalman 9700 with Mx-4 to keep this baby cool.
Spending 100 bucks on the H100 didnt make sense to me.
Buy it at microcenter, was 250 bucks not 330 online.
What ever u do, dont combo deal at micro center with the gigabyte z87-ud4h mobo.
That board is the black sheep for gigabyte from what i have seen.

ProsCons
Fast with multi threading, it pretty much a 8 core processor wo the need for 220wNeed a good heatsink, it will get hot

Ratings
Overall5
 
#6 ·
Rubbish TIM detected

review by thesuperegoist

This cpu is really good for oc'ing and really stable too. Except the TIM. To overclock this cpu, you will need a very high peformance air cooler to oc it to 4.3GHZ. To overclock it to moar higher. You may need a custom loop water cooler. If not, your pc will just like an oven -- very hot.

ProsCons
High performance, very stableThe TIM in the cpu that was really awful, very warm even without overclocking and heavy load

Ratings
Overall2
 
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