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Intel Core i7-950 3.06 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1366 Processor

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Intel Core i7-950 3.06 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1366 Processor

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Intel Core i7 Quad-core i7-950 3.06GHz Processor BX80601950 Intel Processors

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DetailValue
BindingPersonal Computers
BrandIntel
EAN5032037009454
FeatureI7-950 LGA1366 3.06G 8MB4.8 GT/SEC INTEL PROCESSOR
FormatCD-ROM
Height3.7 inches
Length7.9 inches
Weight1.6 pounds
Width7.1 inches
LabelIntel
List Price$629.99
ManufacturerIntel
ModelBX80601950
MPNI7-950BOX
Package Quantity1
Product GroupPC Accessory
Product Type NameCOMPUTER_PROCESSOR
PublisherIntel
SKUASINB002A6G3V2
StudioIntel
TitleIntel Core i7-950 3.06 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1366 Processor
UPC735858208451
Number Of Items1
 

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Worth every last penny

review by shinigamibob

This CPU is worth every last penny. I simply just dropped it into the socket, booted up and I was running in no time. By default it runs with a multiplier of 23 with a BCLK of 133 like every other first gen i7.

This CPU was really one of the best ones for overclocking. I could run at stock settings with less than 1v applied to the CPU without any stability. Then i could overclock to 3.8Ghz without ever even touching any other setting or voltage (1.23v). 4 Ghz was achieved with about 1.27v and 4.4 was with 1.33v. This chip runs really cool as well, but the included cooler is a joke.

Overall, extremely happy with this purchase and would buy again if needed. However, its not worth it these days because a faster SB chip can be had for about the same price.

ProsCons
Fast, amazing overclockability, quad core w/ HTpricey

Ratings
Overall5
 
#3 ·
Can't go wrong with this one

review by bonz(tm)

Basically the same as the 920/930 with a higher multiplier.
Can be a good overclocker, or not depending on the chip itself.

Handles anything I throw at it. Will handle plenty for years to come.
Unfortunately the 1366 socket has pretty much been phased out and surpassed by SB and SB-E, but this CPU still holds it's own.

No reason to buy a 950 over a 920 or 930, but if you can pick one up for $199 from Microcenter, you won't be disappointed. Gave it 4 flames for being outdated.

ProsCons
Fast, Hyperthreading, decent overclockerOutdated by SB and SB-E

Ratings
Overall4
 
#4 ·
Bang for buck

review by colt

State of art CPU, very good overclocking capabilities, and mostly noticeable: stays cool even when cooling it with a banana.

The only con is that its is outdated by Sandy-Bridge, so no reason to buy it over a fresh SB i7,
anyway, if you got a good deal on it, fear not.

ProsCons
Awesome OC Capability, Good Temps even under bad cooling, very reliable.Pushed down by SB

Ratings
Overall4
 
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