Intel Core i7 920 / 2.66 GHz

The Intel I7 range is undoubtedly a leap in CPU technology. In benchmarks no other processor range can come close to these much awaited processors. I bought mine when constructing a new build PC for my parents. I bought this product in its retail packaging in order to get the proprietary heatsink included in the package. On paper this processor is incredibly power and I was not disappointed with the power contained on this tiny chip. Over the years Intel have been researching how to integrate more and more functions onto the CPU chip. This processor is the culmination of it research. Unlike in previous intel computers the processors has the memory controller ...  Read the complete review

Core i7 is the newest Quad core CPU from intel, its top end and as a result expsenive yet efficient. I opted for the 920 at a semi-reasonable price, compared to the quicker, yet more pricey 940 or Extreme edition. With more cores and too many features to list (google it) the Core i7 is intel's finest core yet. With rave reviews and recommendations, I chose the Core i7 over my previously favoured manufacturer (AMD). As anyone who knows anything about customer loyalty will know, it takes alot to steal loyal customers and AMD have served me well over the years. However, it cannot be denied that Intel are now the market leader once again. The boxed version ...  Read the complete review

So, the Nehalem (aka Core i7) range from Intel has finnaly arrived and, being the geek I am, I instantly snapped one up as soon as possible. I was lucky enough to get the i7 920 full retail package (Meaning it came with the processor and heatsink) for just £220 on eBay, cheaper than anywhere else I could find. I installed it in my Asus P6T motherboard (Note: There aren't many i7 motherboards available yet, the Asus P6T is however the best so far) straight away and attached a 3rd part heaksink (Thermalalright Ultra-120), so I cannot comment on how good the Intel heatsink is. I did notice however that the heatsink came with pre-applied thermal paste, ...  Read the complete review