Testseek.co.uk have collected 132 expert reviews of the Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz Socket 1366 and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz Socket 1366.
November 2008
(89%)
132 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(97%)
589 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Really good performance
Hyperthreading
Around 4Ghz overclockable
Good price/performance ratio for the CPU
Extremely fast
Best CPU architecture on the market
Quality quadcore performance
Works well with audio
Video
3D applications
Large improvement over the previous series
Does well even with nonoptimized software
Low power consumption when idle
The editors didn't like
Expensive system wide parts to upgrade
Runs hot
Needs almost a whole new PC
Pricey with all things considered
Power consumption is high when processor is active
Significant architectural and process differences with the Core 2 series, Out of the box performance blows away the C2D E8400, Overclocking monster with huge performance increases
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Rock Solid Stable, Cool Running, Really fast for even the lowest i7 offering, OnDie Memory Controller, Excellent Overclocking Potential, Availability, Very Affordable
Yet another motherboard upgrade (sigh....)
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