Intel Core i7 950 and 975 Extreme Detailed

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Two yet unseen CPUs, the Core i7 950 and 975 Extreme, that will replace existing Core i7 940 and 965 Extreme models, were detailed today by etailers PCs For Everyone and PROVANTAGE. The Core i7 950 model is now up for preorder at PCs For Everyone, priced at $649. It is set at 3.06 GHz, with 8 MB shared L3 cache, 4 cores with HT, and 130 W TDP (full specs below). Availability date according to the etailer is May 31st. The second and more powerfull CPU, the Core i7 975 Extreme is yet to receive release date, for now you can only wish list it. If right, the CPU will be clocked at 3.33 GHz, have 8 MB shared L3 cache, and cost well over $1,100.


Intel Core i7 950 Specifications:

Product Type: Desktop
Product Line: Core i7
Socket: LGA1366 Socket
Clock Speed: 3.06 GHz
QuickPath: 4.8 GT/s
L3 Cache: 8 MB Shared
L2 Cache: 4 x 256 KB
L1 Cache: 4 x 64 KB
Package Type: 1366-land Flip-Chip Land Grid Array (FC-LGA8)
Threads: 8
Manufacturing Process: 45 nm
Thermal Design Power: 130W
Thermal Specification: 67.9°C
Core Voltage: 0.8 - 1.375V
Intel VT: Yes

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[a111087]

wish AMD would have something to counter this, so we don't have 8800Ultra-like prices on Intel CPUs...

 

[Kenshai]

Mal you have a typo in the second sentence should be the i7 950 is for sale

 

[Wile E]

I thought these wer supposed to replace the 940 and 965 at the same price points. This is a bit disappointing.

 

[kyle2020]

shame that these will sell only in small ammounts to the bleeding edge guys, your typical enthusiast is still gonna go for a D0 920 and clock it to 4Ghz +.

 

[X-TeNDeR]

$649. definitely for Everyone.

 

[DanishDevil]

We already started a bit of a discussion about these here when I posted about them on PCs For Everyone day before yesterday.

 

[tkpenalty]

I don't like monopolies. They = No advances.

 

[Weer]

I'd rather get an 8-core Xeon setup than buy one of those i7 950's.

 

[Polarman]

I remember when i bought my first PC in 94, The newest fastest CPU was the DX4-100 from Intel. Guess how much for it.... 1100$

Intel CPU may change... But their prices don't.

 

[dalekdukesboy]

I thought these wer supposed to replace the 940 and 965 at the same price points. This is a bit disappointing.

well the 950 is at a "reasonable" price, at least somewhat, it's over 3 ghz and not 1 grand at least.

 

[Weer]

I remember when i bought my first PC in 94, The newest fastest CPU was the DX4-100 from Intel. Guess how much for it.... 1100$

Intel CPU may change... But their prices don't.

Dude, that thing has a 33Mhz bus! You get what you pay for..

 

[extrasalty]

I remember when i bought my first PC in 94, The newest fastest CPU was the DX4-100 from Intel. Guess how much for it.... 1100$

Intel CPU may change... But their prices don't.

I skipped it- I did get AMD DX5 133MHz though

 

[n-ster]

even intel fans hate intel for those CPUs... all they do is take advantage of computer noobs who don't know how to OC and have lotsa $$

 

[h3llb3nd4]

0.8v minimum?
AWESOME!!
I want to try and boot with 0.8v!

 

[popswala]

Kinda wondering if its worth getting? I'm looking into building an i7 system but don't wanna have to upgrade in a month or two. I cant build it till the beginning of next yr any ways. If wondering, i'm currently over seas. I'm gonna need a new system when I get back. What do you all think? Should i get all equip and build in Jan or wait and see whats out then? I think i should wait but its sooo hard. lol. I'm one of those guys that's gotta have it. lol.

 

[Hayder_Master]

thanx for extra 400mhz speed over i7 920 with extra 400$ , "you pay 1$ for each 1mhz cpu frequency increase from intel"