intel core i7 Owners Club

[peche]

I have seen several people here owning Intel's core i7 processors, despite everyone claims that is not necessary on Gaming, so I would like to hear your stories about how is your processor doing, why you got an i7 and what do you think about new generations of processors!

here are my tales

first i7, i7 860:
Tech info:
Status: Launched
Launch Date: Q3'09
Processor Number: i7-860
Intel® Smart Cache: 8 MB
# of Cores: 4
# of Threads: 8
Base Frequency : 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency: 3.46 GHz
TDP: 95 W
Sockets Supported: LGA1156

Pretty brave unit, used for 9 months, at the office, for managing web pages, admin web bases software, graphics design and also some light gaming {COD 4 modern warfare.}

Upgrade reasons: office new workstation.

Second i7, i7 870:

Tech info:
Status: End of Interactive Support
Launch Date: Q3'09
Processor Number: i7-860
Intel® Smart Cache: 8 MB
# of Cores: 4
# of Threads: 8
Base Frequency : 2.93 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency: 3.6 GHz
TDP: 95 W
Sockets Supported: LGA1156

Actual office workstation, used for web design, also light programming, web based programs light graphic desing, crunching 24/7 and also some light gaming [COD modern warfare3 ]

Upgrade reasons: new workstation on process,



Third i7, i7 3770 delidded:

Tech info:
Status: Launched
Launch Date: Q2'12
Processor Number: i7-3770
Intel® Smart Cache: 8 MB
# of Cores: 4
# of Threads: 8
Base Frequency : 3.4 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency: 3.9 GHz
TDP: 77 W
Sockets Supported: LGA1155

Actual gaming rig, used for gaming, music, movies, graphic design, web managing, light design, remote connections and managing remote servers and data servers, and also almost everything you can imagine, was delidding to achieve better temps,

No reason to upgrade jet


Third i7, i7 3770:

Tech info:
Status: Launched
Launch Date: Q2'12
Processor Number: i7-3770
Intel® Smart Cache: 8 MB
# of Cores: 4
# of Threads: 8
Base Frequency : 3.4 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency: 3.9 GHz
TDP: 77 W
Sockets Supported: LGA1155

Next work station on job, at the moment is used for 24/7 crunching, was given for upgrading all workstations on IT department, no move on jet due hard work on previous computer,


I'm pretty proud of my i7's, brave units for hard working, I got my personal one on a pretty hot deal, and I regret nothing at all, unfortunately "K" version or unlocked version of my processor wasn't available in my country at the moment of purchase, I would like to see overclocking capabilities on that ship, maybe someday I'll make the upgrade to a unlocked i7, for the moment I see no reason to upgrade my fearless processor.

 

[newtekie1]

I guess I'm in.

Core i7 875k:
Status: End of Interactive Support
Launch Date: Q2'10
Processor Number: i7-875K
Intel® Smart Cache: 8 MB
# of Cores: 4
# of Threads: 8
Processor Base Frequency: 2.93 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency: 3.6 GHz
TDP: 95 W
Sockets Supported: LGA1156

Upgraded to this from my Xeon X3370(Core2Quad Q9650). It was the first consumer processor with an unlocked multiplier that wasn't outrageously priced, I had to have it! Ran it at 4GHz on air, and move up to 4.2GHz when I put it under the H100i. Eventually upgraded to the i7 4790k.

Core i7 4790k:
Status: Launched
Launch Date: Q2'14
Processor Number: i7-4790K
Intel® Smart Cache: 8 MB
# of Cores: 4
# of Threads: 8
Processor Base Frequency: 4 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency: 4.4 GHz
TDP: 88 W
Sockets Supported: LGA1150

Run this at 4.6GHz under the H100i. Ironically, because it is summer right now where I live, I actually have Hyperthreading disabled. I love it, but it may be getting replaced by a 5775C eventually. Then I'll probably just sit with this platform for a few years, just like I did with the 875K and the X3370. For my main rig, I generally just buy the i7 because I stick with a platform for so long.

 

[peche]

I generally just buy the i7 because I stick with a platform for so long.

thats pretty important to notice, thanks for sharing your loved ones!

 

[Toothless]

Intel Core i7 4790k
Status Launched
Launch Date Q2'14
Processor Number i7-4790K
Intel® Smart Cache 8 MB
# of Cores 4
# of Threads 8
Processor Base Frequency 4 GHz (4.3GHz)
Max Turbo Frequency 4.4 GHz (4.6GHz)
TDP 88 W
PCI Express Configurations ‡ Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8/2x4
Sockets Supported FCLGA1150


Upgraded from a FX-6300 because I saw the performance of a i7 2700 + GTX660TI 3GB and was pretty much done with ASUS. I needed the extra threads and horsepower for multitasking and gaming. Probably won't upgrade until after Skylake or beyond.

 

[Deelron]

Processor Number i7-980X
Launch Date Q1'10
Intel® Smart Cache 12 MB
# of Cores 6
# of Threads 12
Processor Base Frequency 3.33 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency 3.6 GHz (Sits at just under 4GHz without changing the voltage)
TDP 130 W

Note: I got this later, started with a i7 950 and got a very, very good deal on the 980X from a personal friend.

I tend to stay with a machine for a long time (my previous desktop was also a workstation level machine that got used in a variety of ways for 10 years (from 2003). I mainly got it because I do enough video transcoding that more threads = happiness, and I also have a very, very low tolerance for system slowdown when I'm doing multiple processor intensive things at the same time. I also game(ed) enough that I wanted to be able to transcode in the background while playing, the extra cores/threads are handy for that on most games.

 

[peche]

one of the most interesting things about an i7 is the multitasking capacities, also the fact that you don’t need to upgrade your rig on a couple of years, I don’t see the need to upgrade jet,the only interesting fact that I'm seeing right now is the lower consumption and also higher clocks, for example Devil's Canyon offer plus 4GHZ on stock frequencies, , that sounds pretty interesting for crunching rigs, working, designing and many other tasks,

The boost on my change was unbelievable, twice, why twice? because my old PC was a core 2 duo e8600, dual core with 2 cores @3.33GHZ, supporting DDR3 memory, 6MB L2 Cache, that was my old brave soldier, then I got the hot deal on the current i7, that was the first boost, the second boost was the SSD for that rig… pretty awesome experience,

 

[EarthDog]

thanks for sharing your loved ones!

LOL! What?!!!

Let's see.......

i7 920 (4.2Ghz)
i7 2600K (5Ghz)
i7 3770K (4.6 Ghz)
i7 4770K (4.6 GHz)
i7 4790K (4.6 Ghz)
i7 5820K (4.4 GHz)

I dont have much to say about them really... that is just what I owned and where I settled on 24/7 clocks. Thread count should be obvious by now as they are all the same. Clocks others have mentioned... etc.

 

[GreiverBlade]

well ... i don't have it anymore ... but

i7-920 (4.4)

hum ... does a i5-4690k count... afterall its only a castrated i7 with HT, 2mb L3 and 107$ in less ... otherwise: nothing really change, ofc the HT is important and can cost 107$ for those who need it (mini trolling ... no offense i hope /jk )
http://ark.intel.com/compare/80811,80807

 

[johnspack]

Had an i7 950 and a nice Gene II mobo, psu went funky after 5 years or so and took them both out. Currently running a w3570 es xeon i7 on a p6t mobo. Going to get a hex xeon and another mobo soon. All first gen.
I'm poor, but need to run virtual machines all the time... I need the threads.

 

[El_Mayo]

i7-4790K here, upgraded from AMD Phenom II 1055T in '14. Still stock clocks because I bought a shitty cooler without enough research :'(. Partly wish I had gone for the i5-4690K and saved a couple £££ but it's too late now! Guess I won't be upgrading until like 2019 though seeing as a 1055T was serving me well up even in 2014!

 

[horik]

My I7 950 served me well from 2010 till now, running at 4Ghz atm, was 4,2Ghz in winter on air.
Will change it before the end of this year.

 

[peche]

Will change it before the end of this year.

Reasons?
expected model?

 

[P4-630]

First
i7 740QM:
Tech info:
Status: End of Interactive Support
Launch Date: Q3'10
Processor Number: i7-740QM
Intel® Smart Cache: 6 MB
# of Cores: 4
# of Threads: 8
Base Frequency : 1.73 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency: 2.93 GHz
TDP: 45 W
Sockets Supported: PGA988

Bought this Asus laptop in 2010, still running strong but not good enough for gaming since it only had a GT425M.

Second
i7 4700HQ:
Tech info:
Status: Launched
Launch Date: Q2'13
Processor Number: i7-4700HQ
Intel® Smart Cache: 6 MB
# of Cores: 4
# of Threads: 8
Base Frequency : 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency: 3.4 GHz
TDP: 47 W
Sockets Supported: FCBGA1364

Bought this Asus G750JX gaming laptop in 2014, can run every game I own till sofar, pretty satisfied with it!

 

[horik]

Reasons?
expected model?

Is getting a bit slow for the things I do, beginner in the use of Blender and for gaming.
Waiting for Skylake.

 

[R00kie]

One and only
i7 4770K:
Tech info:
Status: Launched
Launch Date: Q2'13
Processor Number: i7-4770K
Intel® Smart Cache: 8 MB
# of Cores: 4
# of Threads: 8
Base Frequency : 3.5 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency: 3.9 GHz (sits at 4.2, lost at the lottery it seems)
TDP: 84 W
Sockets Supported: LGA1150

Upgraded from an FX8320, thought it would be a good choice to start an SLI build, and it seems that it paid off quite well

 

[peche]

well is pretty interesting hear some words and experiences from onwners, what about overclocking?

how is your i7 doing with a little bit more power and clocks?

 

[CAPSLOCKSTUCK]

Sorry wrong thread.....my bad

 

[Ebo]

Have a I7-5820K now after upgrading from a AMD FX-8320 platform. I use mine for work mostly at home for Autocad 3D, video editing and of course gaming also. It has cut my time used in Autocad almost in ½ and the same in editing, but in games theres next to nothing gained.

 

[peche]

Have a I7-5820K now after upgrading from a AMD FX-8320 platform. I use mine for work mostly at home for Autocad 3D, video editing and of course gaming also. It has cut my time used in Autocad almost in ½ and the same in editing, but in games theres next to nothing gained.

well there should be something im pretty sure, but maybe is not noticeable,

 

[El_Mayo]

Anyone getting any decent clocks out of their i7-4770K/4790K?

Everywhere I've looked I'm only seeing about 4.7Ghz, 4.8 max. That doesn't seem worth my ever upgrading my CPU cooler and starting to overclock. Makes me kick myself for getting the K model now haha

 

[peche]

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[El_Mayo]

how are your temps ?

this may help … cheap .. efficient, silent… easy to install… maintenance free…

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my temps are so-so, got an average fan and cooler. also is that the whole delidding process?

 

[revin]

I just want to say about the "why" I went with i7.

Remember the good ole 300A Celerons !. 300Mhz clockd to 928Mhz.
So a bit later on I found a 1.0Ghz Flipchip, got the Abit Flip card loaded up the flipchip, and that 72mhz was no big deal,
BUT it was the 8 way accociate cache that made the differance.
That thing was stupid fast compared to the celery.
Same as the ole 3.4EE Gallatin, the L3 had the cache acsess set up the same way,
So It shows that indeed having more paths to acsess the chip can make a huge differance, not just the chip speed.

This Sandy has been awesome, and on a board that soooo many people said would not be worth squat. Huh, why is my 1866 divider as fast and even faster than 2133.
Like Dave said, the engie's knew they needed to optomize certain parts, and indeed it's a great combo with i7 about 5 Ghz 24/7 for what 4 years...............and on air cooler from skt 478, if the fan quits no worries there either so win win

 

[peche]

also is that the whole delidding process?

almost... is pretty easy, take a look:

Regards,

 

[adulaamin]

First: Intel Core i7-2670QM
It was the processor that came with my Lenovo Ideapad Y470. Had the laptop for about 1 year then I sold it to my cousin. It's still alive and kicking after more than 3 years of use.

Second: Intel Core i7-3770K
My first ever desktop i7 processor. Only OC'd it to 4.5 ghz at 1.23v. I never really tried to push it further because I didn't feel the need to. My M5G decided to die and it took the processor along with it. I was able to RMA the processor and it was replaced with a brand new one. Best RMA experience I ever had. Thanks Intel!

Third: Intel Core i7-4790K
Bought this 2 days after the 3770K (above) died. Currently running it at stock settings.

Fourth: Intel Core i7-3770K
Sent in by Intel as a replacement for my second i7 processor . Sold it BNIB locally.