Intel Core | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Wed, 29 Mar 2023 23:32:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png Intel Core | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 Intel announces i9-13900KS with 6GHz Turbo Clock https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/dominic-moass/intel-announces-i9-13900ks-with-6ghz-turbo-clock/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/dominic-moass/intel-announces-i9-13900ks-with-6ghz-turbo-clock/#respond Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:32:55 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=590128 Intel first debuted a 'KS' version of its flagship chip with the i9-9900KS back in October 2019, and we also saw the i9-12900KS only last year. Now, the tech giant has quietly announced the i9-13900KS, claimed to be the first desktop processor offering 6GHz speeds out of the box...

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Intel first debuted a ‘KS' version of its flagship chip with the i9-9900KS back in October 2019, and we also saw the i9-12900KS only last year. Now, the tech giant has quietly announced the i9-13900KS, claimed to be the first desktop processor offering 6GHz speeds out of the box.

The formula for Intel's KS SKUs is fairly simple – take the existing flagship, crank up the power slightly and add a bit of extra frequency…and things are no different for the i9-13900KS. It's fundamentally the same silicon as the i9-13900K, but with a 25W increase to the base power, and 200MHz bump to the max turbo boost frequency.

That of course brings its boost clock up to 6GHz, and Intel briefly showed the CPU hitting that frequency on two cores in its sneak-peek video that went live yesterday.

Of course, 6GHz ‘max turbo clock' theoretically only applies to one core, but thankfully Hardware Unboxed has already reviewed this CPU. They observed an all-core frequency of just under 5.5GHz with the 13900KS during Cinebench R23, with power averaging 280W package as per HWInfo. In comparison, the 13900K delivered an all-core speed of just over 5.3GHz, but with similar power, which Hardware Unboxed claims saw the 13900KS come in just 3% faster.

The Intel i9-13900KS is available to buy right now from Overclockers UK, listed at £689.99 HERE. OCUK is currently selling the 13900K for £629.99 HERE, and the 13900KF for £599.99 HERE.

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KitGuru says: Intel claims it's the fastest desktop processor on the market, but at £690, will you be buying one?

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Intel Core i5-13400 retail sample outperforms i5-12400 by up to 30% https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/joao-silva/intel-core-i5-13400-retail-sample-outperforms-i5-12400-by-up-to-30/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/joao-silva/intel-core-i5-13400-retail-sample-outperforms-i5-12400-by-up-to-30/#respond Mon, 12 Dec 2022 16:30:50 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=586170 We expect to see Intel launching new desktop processors in early 2023, including new non-K CPUs for the 13th Gen Core lineup. Some of these CPUs are already out in the wild, and the first retail sample review of the unreleased Core i5-13400 has gone live, giving us an early look at the gen-on-gen upgrade …

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We expect to see Intel launching new desktop processors in early 2023, including new non-K CPUs for the 13th Gen Core lineup. Some of these CPUs are already out in the wild, and the first retail sample review of the unreleased Core i5-13400 has gone live, giving us an early look at the gen-on-gen upgrade from 12th Gen to 13th Gen. 

While some units are leaking out early, it is important to note that most motherboard makers have not yet released a BIOS supporting these new processors. However, reviewer Jawara Media (via VideoCardz) managed to get hold of a modified ASRock B660M BIOS, allowing them to run the Core i5-13400 and put it to the test.

To accurately compare it against the Core i5-12400 and the Core i5-13600K, the reviewer used the same board and DDR4 memory kit (16GB at 3600MHz). Just to remind you of the Core i5-13400 specs, this CPU comes with six P-cores, four E-cores and a 4.6GHz boost clock speed.

In terms of power consumption, the newer CPU is slightly more power-hungry than the Core i5-12400, pulling 86W during the Cinebench R23 multi-thread test, whereas the Core i5-12400 draws just 66W. That can be explained by the lack of E-cores in the newer chip. This also explains the difference in results. The 13th Gen Core chip scored 16,094 points, while the 12th Gen chip scored 12,458 points. That's a 29.2% improvement between generations.

Regarding the single-thread test results, the higher clock speed of the Core i5-13400 could be the reason for the higher scores. Here, the upcoming chip scored 1,786 points, and the i5-12400 got 1,692 points. In Blender and Adobe Premiere, the 13th Gen Core was also the clear winner, finishing the benchmarks over 20% faster. Despite the considerable performance improvement across the various tests and the extra 20W consumed, operating temperatures were only 1ºC higher than on the Core i5-12400.

In Indonesia, the Core i5-13400 can already be acquired for about £196 and the Core i5-13400F for £188. In the UK, pricing should be similar once they arrive here.

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KitGuru says: Unfortunately, the reviewer didn't share any gaming benchmarks. Still, considering these scores, it's almost guaranteed that it will perform better than its predecessor, making it a compelling mid-range CPU for gamers.

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Intel cuts earnings forecast following unexpected Q2 sales drop https://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/matthew-wilson/intel-cuts-earnings-forecast-following-unexpected-q2-sales-drop/ https://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/matthew-wilson/intel-cuts-earnings-forecast-following-unexpected-q2-sales-drop/#respond Fri, 29 Jul 2022 10:34:40 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=569509 Intel shares have taken a significant dip this week following the company's quarterly earnings report. Intel missed revenue targets last quarter and the company has also cut down its earnings predictions for the rest of the year. 

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Intel shares have taken a significant dip this week following the company's quarterly earnings report. Intel missed revenue targets last quarter and the company has also cut down its earnings predictions for the rest of the year. 

As reported by the Financial Times, Intel's stock dropped by around 10 percent during after-market trading yesterday. While Intel enjoyed a surge in sales during 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a big push to working from home, sales have slowed this year. According to Intel's report, there was a 25 percent decline in consumer chip sales last quarter, and that the total PC market has also shrunk by 10 percent this year.

During the earnings call, Intel CEO, Pat Gelsinger, said that some of Intel's largest customers are “reducing inventory levels at a rate not seen in the last decade”. Due to the shrinking PC market, Intel's revenue was down by 22 percent in Q2 and there was a huge decline in profit compared to Q2 2021.

Intel also reported spending $500m on its Intel Arc graphics launch, and added that it likely won't meet its target of shipping four million GPUs by the end of the year. However, Intel says its graphics business is on track to reach $1 billion in revenue this year.

Gelsinger expects Q2 and Q3 to be the “financial bottom” for Intel, so we should see the company start to rebound in Q4.

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KitGuru Says: Intel has hit a bump in the road, but the company still made over $15 billion in Q2. Intel has new desktop graphics cards and a new generation of Core processors on the way before the end of the year, so it will be interesting to see Q3 and Q4 results in the months ahead. 

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Global chip shortage is already affecting DDR5 memory production https://www.kitguru.net/components/memory/joao-silva/global-chip-shortage-is-already-affecting-ddr5-memory-production/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/memory/joao-silva/global-chip-shortage-is-already-affecting-ddr5-memory-production/#respond Fri, 19 Nov 2021 09:41:53 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=540206 Many memory manufacturers have started to produce DDR5 memory, but not without issues. Like in many other industries, the global chip shortage is affecting DDR5 memory production, explaining the lack of stock and the pricing of DDR5 modules. According to 12chip.com, the issue resides in a shortage of Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) chips. Each …

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Many memory manufacturers have started to produce DDR5 memory, but not without issues. Like in many other industries, the global chip shortage is affecting DDR5 memory production, explaining the lack of stock and the pricing of DDR5 modules.

According to 12chip.com, the issue resides in a shortage of Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) chips. Each of these chips is about 10x more expensive than that the ones used on DDR4 modules. To that, add the fact that PMIC orders are taking about 35 weeks to be fulfilled, and you get why DDR5 memory modules are so expensive and why there are not many in stock.


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Currently, there is no timeline for when PMIC module supply may catch up to demand, so buying DDR5 memory could end up being difficult for quite some time.

Many industry experts believe chip production will normalise sometime in 2022, while others think it will take a bit more time, putting 2023 as the year the shortage ends. Whenever the shortages come to an end, we should see more plentiful stock for components across the industry, as well as better pricing.

KitGuru says: Are you planning to make the jump to Alder Lake, or has the lack of DDR5 memory availability put you off?

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CPU-Z now supports upcoming Intel 12th Gen Core processors https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/joao-silva/cpu-z-now-supports-upcoming-intel-12th-gen-core-processors/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/joao-silva/cpu-z-now-supports-upcoming-intel-12th-gen-core-processors/#respond Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:58:10 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=528980 With Intel Alder Lake releasing in just a few months, CPU-Z has been patched to support the upcoming ‘K' series SKUs. The naming of these SKUs has not been officially revealed yet, but it looks like the developers are confident that they will be named i9-12900K, i7-12700K and i5-12600K. As per the changelog for CPU-Z …

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With Intel Alder Lake releasing in just a few months, CPU-Z has been patched to support the upcoming ‘K' series SKUs. The naming of these SKUs has not been officially revealed yet, but it looks like the developers are confident that they will be named i9-12900K, i7-12700K and i5-12600K.

As per the changelog for CPU-Z 1.97, the app can now detect and detail Intel Core i9-12900K, i7-12700K and i5-12600K processors and the Z6xx platform. Moreover, the latest version CPU-Z now supports DDR5 memory SPD and XMP 3.0, which should come in handy when reading information from the Z6xx platform.

You may read the full list of patch notes below:

  • Intel Core i9 12900K, Core i7 12700K and Core i5 12600K “Alder Lake” CPUs and Intel Z6xx platform.
  • DDR5 memory SPD and XMP 3.0 support.
  • AMD Radeon 6600XT GPU.
  • Intel Iris Xe GPU (DG1) (1.96.1).
  • Improved support of Centaur CHA processor (1.96.1).
  • Preliminary support of Intel Alder Lake and Z6xx platform.
  • Preliminary support of DDR5 memory.
  • AMD Ryzen 5700G, 5600G and 5300G APUs.
  • AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, 6800 (& XT), 6700 XT GPUs.

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KitGuru says: Now that CPU-Z supports the Intel Core i9-12900K, i7-12700K and i5-12600K CPUs, expect to see some CPU-Z benchmark results emerging. These should give us a better grasp of how they will perform compared to other processors.

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High Refresh Rate Gaming CPU & GPU Analysis https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/luke-hill/high-refresh-rate-gaming-cpu-gpu-analysis/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/luke-hill/high-refresh-rate-gaming-cpu-gpu-analysis/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2020 11:00:15 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=487767 What sort of hardware do you need for 144FPS+ gaming? Luke investigates

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Gigabyte reached out to see if we wanted to work with their impressive Aorus FI27Q 1440p 165Hz gaming monitor. We are under absolutely no illusions that this level of monitor is tough to drive from a hardware perspective, so we decided that it would be good to understand the go-to CPU and GPU options for high refresh rate gaming.

Is this as simple as buying the most powerful graphics card on the market? Or is there more to the equation than that?

We are huge fans of high refresh rate gaming, especially for fast paced titles such as shooters (competitive or just fun) and driving games. In competitive games such as CS:GO or even AAA shooter titles, the higher refresh rate can indeed help tracking fast moving targets. Plus, the smoother fluidity of the display images is more appealing to the eye. Though, if you’re a noob like me, it won’t make you great at gaming, just as a disclaimer.

Gigabyte offered up their Aorus FI27Q monitor for some high refresh rate gaming testing. This 27 inch, 2560×1440 monitor features a 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. They are, in my opinion, an ideal balance of specs for a high-end gaming monitor, especially when coupled with the variable refresh rate support and G-Sync compatibility. Image quality is also strong thanks to the IPS panel, 95% DCI-P3 colour gamut, and a 1000:1 contrast ratio.

As much as we like high refresh rate gaming, especially at the 1440p resolution sweet spot, it is undeniably difficult to drive a three-and-a-half Megapixel monitor at anywhere near 165 FPS in AAA gaming titles. As such, Gigabyte sent across a strong variety of hardware for us to do some testing on just what hardware combinations can make sense for high refresh rate gamers and just how much influence the CPU of choice holds alongside the graphics card.

For the graphics cards that we are looking at, Gigabyte was supported by Nvidia for this project, so we have a variety of GeForce RTX offerings from a range of price points. Gigabyte's triple-fan Gaming OC 8G versions are used for the RTX 2060 Super and RTX 2070 Super. We have the RTX 2080 Ti Aorus Xtreme representing high-end hardware. And the brand-new RTX 3080 Eagle OC serves as a market-leading gaming card, ignoring the vastly more expensive RTX 3090, of course.

Data from the RTX 2080 Ti will be particularly interesting due to Nvidia's suggestions of similar performance from the vastly more affordable RTX 3070 that is due in October. All of these cards support Nvidia's usual set of technologies, including Ray Tracing and DLSS 2.0 in supported games, as well as G-Sync with a supported monitor such as the Gigabyte Aorus FI27Q.

In terms of platforms, we have the Gigabyte X570 Aorus Xtreme serving our AMD test system. We opted for the six-core Ryzen 5 3600XT overclocked to 4.5GHz to show us performance from a strong Zen 2 value contender with a high clock speed. Acting as the leadership part for AM4, we will also gather test data from the Ryzen 9 3950X mainstream flagship overclocked to 4.25GHz.

Our Intel test platform is based around the Gigabyte Z490 Aorus Master motherboard. For the CPUs, we opt for the twelve-thread Core i5-10600K overclocked to 5.0GHz to serve as the more budget-friendly contender. And then the flagship Core i9-10900K overclocked to 5.1GHz will set the bar for maximum gaming performance expected from any gaming title and partnering graphics card.

With a strong array of test hardware primed and ready to go, let's take a look at the typical performance levels we can expect from a variety of test scenarios. What will be enough for 1080p high refresh rate gaming? Will a slower CPU bottleneck an RTX 3080 at 120+ FPS? Do you need to spend extra money on the Core i9-10900K for gaming beyond 100 FPS? Let's find out.

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Intel launches ‘Lakefield’ CPUs with Intel Hybrid technology https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/matthew-wilson/intel-launches-lakefield-cpus-with-intel-hybrid-technology/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/matthew-wilson/intel-launches-lakefield-cpus-with-intel-hybrid-technology/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2020 15:01:01 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=471639 Today Intel is officially launching its codenamed ‘Lakefield' CPUs, leveraging Intel's Foveros 3D packaging technology and featuring a hybrid CPU architecture. These are the smallest processors to offer Intel Core series performance along with full Windows compatibility for productivity in ultra light and thin form factors.  Getting into some hard numbers, Intel's new ‘hybrid CPUs' …

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Today Intel is officially launching its codenamed ‘Lakefield' CPUs, leveraging Intel's Foveros 3D packaging technology and featuring a hybrid CPU architecture. These are the smallest processors to offer Intel Core series performance along with full Windows compatibility for productivity in ultra light and thin form factors. 

Getting into some hard numbers, Intel's new ‘hybrid CPUs' come in up to a 56% smaller package area, allowing motherboards to be up to 47 percent smaller. This gives OEMs more flexibility when designing single, dual and foldable screen devices. In more standard sized laptops, extra space can be utilised for additional cooling or additional battery life.

Lakefield CPUs are the first Intel Core processors to ship with Package-on-Package memory and deliver as low as 2.5mW of standby SoC power, which can be up to 91% more efficient than Y-series processors. These are also the first Intel CPUs to feature native dual display pipes, making them a competitive candidate for companies designing dual-screen and foldable computers.

There are two Lakefield CPUs launching today, the first is the Intel Core i5-L16G7 with 5 cores, 5 threads, 7W TDP and a 1.4GHz base clock speed with an all-core boost to 1.8GHz. Then we have the Intel Core i3-L13G4, which has the same number of cores and threads, same 4Mb cache and 7W TDP, but has a lower 0.8GHz base clock speed and a 1.3GHz all-core boost speed.

Both CPUs come with Intel UHD Graphics, but the Core i5 model has 64 EUs while the i3 has 48 EUs.

One of the first laptops to sport Lakefield processors will be the Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Fold, the first fully functioning PC with a folding OLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book S is also expected to arrive this year and will be powered by these CPUs.

Other features of these chips include Gen11 graphics, hardware-guided OS scheduling, increased throughput for integrated graphics and support for Intel Wi-Fi 6 and Intel LTE solutions, paving the way for Gigabit connectivity.

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KitGuru Says: We'll have to wait for laptops to hit the market to see these in action, we won't be waiting long though, The Samsung Galaxy Book S is expected to begin shipping very soon and the Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Fold is also due in the second half of this year. 

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Zotac to launch a new line of Mini PCs at CES https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/zotac-to-launch-a-new-line-of-mini-pcs-at-ces/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/zotac-to-launch-a-new-line-of-mini-pcs-at-ces/#respond Fri, 03 Jan 2020 10:48:48 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=444454 Zotac is preparing to debut a new product range at CES 2020 next week, along with expanding its line of ZBOX Mini PCs. The company will be at the Caesars Palace Forum Suite in Las Vegas with some interesting new products on show. Attendees at CES will be given a first look at Zotac’s brand-new …

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Zotac is preparing to debut a new product range at CES 2020 next week, along with expanding its line of ZBOX Mini PCs. The company will be at the Caesars Palace Forum Suite in Las Vegas with some interesting new products on show.

Attendees at CES will be given a first look at Zotac’s brand-new series, Inspire Studio is a new product line aimed squarely at content creators. The new device is a unique looking, compact system packed with powerful hardware and includes a desktop-sized Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX Super graphics card and a 65W eight-core Intel Core i7 processor.

Additionally, the Inspire Studio is equipped with 32GB memory, a 512GB NVMe M.2 SSD, 2TB HDD, Wi-Fi 6 and dual ethernet, with Windows 10 Pro pre-installed. All this performance should provide the ideal high-end system required for the demanding workloads of content creators.

Zotac Imagine Studio

Zotac will also be introducing the ZBOX edge line of Mini PCs at CES too. The ZBOX on edge will feature an ultra-thin form factor and is equipped with an Intel Core i5 processors. The new ZBOX is just 28.mm thick, with an overall volume of 0.64 litres and is one of the world’s thinnest systems to incorporate an Intel Core processor. The ZBOX MI643 features 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5 and dual gigabit Ethernet ports. To maintain the thin design, the MI643 relies solely on M.2 SSD for storage and supports up to 64GB RAM.

The ZBOX E series from Zotac is due to be upgraded with more powerful graphics at CES, an Nvidia RTX Super card will be found in the system for the first time. The ZBOX MAGNUS E series is designed for enthusiasts who require the most powerful hardware inside the ZBOX Mini PC. The ZBOX E series is also packed with a 45W Intel Core i7 or i5 processor, with support for up to 64GB RAM the ZBOX E-series takes compact performance to the next level.

Zotac will also be launching a ZBOX nano equipped with a 15W AMD Ryzen 3 processor that is passively cooled for near-silent operation in the C-series CA621 nano version. The ZBOX nano series will also be the first in the ZBOX line to be equipped with a 10th generation Intel Core processor at its heart.

Zotac ZBOX on Edge

Another interesting product Zotac will be showcasing at CES is the VR GO 3.0 Backpack PC. The VR GO 3.0 is designed to power the latest VR headsets with a mobile Nvidia RTX 2070 GPU and Intel Core i7 processor. The backpack fabric is made from a sweat-resistant material and the VR GO 3.0 will feature a similar design to the 2.0 version with added SPECTRA 2.0 RGB lighting.

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KitGuru says: Zotac has some interesting new products lined up for CES, some of the new Mini PC specifications sound like they could offer great performance. What do you guys think to these announcements from Zotac? Anything interest you?

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Mesh Elite Game Changer 980 Gaming PC Review https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-morris/mesh-elite-game-changer-980-gaming-pc-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-morris/mesh-elite-game-changer-980-gaming-pc-review/#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2015 13:02:49 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=253152 Mesh is one of the oldest names in the UK PC manufacturing business. The company has been selling computers since 1987, and although the last five years have had their ups and downs they appear to be back with all guns blazing. The Elite Game Changer 980 sounds like a statement of intent as much …

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Mesh is one of the oldest names in the UK PC manufacturing business. The company has been selling computers since 1987, and although the last five years have had their ups and downs they appear to be back with all guns blazing. The Elite Game Changer 980 sounds like a statement of intent as much as a model name. But can this computer really live up to its bullish branding?

The Elite Game Changer 980 certainly brings together a choice selection of components. There's an Intel Core i7-4790K processor, 16GB of RAM, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 graphics. There's a solid state disk and hard drive, plus a box of gaming goodies, too. But at just shy of £1,500, without a screen, this is a premium system by today's standards. So it really needs to provide the bangs for all those bucks.

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System Configuration:

  • NZXT H440 Silent Case Black with Blue Trim w/Side Window.
  • 4GHz Intel Core i7-4790K.
  • MSI Z97A GAMING 6 Motherboard.
  • Coolermaster Nepton 120 XL CPU Cooler.
  • 4GB MSI NVIDIA GTX 980 Graphics Card.
  • Gigabyte Z97X-Gaming 5 Motherboard.
  • 16GB 2133MHz DDR3 Memory.
  • 240GB OCZ DRIVE ARC 100 SSD.
  • 1TB Toshiba DT01ACA100 7,200rpm HDD.
  • SuperFlower Leadex GOLD 750W Fully Modular “80 Plus Gold” Power Supply.
  • ROCCAT ISKU FX Illuminated Keyboard.
  • ROCCAT KOVA PLUS Max Performance Gaming Mouse.
  • ROCCAT Kave XTD Premium Stereo Headset.
  • Windows 8.1 64 bit.
  • 2 Years Warranty – 1st Year Collect and Return, 2nd Year Parts only.

Price for this system (at the time of writing): £1,499 (inc. VAT)

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Intel Core i3 560: For a Few MegaHz More https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/faith/intel-core-i3-560-for-a-few-megahz-more/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/faith/intel-core-i3-560-for-a-few-megahz-more/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:21:27 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=14415 Speed bumping a processor is a very natural way to refresh your range. It's the oldest marketing trick in the book, but what does it actualy buy you? In reality, it's very hard to know. KitGuru looks at the upcoming IntelCore i3 560 processor. In the good old days of the FX, AMD prided itself …

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Speed bumping a processor is a very natural way to refresh your range. It's the oldest marketing trick in the book, but what does it actualy buy you? In reality, it's very hard to know. KitGuru looks at the upcoming IntelCore i3 560 processor.

In the good old days of the FX, AMD prided itself with having a completely scalable architecture. Add 100 more MegaHz and you would get better benchmarks. Given how hard Intel was struggling with the Pentium 4 architecture and the heat issues associated with its clocks, this was a great strategy.

What would you do for a few MegaHz more?

Unfortunately for AMD, these days, Intel has not only massively scalable architectures – it is also suffering from outstanding production processes. Suffering? Yes, if because the enthuaist community knows that a Core i3 530, Core i5 650, Core i5 750 and Core i7 920 will all get to 4GHz comfortably with a decent cooler, then it makes the channel sales into retail job very difficult.

However, as products mature, the processes also improve. There's no guarantee that a Core i3 560 processor will clock past 4Ghz, but there is every chance that it will run more stably at that setting and generate fewer hotspots on the surface of the processor.

Oh man, that's so made up!

Out of the box, we expect this processor to be clocked at 3.33Ghz – 270 MHz faster than the existing 540 model. Price wise, it looks to be aiming for the same space around ther £95 mark including sales tax (maybe $145 in funny money) . Zardon will, naturally, torture test the poor thing to see just how much performance its dual core architecture can deliver.

KitGuru says: We're going to be optimistic and expect that this updated model will have an improved internal design (compared to the original Core i3 530). If it runs stable at 4Ghz with something like a Thermaltake Contac29, then we're happy.

What's your thinking?

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Intel kills 750 – crowns new champion https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/faith/intel-kills-750-crowns-new-champion/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/faith/intel-kills-750-crowns-new-champion/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=13106 Word has just reached KitGuru that one of the most popular enthusiast CPUs in the world, the Core i5 750, has been handed a long sword, pointed in the direction of its family temple at dawn and told to cut out its main intestine before plunging the cold metal into its heart. Well, sort of. …

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Word has just reached KitGuru that one of the most popular enthusiast CPUs in the world, the Core i5 750, has been handed a long sword, pointed in the direction of its family temple at dawn and told to cut out its main intestine before plunging the cold metal into its heart. Well, sort of.

“Once in a thousand generations, there comes a Golden Child” said the Eddie Murphy film. Intel's been banging them out with a little better frequency. Over the past 3 years, while AMD has been largely uncertain of it's overclocking ability, Intel has pushed through the Q6600, E7200, E8200 and the D zero stepping Core i7 920 – among others.

Not bad.

Until now, if you have sensible money for a new system, and you're happy to clock your processor nice and high, then the Core i5 750 is a cracking choice. It had the benefit of giving you Core i7 levels of performance, without the need for a triple channel platform. Nice.

Not any more though.

UK channel folk have told us that they're being told not to order the i5-750 anymore. Sad day for KitGuru.

From what we hear, the Core i5 750 has had its time in the light and will be replaced by the Core i5 760 in a classic Intel manoeuvre. The 760 will be sold at the same price point as the 750 until customers get the message – then it will be quietly dropped off the (road)map.

According to Intel, the price move needed to achieve parity will be less than £5.

While the 760 boasts 140MHz more on the stock clock, there's no indication that it will overclock any better.

KitGuru says: We prefer the original chips. The 7200 to the 7500 etc. Even if the chip is (really) the same, there's something about getting that extra 140MHz overclock yourself that's just more satisfying. We loved the 750, but will make do with the 760 until something better comes along.

If you'd like to see Zardon The Magnificent torture test a 750 against a 760 to see if either can be clocked higher, let us know below or in the KitGuru forum.

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