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Review: Intel Core i7 5960X - 8 Cores of Pleasure
G'day Sir and milady! In this article we review, test and benchmark the all new Core i7 5960X (Haswell-E) 8 core processor and smack it on one of the long awaited X99 motherboards. Intel's most high-end processor SKUs just got updated with three new models, the top dog being the enthusiast class eight-core processor series aimed at enthusiasts and pro-consumers.
We look at 5930K and 5820K processor performance as well. Read the review here.
Review: MSI X99S Gaming 9 AC - 08/29/2014 06:11 PM
This MSI X99S Gaming 9 AC will come with nice PC options like 8-pin EPS connectors, a 7+2-phase VRM design for the processor and memory, five PCI-Express x16 slots . There is an extra EMI shield that ...
Review: ASUS X99 Deluxe - 08/29/2014 06:09 PM
Cool looks with new white covers, features like 3x3 802.11 a/b/g/n/AC WIFI, M2 SSDs and SATA Express will bring some very interesting features onto the market. ASUS markets this motherboard with 5-Way...
Review: ASUS X99 Rampage 5 Extreme - 08/29/2014 06:08 PM
In this review we check out the ASUS Rampage V Extreme motherboard, armed with the X99 chipset and with that luxurious OC panel this motherboard is amongst the most high-end X99 motherboards availa...
Review: Gigabyte X99 SOC Force - 08/29/2014 06:07 PM
Join us as we review the Gigabyte X99 SOC Force, will the force be strong with this one ? We certainly can tell you that is is one of the most impressive X99 motherboards we have had our hands on. Re...
Review: Corsair Graphite Graphite 380T - 08/29/2014 02:56 PM
Join us as we review the all new Graphite 380T Mini-ITX PC case from Corsair. Spectacular looking product albeit on a very small form factor, the Graphite Series has been updated with model 380T we ...
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#4902127 Posted on: 08/29/2014 06:07 PM
thanks Hilbert for the awesome review!
Oh man, the rampage looks so badass and the new bios layout looks pretty cool too, tho im not overly impressed with the benchmarks, doesn't seem like big upgrade coming from a 4960x.
I do wonder how far these new chips can be overclocked tho!
thanks Hilbert for the awesome review!
Oh man, the rampage looks so badass and the new bios layout looks pretty cool too, tho im not overly impressed with the benchmarks, doesn't seem like big upgrade coming from a 4960x.
I do wonder how far these new chips can be overclocked tho!
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#4902134 Posted on: 08/29/2014 06:15 PM
i believe the rear usb2.0 ports are black where you've said red, sir.
i believe the rear usb2.0 ports are black where you've said red, sir.
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#4902135 Posted on: 08/29/2014 06:15 PM
great job on your 5x-combo Hilbert, thank you.
I'm already on track upgrading to 4790k and Maximus VII Formula, the last of last gen's processors, rams and boards. until I upgrade again only God knows what technology will be in offer.
great job on your 5x-combo Hilbert, thank you.
I'm already on track upgrading to 4790k and Maximus VII Formula, the last of last gen's processors, rams and boards. until I upgrade again only God knows what technology will be in offer.
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#4902136 Posted on: 08/29/2014 06:20 PM
Which article and page was that ?
i believe the rear usb2.0 ports are black where you've said red, sir.
Which article and page was that ?
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#4902137 Posted on: 08/29/2014 06:20 PM
nice gains over the ivy-e, amazing review.
nice gains over the ivy-e, amazing review.
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#4902146 Posted on: 08/29/2014 06:36 PM
So in threaded apps it is ~2x faster than a 4770k, awesome.
But in most games performance difference is not that great ~10-20 fps or so?
So for a WS this is a great platform, for gaming with 2 gpu's or less Z87/Z97 is probably the better option unless you want every last possible frame.
So in threaded apps it is ~2x faster than a 4770k, awesome.
But in most games performance difference is not that great ~10-20 fps or so?
So for a WS this is a great platform, for gaming with 2 gpu's or less Z87/Z97 is probably the better option unless you want every last possible frame.
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#4902149 Posted on: 08/29/2014 06:39 PM
games in 2015 -2016 will wreak havoc on z87 /z97, with this you're more future-proof. (haswell-e)
for gaming with 2 gpu's or less Z87/Z97 is probably the better option unless you want every last possible frame.
games in 2015 -2016 will wreak havoc on z87 /z97, with this you're more future-proof. (haswell-e)
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#4902150 Posted on: 08/29/2014 06:42 PM
Page 2 of the MSI X99S Gaming 9 AC Motherboard Review.
Nice review by the way.
Which article and page was that ?
Page 2 of the MSI X99S Gaming 9 AC Motherboard Review.
The I/O back panel reveals two USB 2.0 ports (red) with another eight USB 3.0 ports.
Nice review by the way.
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#4902153 Posted on: 08/29/2014 06:47 PM
Page 2 of the MSI X99S Gaming 9 AC Motherboard Review.
Nice review by the way.
Fixed, thanks man.
Page 2 of the MSI X99S Gaming 9 AC Motherboard Review.
Nice review by the way.
Fixed, thanks man.
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#4902159 Posted on: 08/29/2014 06:57 PM
thanks for the review,great cpu...
thanks for the review,great cpu...
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#4902160 Posted on: 08/29/2014 06:59 PM
Holy crap... 8 cores 16 threads. First thing I looked up in the review was how the task manager would look. omfg, lol!
Holy crap... 8 cores 16 threads. First thing I looked up in the review was how the task manager would look. omfg, lol!
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#4902164 Posted on: 08/29/2014 07:03 PM
I don't believe this is true.
games in 2015 -2016 will wreak havoc on z87 /z97, with this you're more future-proof. (haswell-e)
I don't believe this is true.
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#4902167 Posted on: 08/29/2014 07:04 PM
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#4902169 Posted on: 08/29/2014 07:05 PM
you buy a haswell-e and you don't have to worry so much about bottlenecks in upcoming games VS z87 /97.
imo.
I don't believe this is true.
you buy a haswell-e and you don't have to worry so much about bottlenecks in upcoming games VS z87 /97.
imo.
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