Intel Ivy Bridge-E has solder under its IHS

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 06/26/2013 08:27 AM | source: | 26 comment(s)

Coolaler forum member Toppc got his hands on an engineering sample of Intel's Core i7-4960X and decided to check out what's behind the heatspreader of this upcoming Ivy Bridge-E chip. Interestingly, it seems Intel has switched back to using solder, instead of the cheaper thermal paste that was introduced with the regular Ivy Bridge series. This thermal paste was blamed for higher temperatures on Ivy Bridge versus Sandy Bridge, so hopefully the solder will result in chips that dissipate their heat more efficiently.

A user in the Coolator forums has popped the lid on a purported Core i7-4960X, revealing old-school solder rather than the TIM used on Intel's recent desktop CPUs. This isn't conclusive evidence, but I wouldn't be surprised if the report were accurate. Like Sandy Bridge-E, Ivy-E is basically a server-grade Xeon rebranded for duty in high-end desktops. It doesn't make sense for Intel to skimp on the thermal performance of a product designed for toasty server racks. The higher margins commanded by Xeon-based parts should cover any additional cost associated with the solder, as well.

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#4626754 Posted on: 07/26/2013 09:47 PM

Yeah ill take one of ya

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#4626772 Posted on: 07/26/2013 10:30 PM

I haven't purchased anything yet. I am waiting for 3 others so we can split the cost.

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#4627582 Posted on: 07/28/2013 09:07 PM

i bought the game but cant see a beta download..odd..

edit: so i need to buy career criminal edition? lame.

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#4627926 Posted on: 07/29/2013 04:35 PM

Hi, my name is Marcos and im live in Argentina, i would like to participate in the buy, but i

have dollars, ¿how much would be at the change?, ¿29.5 dollars?

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#4627933 Posted on: 07/29/2013 04:56 PM

Did you manage to get anyone else in on the 4 pack Steven?

@Mr Bigtime email steam support, open a ticket and explain to them that you want to put the extra money for Criminal addition without purchasing a new copy. They may just put your money into your Steam wallet so you can purchase again and just add the extra, i cannot see why they wouldnt do that especially as you have hardly any hrs clocked up on PD2.

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