Core i7-3930K 3.2 1 LGA 2011 Processor - BX80619I73930K

I've been a long time buyer of AMD cpus due to the price to performance ratio. Within the last year however I have been running more virtual machines on my pc and have been in need of more CPU cores and wishing I could go beyond 16G of RAM on my AMD boxes. I had been on the verge of buying a new Bulldozer to upgrade from an AMD Phenom II 1090T six core, but realized that even after spending an additional $270 I was only going from 6 cores to 8. I wanted to leave at least two cores and 8GB of RAM dedicated to the host OS, then put the remaining RAM and CPU cores to Virtual machine use. With an AMD FX-8150 I could only get 6 cores left, and since 8GB RAM sticks are very expensive, I could only get 8GB of RAM out of the 16 my board could hold with 4x4GB sticks after taking 8GB for my host OS. This meant that at most I could get 4 single core virtual machines with about 2GB of RAM each. I decided to wait to look at the new L2011 offerings from Intel before buying AMD again, I'm glad I did. Intel's CPU has 6 physical dual cores giving me effectively 12 CPUs. The motherboard I'm using with the CPU has 8 DDR3 slots meaning I could fill it with 4GB sticks giving me 32GB. I now have 10 cpus and 24GB of RAM for my virtualization needs, meaning I can run 10 Virts with about 2GB of RAM each easily. Perfect for my needs! While it cost a lost to get to this level of PC (Mboard, CPU, RAM) exceeding $1000 total, I feel that I know have a system that I can easily get four years out of. I also fired up Photoshop and the thing is just super quick on this CPU. Here's what my build looks like: ASUS Sabertooth X79 Motherboard 32GB RAM - 8 x 4GB of Patriot DDR3 DIMMs Intel Core i7-3930k CPU Corsair Force 10GT 120GB SSD for my OS boot disk Overall I ended up getting a 7.7 Windows 7 experience index. In conclusion, I'd recommend this if you have apps that are heavily threaded and can use the cores, for needs that can fit on an AMD build, I'd go that route since it costs a lot less. If you have general productivity needs, go with an AMD build and save some cash, if you need a beast machine and you're investing for the long haul, then this processor can only be bested by it's slightly bigger brother.

I am very happy with this CPU on an ASUS P9x79 Pro, like Michael. I also have 32 GB Kingston Quad channel memory, a Gigabyte GTX 670-OC-2GB VRAM video card, all SSD drives, and I do not overclock...actually run the BIOS on the power saving mode, and it does all the 3D work and complex filter renderings in Photoshop and its plug-ins with ease at that setting, so I have not even gone to the "Normal" setting. Fans run slowly and virtually silently at this setting and with a Coolermaster TPC 812 heatsink, the temperature of the 3930 runs between 33 and 36 degrees celtsius. This installation in a Corsair 550D, constructed by the manufacturer with quiet first and foremost in mind, is almost inaudible, and surely does not disappoint in that regard! To my surprise though, and this has also been reported by others in forums on line, the Windows 7/64 loading time is actually a few seconds LONGER(from the "loading windows" logo to Log-on) than with two other quality computers I have (a x58(1366) with a 960 processor, and a LG 1155 with a 2600 CPU); this, with reasonably comparable hardware,Startup menu settings in MSCONFIG and software. Just out of interest, I removed the NVIDIA driver, and it had no effect on boot time. From discussions on other forums, this is felt to be a property of the x79 motherboards and the way that format governs various driver loadings, but I don't have a definitive explanation. People were saying that it is not related to the ASUS line per se, but I have not used the Intel x79 MB to see if there be a difference. I would be interested to know what other people contributing on this thread might have to say about this, if they have roughly comparable systems on which to comment, in this regard. Really though, this is unequivocally inconsequential, merely academic, and most certainly does not reflect on the alacrity and efficiency with which this processor functions, once the system is booted, and this applies to my entire installation, as a whole, which is truly exemplary. Being a non-gamer, I'm afraid my review, by definition, has to be viewed as somewhat limited for what certain prospective customers may want to know, particularly with a CPU of these specifications and potentials. I elected this CPU over my original choice, the 3820, because, in consultation with Adobe technicians, Photoshop CS6 can now take advantage of hexcore in 3D and complex filtration algorithms. That was not the case in CS5 when they advised me not to buy the 990X, in the Bloomfield series, when I bought my previous computer which was prebuilt and is really not outdated, even today, in terms of performance. In view of this CPU's superb function in stock configuration, I see absolutely no reason to overclock and overstress my components for little or no practical benefit, as I am in no way interested in bragging rights over pushing the limits with respect to benchmark data. BOTTOM LINE: Highly recommended.

After installing everything, the comp refused to boot and instead perpetually displayed the DRAM led light. I changed out the ram; tried different memory configurations, but no joy. I flashed the bios to the most recent version but still no joy. Ultimately, I concluded that the MB was DOA. I replaced it with the ASUS Rampage IV which booted on first attempt with zero problems.

Super responsive CPU. Overclocks nicely. I've had mine up to 4.7 GHz so far; but I'm sure it'll clock higher than that. Apps like blender certainly benefit from the extra cores and it's just impressive to see 12 virtual threads on the Windows sidebar gadget. Bought this chip as the 'happy median' in the LGA 2011 line; the 3690X being way overpriced and the 3820K looked less appealing than the hexacore. Here you get the best of both worlds. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is that I believe for the price, Intel should've included a stock fan, although most will probably want to upgrade to liquid cooling to overclock this chip anyway. Overall, I recommend this chip for the gamer/enthusiast.

I upgraded to this cpu from a Q6600 and let me tell you that the difference is amazing. Even when this chip is under load while rendering video in Sony Vegas my computer is very responsive. I am running it at stock clocks for the time being just to break it in. This cpu is strong enough to even play almost any of the most demanding emulated games around (LLE sound Tales of Symphonia and Zone of the Enders) at playable frame rates. If you are thinking about getting the 3960X DON'T! It only has a very small boost in performance for nearly twice the price, stick with this one. An interesting factoid though, this and the 60X were originally 8 core cpus. Intel disabled two cores for some reason, probably because AMD is not pressuring them in the slightest to compete. I do not know if it is possible but Intel may enable these at a future date (hoping they do anyway). This chip can handle nearly anything you throw at it and at reasonable temperatures. Under full load it maxes out at 58C using the Corsair H100 and idles at 26C to 30C. It has some massive over clocking potential, the highest stable clock I have read about was 4.75Ghz; some have made it to 5Ghz but not stably.

Brand new build Intel DX79SR ,Kingston Hyper X Beast 32 GB Kit (4x8 GB) 2400MHz DDR3,AZZA Solano 1000R CSAZ-1000R Full Tower , Intel I7 3930K,Corsair Professional Series AX 1200 Watt ATX/EPS Modular 80 PLUS Gold... Crucial m4 512GB 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive SATA 6Gb/ CPU failed in 5 Mins on the phone with Intel 1 hr. CPU internal failure , I know that Their Tech Support is horrible 40 min trying to explain with a NON English speaking Person OUTSOURCE at its best ( Finally he tells me YOU NEED A NEW ONE REPACE IT)

This is my first EXPENSIVE CPU I have purchased yet. However, if you can afford to purchase it I highly recommend it...if your into heavy gaming, encoding/decoding video, etc. I wouldn't recommend this processor if all your going to use it is for your everyday normal PC usage. In that case I recommend the LGA 1155 IVY Bridge processors for your build, Intel Core i7 LGA1155 3.5GHz prefferably. I am somewhat an enthusiast so not really big of a gamer so this CPU is plenty if not more than enough power for what I need it for. Great processor, 6 cores with 12 threads which makes it twice as fast making the Core i7-3770K look like a Pentium dual-core. Not bashing on the 3770K, its pretty good once overclocked. Only bad thing about this processor (3930K)is, it does not come with a heatsink/fan. Therefore before you buy make sure you have a good cooling system for it especially if your are planning to overclock. Pretty good on the L1 and L2 cache which are extremely important because they determine the amount of data transferred between the processor and your Graphics card, Memory, ETC. My build: CPU-Intel Core i7-3930K running stock (I have overclocked it to 4.8GHz no problem running @ around 34 to 40 Celcius idle) Motherboard-ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 Video Card- EVGA GeForce GTX460 SE (FERMI) in SLI mode PSU- CORSAIR 850W Gold certified Optical Drive- LITEON BLU-RAY Burner and DVD Drive Boot drive- Munchkin CHRONOS 120GB SSD Tower- Cooler Master HAF 922-XM MID-Tower(pretty awesome tower) Cooling- CORSAIR H80 Liquid Cooling (pretty good for overclocking) OS- Windows 7 Professional OVERALL WINDOWS INDEX 7.8

This I-7 3930 K Hexacore Processor and it's awesome. Was able to get it at around 4.5-4.9 Ghz but the temp went a little above what intel stated not too. I have it at stock since right now I don't need to overclock yet but was running it at 4.3 with a P9X79PRO motherboard by ASUS, 32 gig of Corsair Vengeance Ram, SSD for the operating system and a 2TB hardrive for the games. Corsair H80 liquid cooler for the CPU and a CoolerMaster HAF 932 Gaming tower with three 240 MM fans, Two 120 (corsair H80) and one Extra 120 cooler Master right next to the Corsair 1200 watt power supply (silent op, gold rated) which also cools itself. I used the extra fam next to it to cool up into the video card for extra cooling which made a huge difference. The motherboard has excellent power management which does awesom. I have right now an EVGA GEFORCE GTX 570 HD graphics card which works just fine but getting ready to either purcahse two EVGA superclocked 670 (4gb ddr5 memory) and sli them together or just get one 690. Right now the price is too much on the 690 so I'll probably go with the other two for about the same price. The processor doesn't miss a beat at all and keeps up with the most demanding tasks so far on all the stress testing I've put it through so I can't wait to start gaming and see the difference between this one now and my older model dell.

It's a great CPU that gave me a lot of gaming hours. Had to replace it recently. Sadly the one I ordered here seem to have been opened before hand but the seller was prompt to take it back and refund so can't complain there.

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This is a work horse, will definitely overpass 4970k or anything under 600-700$.... Its my favorite processsor of all time, i am so happy with this processor, its amazing. Not much more to say, i am Lucky to have one and i could not be more happy Motherboard was expensive but Worth every penny, for exemple when i load a match in a moba game it took around 1 or 2 minutes to load game with my AMD processor (one of the best proc in AMD) and it takes around max 5sec or less with my intel 3930k!!!!

今回、久々にLGA2011対応CPUを買いました。 購入して、組み込んでみた、所アタリだったようで、起動すらできませんでした...... 交換手続きを行ったところ、すぐに、対応してくれたので、たすかりました。 交換できた、i7-3930kは組み込んでませんが、 使うのが、楽しみです。＾＾