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Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K

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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (177 customer reviews)

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  • Specs: Quad-core 3.4GHz, 8M Cache, Intel HD Graphics 3000, 95 watt TDP, Dual-channel DDR3 memory support, socket LGA1155
  • Quad-core processor with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel HT) delivers eight-way
  • Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology is an advanced means of enabling very high performance while also delivery power-conservation.
  • 8 MB Intel Smart Cache is dynamically shared to each processor core, based on workload
  • All Core i7 processors have Intel Turbo Boost Technology
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Technical Details

  • ASRock Z68 Extreme 4 Motherboard
  • 4 USB 3.0
  • Lucid VirtuTM GPU Virtualization Software
  • 4 Zalman SF3 Case Fans

Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 4 x 3.2 inches ; 11.2 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B004FA8NOQ
  • Item model number: BX80623I72600K
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (177 customer reviews)
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  • Date first available at Amazon.com: January 9, 2011

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Intel Core i7 processors deliver an incredible breakthrough in quad-core performance and feature the latest innovations in processor technologies.

Product Description

Intel Core i7 processors deliver an incredible breakthrough in quad-core performance and feature the latest innovations in processor technologies.


Customer Reviews

I am very happy with this: it overclocks extremely well and stays very cool. Humble Patriot  |  42 reviewers made a similar statement
I have the intel overclocked to 4.5 ghz with no problems. Evan Koehler  |  27 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
142 of 151 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Screams. February 9, 2011
During my most recent build I upgraded from a Q6600 -- which was a good chip back in its day. This chip SCREAMS, however.

I have it overclocked to 4.5 Ghz on ASUS P8P67 PRO motherboard with 8 gigs of G Skill ripjaws ram using the Asus AI Suite. Windows Experience Index gives this a score of 7.8 in my system. Passmark Software CPU Benchmark (google them) ranks this processor the 7th best performing CPU, in the following order (it was Number 3 when I bought it):

Intel Core i7 990X @ 3.47GHz cpu mark: 10,917 NA
Intel Core i7 995X @ 3.60GHz cpu mark: 10,795 NA
Intel Core i7 980X @ 3.33GHz cpu mark: 10,482 $999.99*
Intel Core i7 970 @ 3.20GHz cpu mark: 9,925 $899.99**
Intel Xeon X5680 @ 3.33GHz cpu mark: 9,721 $1,676.49*
Intel Xeon W3680 @ 3.33GHz cpu mark: 9,655 $1,127.12*
Intel Xeon X5675 @ 3.07GHz cpu mark: 9,326 NA
Intel Core i7-2600K @ 3.40GHz cpu mark: 9,291 $329.99**

Note that three of the CPU's that have better performance scores are NOT commercially available at the current time, and the remaining three processors are three to five times the price of this one. The closest desktop AMD processor is the AMD Phenom II X6 1100T, which has cpu mark scores only in the 6000 range. Passmark also has a price-to-performance chart that rates your best bang for the buck, though many of the highest scoring processors on that chart are simply much slower and much cheaper.

I am very happy with this: it overclocks extremely well and stays very cool. It runs all my programs with blazing speed, including BFBC2 with all settings on high. At 4.5 Ghz and full load, it doesn't go over 38 degrees Celsius.

Get it at this price while they're still available. Highly recommended.
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48 of 49 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great CPU! February 1, 2011
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I've upgraded from my E8400 to this CPU. Even when not overclocked, 2600K outperforms my E8400 exactly 3 times in video processing and rendering. Considering what I've paid for E8400 several years ago, difference in speed is just excellent.
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58 of 64 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Processor - Fast, Overclockable, Cheap! February 2, 2011
Amazon Verified Purchase
This processor is so much faster than my prior build, a Core i7-920, it's amazing. This puppy is almost as fast as the fastest $1,000 Gulf Town processor, for 1/3rd the price! It's performing flawlessly for me so far. I'm still playing with the overclocking, but some of my friends have gotten this chip up to 5.2 Ghz and beyond using just air cooling on the same motherboard I have, the Asus Maximus IV Extreme. I'm still playing around in the high 4s.

The design of the Sandy Bridge CPUs appear flawless. I'm just bummed that they wasted all those transistors on a useless (for many of us), mediocre video processor.

The "Cougar Point" P67/H67 Chipset problem is easily avoided. Just don't use the Intel SATA II ports on your Motherboard! No big deal if you have a good quality Motherboard with ample SATA III and non-Intel SATA II ports. How many people have more than 4 Optical and HDDs in their system anyway? The fellow who blamed the problem on the Sandy Bridge CPUs is entirely off base and unjustified...
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars great
installed easy and gave my alienware x51, just the boost it needed!! it's faster, and can handle a much heavier workloadw/ out any probs yet.
Published 1 month ago by Sudhama Ranganathan
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Processor I've Ever Owned
- Purchased 5/2011 from the Egg - $314 at time of purchase

--- Pros ---
* Still working (2 yrs)
* Stable 4. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jordan Austin
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice
Replaced my i3 with this. Works great and I have had it a few months. I wanted to upgrade a few parts to extend my computers life. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Erick
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT
Product was as described and maybe even better. Received item fast and great packing. Would buy again and recommend to others.
Published 2 months ago by Deborah Maupin
5.0 out of 5 stars pretty fast
Got this baby overclocked to 8.9ghz with liquid nitrogen cooling. I run everything now with the easiest of ease. Doom 2 FULL settings. MS Paint w.o lag. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Francesco M. Chirichella
5.0 out of 5 stars For game machines!
I built a PC with gaming in mind and this processor is wonderful. Couple this with a good video card and plenty of memory; you cannot go wrong. Intel does it again. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Duane G. Jacobs
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Works great. My only problem is that I haven't found anything out there to really push it. I put all my games like WoW and the Old Republic to their highest settings. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Joe
5.0 out of 5 stars Music studio is rocking
I used this processor in a machine I built for my music studio. I also have Skyrim running on the machine. I have not had a single issue with the machine and it is blazing fast. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jan Boniface
5.0 out of 5 stars good
Great now I have a desktop became strong
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Published 3 months ago by alshmal
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
This does everything it stated it would. I would purchase this again and recommend this to other buyers looking for this type of product. Delivered in a timely fashion.
Published 3 months ago by S Thompson
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