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[H]ard|OCP: Intel's New 45nm Yorkfield QX9650

Intel marches forward with another groundbreaking processor. Four cores of 45nm goodness. At this rate, you have to wonder whether or not desktop software and AMD will ever catch up. How good does it overclock? All signs point to, "Wow!"

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mighty_douche6034d ago (Edited 6034d ago )

still, you wont see me spending £700 on a CPU anytime soon.

EDIT: exactly Darth, or do what one of my friends did, he bought a Q6600 and a water cooling kit and manged to overclock it from 2.4 to 3.6 and its completely stable. mines running at 2.79 (Q6600) and to be honest ive never see it use more than 70% so is there really a need for these super high end CPU's?

ShiftyLookingCow6034d ago (Edited 6034d ago )

agreed. esp when yorkfield is such a good overclocker. It should be easy to overclock Q9450($316) from 2.66 to 3GHz.

edit: yeah unless you are into stuff like video editing, this is an overkill for most(including me when I am not playing).

Genki6034d ago

I'm familiar enough with all of the main components, but I've never built a PC before and am interested in overclocking in order to prolong the usefulness of my future machine.

I guess I should wait for this or the Phenom, whichever is better.

mighty_douche6034d ago

all i can say is READ as much as you can. overclocking is not something to be taken lightly by a new comer (dont wanna call you a noob). also, these super high end CPUs arent needed for 99% of users, especailly if you want it mainly for games.

but once again, please READ READ READ, you dont wanna melt that new $300 cpu and void its warrenty!

Genki6034d ago

I read Maximum PC every so often, but definitely not often enough. I'll want it mainly for games, but I'm not planning on building a rig for another year or so, maybe longer because of the possibility of traveling with my job.

Antan6034d ago

This is the processor im waiting for. Money at the ready what ever the cost, but not for games, though im sure Crysis will be "tested"! hehe. Ibe been following this for a while now, just waiting for the UK prices and availability.....im guessing around the 700 pounds mark, but could be more i guess.

iceman29296033d ago

ive been saving for a few years to buy a new pc and im gonna put this beast in it, planning on overclocking it to 3.66GHz Aircooled ( no need for water until 4 GHz on this !) um and genki, i really dont think that phenom is gonna beat this thing, there is a reason why they keep delaying it!

deadeyes996032d ago

guna steal this processor 4 sure

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UE5 Powered Action MMORPGs ArcheAge 2 and Chrono Odyssey to Launch in 2025

Kakao Games announced that both of its high-profile Unreal Engine 5 powered action MMORPGs, ArcheAge 2 and Chrono Odyssey, are due for a global launch in 2025.

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Helldivers 2 is no longer the most negatively reviewed game as players undo the mass review bombing

After having become the most negatively reviewed game in Steam history, Helldivers 2 is dropping down the list as players change their reviews

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Jin_Sakai1d 16h ago

The ratings still aren’t nearly where they were before but it’s making progress.

XiNatsuDragnel1d 13h ago

Hd2 fans are dedicated bunch who care so it'll go normal soon

Rikimaru-0055m ago

omg, who in Sony camp decided to do this should no longer have a job. They almost ruin a really good game sales.

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The Finals’ goth skin has arrived, please be normal about it

The Finals’ new store update adds a drop of spice to Embark’s shooter with tasty weapon skins and the debut of the Darque Mood goth skin.

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