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November 3rd, 2008 by Kristofer

I thought instead of posting all of this separately it would be easier to just put it all in one spot for you:

here’re the Redaktion ocinside.de News from Monday, November 3, 2008:

The first comprehensive test results, benchmarks and dozens of reviews
with technical data and guides for overclocking and underclocking of the
three brandnew Intel Core i7 processors are available since today.
The Intel Core i7 920, 940 and Core i7 965 Extreme Edition Bloomfield
processors

based on the Nehalem architecture and they have already been reviewed on several websites.
This Intel Core i7 roundup contains all reviews, which were submitted
to ocinside.de and Hardwarespot.de news portal.
We will update this international roundup with more reviews over the course of the day.

Title:
Intel Core i7 920, 940 und 965
Extreme Edition
Webnews Roundup

Link:
http://www.ocinside.de/webnews/news_d.shtml

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“Yes, I know … right through the review, I’ve been raving on about this new Core i7 processor from Intel. But what I’ve said about its performance and overclocking ability is true. If I plan to upgrade next year … it will definitely be an Intel Core i7 processor, new socket 1366 motherboard and a Tri-Channel memory. Hopefully by then, the prices would have settled down and it should be more affordable.”

Read the rest of the review here … http://www.cpu3d.com/review/6265-1/intel-core-i7-920-nehalem-processor/introduction.html

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NEW CONTENT (Casing & Cooling) - All about Intel Core i7 Socket LGA 1366 Cooling

QUOTE: “Ready or not, the age of Nehalem is finally upon us and with it comes Intel’s new Socket LGA 1366 processor interface. Socket LGA 775 has lived a long and distinguished life, longer than any other Intel processor socket to date. To put this in perspective, when LGA 775 first came on the scene we were still using Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) graphics cards.

For cooler manufacturers, Intel’s i7 couldn’t come soon enough. Since LGA 775 reigned supreme for such a long period of time, cooler sales have steadily declined. With diminishing returns on investment, funding for research and development has also dipped and without strong R&D, innovative new products come few and far between.”

For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/articles/1643/all_about_intel_core_i7_socket_lga_1366_cooling/index.html

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Quote: Ffinally the NDA has been lifted and today we can give you all exactly what you’ve been waiting for: Core i7 BENCHMARKS

Link: http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews.php?/cpu_mainboard/core_i7_nehalem_benchmarks_preview/1

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Intel Core i7 920 and 965 XE CPU Review

“In a few weeks you can find a brand new Intel CPU at your local hardware shop, it still carries the Core name but it is drastically different compared to their previous Core 2 units. The Core i7 has an onboard memory controller and hyperthreading is re-introduced. We compare the
performance
of the entry level 920 model as well as the high end 965 XE.”

http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=884

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In addition to our in-depth article coverage of Intel’s new Core i7 processor and platform
architecture
, we also have a video spotlight up that gives the viewer a hands-on look of various new Intel Core i7 hardware as well as a Core i7 system in action on the test bench.

Direct Link:

http://hothardware.com/Articles/Getting-To-Know-Intels-New-Core-i7-Video-Spotlight/
Synopsis: Ultimately, we can’t help but be impressed by the new Core i7
processors
. The
performance
, power profile, and overclockability are all very good even at this early stage.  Intel clearly has another exceptionally strong product in their line-up that will undoubtedly appeal to PC enthusiasts and multimedia professionals alike.

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There are only a select few events in the PC hardware world that get hardcore enthusiasts truly excited. For example, when popular trade shows like Computex, IDF, and CES take place, there is a fair amount of buzz.  Also, anytime the major players in graphics release next-generation GPUs, things definitely heat up; or likewise when a hot new game hits.  Finally, when either of the processor big guns, Intel or AMD, unleash new CPU micro-architectures on the world, you can almost bet that the community will come alive with enthusiasm. We’re sure we’ve missed a few other momentous occasions as well, but you get the gist. It takes something new and exciting to get a PC Enthusiast’s pulse racing.

Thankfully, today is one of those times. Although Intel won’t be officially launching their Core i7
processors
, formerly codenamed Nehalem, and the X58 Express chipset until sometime later in
the month, we’ve had them in house for a while now and can finally show you all the goods. We’ve tested every Core i7 speed grade that will be available at launch, along with at trio of X58 Express based motherboards. We’ve even thrown in some high-resolution multi-GPU SLI and CrossFireX testing for good measure as well.  Come on by the site and take a look…

Intel Core i7
Processors
: Nehalem and X58 Have Arrived:

http://hothardware.com/Articles/Intel-Core-i7-Processors-Nehalem-and-X58-Have-Arrived/

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Codenamed Bloomfield, this well-anticipated successor in the ‘Core’ series has been officially labeled as the Core i7. Its is the first CPU to be based on Intel’s new Nehalem micro-architecture and it comes with a host of unique features

Full Article:
http://www.tbreak.com/articles/8/1/Intel-Core-i7-920-amp-965-EE-CPUs/Page1.html

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NEW CONTENT (CPU & Chipset) - Intel Core i7 – Nehalem Arrives and FSB Departs

QUOTE: “Today Intel’s CPU, formally known as Nehalem arrives and with it comes a new
architecture
along with a new bus. Intel’s latest addition to the Core
architecture
is the Core i7 series, which is based on the same
architecture
that made the Core 2 series so popular, but with a few major changes to the design.

To replace the aging FSB, Intel has designed a new point-to-point communication protocol which is known as Quick Path Interconnect or QPI. Intel’s first generation of QPI is a 20-bit interface with bi-directional communication running at either 4.8GT/s for the Core i7 range or 6.4GT/s for the Core i7 Extreme range of
processors
.”

For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/1642/intel_core_i7_nehalem_arrives_and_fsb_departs/index.html

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Intel Core i7 920, 940 and 965
Extreme Edition
review

http://www.techspot.com/review/124-intel-core-i7-920-940-965/

Today marks the release of Intel’s latest and greatest processor
architecture
to date. For the past two years Intel has dominated the CPU market with their Core 2

processors
, reaping havoc on AMD’s Athlon and Phenom products. Yet despite of this significant dominance, Intel will be pushing the Core 2 aside and make room for the new Core i7 processor series.

Today we will be introducing you to three new Core i7
processors
based on the new Intel Nehalem microarchitecture, each featuring 4-cores and operating in the 2.66 to 3.20GHz range. Like the Core 2 family, these new
processors
feature model numbers, designed to keep things simple.

The Core i7 965
Extreme Edition
runs at 3.20GHz and features a QPI (QuickPath Interface) throughput of 6.4GT/s, which is the key difference here. The mainstream versions of the processor include the Core i7 920 and 940, clocked at 2.66GHz and 2.93GHz, respectively. These more affordable
processors
feature a QPI throughput of just 4.8GT/s, so it will be interesting to discover what kind of impact this has on
performance
.

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TITLE: Intel Core i7 CPU & DX58SO X58 Platform @ Benchmark Reviews

DESCRIPTION: We at Benchmark Reviews consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have been chosen by Intel as one of those review sites to showcase the Core i7 prior to its official launch. Once chosen our dilemma was how to best convey the myriad of information we ascertained to our readers. Obviously the best plan would be to release one all encompassing review of the entire product line. Because of time constraints this plan was impossible. After much deliberation we decided our best recourse was to present a series of reviews on this product line. In today’s segment we will cover an overview of the technological aspects of the Core i7 processor series and the X58 motherboard that supports it. We’ll test all three of the
processors
using a succinct series of benchmarks run a
stock processor speeds and draw the necessary conclusions from their results. What else is left you might ask? Believe me when I say that’s only scratching the surface. In future review! s we’ll concentrate on individual product components and expound in much greater detail on that product’s
performance
capabilities including overclocking.

ARTICLE URL: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=229&Itemid=1

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Title: Intel Core i7 Performance Preview @ Techgage

Link: http://techgage.com/article/intel_core_i7_performance_preview/

Quote: With Core i7’s launch due in just a few weeks, there’s no better time than right now to take a hard look at its performance, which is what we’re taking care of today. In addition to our usual performance comparisons with last-gen CPUs, we’re also taking an in-depth look at both QPI and HyperThreading performance, and some of our results may surprise you.

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