Intel Core 2 Extreme Processor QX9770 Review

[Apoptosis]

Intel Core 2 Extreme Processor QX9770 Review

The Intel Core 2 Extreme Processor QX9770 was just unveiled minutes ago and even though it will not be out till next year, Legit Reviews has the performance numbers today. The QX9770 is the first Intel processor to ship with a 1600MHz Front Side Bus and it also has a 200MHz increase in clock frequency over the QX9650. This is one processor you don't want to miss out on as 1600MHz FSB processors will be all the rage next year!

The TDP rating (Thermal Design Power) for the chip has changed though as it does use more power. The Intel QX9650 processor has a TDP of 130W and the Intel QX9770 is 136W, which means cooling requirements have changed just a bit. Other than the TDP change, the price is also going to be higher than traditional Extreme processors. Intel hasn't said how much higher it will be, but we will find out next year when they are launched.

Article Title: Intel Core 2 Extreme Processor QX9770 Review
Article URL: http://www.legitreviews.com/article/596/1/

[Methious]

Amazing performance and overclock capabilities! Now I just gotta sell my house and eat tuna for a couple of years then I can probably get one.

[FZ1]

Good review, Nate. I'm not gonna wait for this one...I'll prolly go with the QX9650 next month or wait until this is released in the hopes the 9650 will get a price drop (doubtful it will be much).

[stopthekilling77]

Crysis is an upcoming science fiction first-person shooter computer game, that is being developed by Crytek, and published by Electronic Arts. It will be released on November 15, 2007 in the United States.

slight issue in time continuity. but wow what a read anyway! yet another solid processor... hurry up AMD, i want Intel to have to lower THEIR prices

[Apoptosis]

Crysis is an upcoming science fiction first-person shooter computer game, that is being developed by Crytek, and published by Electronic Arts. It will be released on November 15, 2007 in the United States.

slight issue in time continuity. but wow what a read anyway! yet another solid processor... hurry up AMD, i want Intel to have to lower THEIR prices

Was in a rush as I wrote both this and the phenom article yesterday... fixed.

[stopthekilling77]

no biggie man, everyone here who keeps up with the reviews knows theres bound to be a few bumps and bruises per review
rather us than a new guy thinking the crew isn't up to snuff