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When I goto the checkout, there is no box to enter a coupon code. I searched and tried to find it somewhere else, but I just cannot seem to locate it. Does this mean the deal is dead or what?
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Thread created 07-04-2012 by eazyeaze
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Smaller is Cooler.. Period. The lower TDP is your proof.
The cause of heating on this IVB is the cheap thermal paste intel used. Just imagine if SB has a cheap thermal paste too, it will not be...
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You're right, it doesn't cause more heat. I think the person who said that didn't do thorough research on what was causing the heat. It was not because of the die, but instead the thermal...
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Thread created 07-04-2012 by eazyeaze
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In normal situations, you'd be entirely correct. However, there is something VERY wrong with Intel's 22nm process right now.
2011 Sandy EP has half the transistor count of 1155 Sandy on the same...
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Thread created 07-04-2012 by eazyeaze
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$170 plus tax is $184.xx at MC
$200 at TD, if you have discover -$10 that's $190, I'd say this is no brainer since gas is still almost $4 a gallon plus time spend driving there
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Hehe, just for giggles I looked up an e7500. Not overclocked of course its worse than a $38 Celeron g540 which afaik doesn't overclock at all.
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It was $119 at time of post.
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Thread created 07-04-2012 by eazyeaze
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This is completely false. A smaller die means LESS heat, every time. The wattage for the 2500k is 95W while the 3570k is 77W. This is the direct result of the die shrink. Pretty much the opposite...
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Thread created 07-04-2012 by eazyeaze
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Not an expert on this topic, but I thought I saw somewhere that the Ivy Bridge processors outputs more heat when overclocked because Intel decided to use thermal grease inside the CPU to move the...
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Thread created 07-04-2012 by eazyeaze
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Well 22 nm production is fairly new technology and if they're still using the same etching processes then chances are you have a much higher failure rate with the smaller die. Therefore you'd want to...
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Thread created 07-04-2012 by eazyeaze
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Hmm..I could probably get $80 for my E7500, didn't think they were worth anything.
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Price match to the rescue!
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Thread created 07-04-2012 by eazyeaze
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True, but the Ivy will perform better without being as highly overclocked.
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You seem to be missing the point,
An IB may outperform a SB that has "slightly" higher clocks, but an IB at say 4.5GHz will not outperform a SB @5.0GHz and the SB will be running cooler and live...
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TigerDirect has Intel Core i5-2500K Processor $219.99 - $20 Coupon OMN65062 = $199.99 + Free Shipping
It is cheaper at Micro Center in-store only. Just a heads up for those that don't have one...
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Thread created 07-04-2012 by eazyeaze
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Overclocking however doesnt tell the whole story with the IVB procs. Benchmark reviews mostly show the 3 vs 2 series outpacing even the OC Series 2.
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Thread created 07-04-2012 by eazyeaze
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I don't know why you can't disprove my ONLY point where I said that shrinking die is cooler.. Smaller =cooler = less heat = less TDP = lesser voltage to operate.
And yes, I've learned more...
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Thread created 07-04-2012 by eazyeaze
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Do your research before spouting off at the mouth...
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/ivy-bridge-overclocking-high-temp,15512.html
Its common knowledge by now.. everybody but you I guess? :shake:
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Common knowledge is that most in the overclocking community never believed that the die shrink caused the extra heat since that kinda goes against physics. Most believe that this was a BS coverup...
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_shrink
Die shrinking actually decreases heat production because your transistors are much smaller. Smaller transistors means there's less resistance overall. R =...
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Thread created 07-04-2012 by eazyeaze
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Yeah, I don't.
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microcenter, $189 after tax + time,gas(45 min drive 1-way 4 me)
or clickety clack done from TD
Newegg has the i5 3570k ivy bridge for $215 today ac, slight performance increase, but i5 2500k...
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Thread created 07-04-2012 by eazyeaze
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The sale price of the 2500k has barely changed in the last year
I got a Rosewill mid-tower gaming case + the 2500k for $230 last year from Newegg.
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microcenter also has the new ivy bridge 3570k for $189 in store. combo with mobo for extra $50 off.
my friend just got i5-3570k + asrock extreme4 z77 mobo for $309. really insane deal for those...
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Thread created 07-04-2012 by eazyeaze
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I think:
Overclocked SandyBridge (gen 2 of core processors)?
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Thread created 07-04-2012 by eazyeaze
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I passed on IB and went with another SB i5 2500k. I like my 4.8ghz 24/7 cool running OC.
Most people who buy a K chip OC and wont run integrated graphics.
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I bought one from amazon, it was just $192...
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Thread created 07-04-2012 by eazyeaze
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If anyone reading this is confused by the ridiculous argument above, don't be.
Ivy Bridge i5-3570K TDP is 77 watts vs 95 watts for Sandy Bridge i5-2500K.
SB 95 watts > IB 77 watts. This...
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Thread created 07-04-2012 by eazyeaze
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You assume that its because its 22nm size that causing the problem or because it is because they used a tri-gate.. lol.. I leave that to you.
Again, for those who are very confused, shrinking die...
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Thread created 07-04-2012 by eazyeaze
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You're still missing the point...
The thermal envelope should have been reduced more or performance increased more.
Adding a third gate and more than doubling per-core transistor count over...
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if you have a Microcenter around.. http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354589
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yes but the smaller 22nm die and new material used for bonding(no more solder) creates more heat which does not transfer/dissapate as well as Sandy...so the Sandy will overclock higher while staying...
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I sold off my q9550 + asus P45 mobo + 8GB DDR2 and bought an i5-2500k, Asus P8Z68-v PRO & 16GB of 1600 ddr3 for $30 total.
This is a good time to ebay your old core2duo stuff. My q9550 sold for...
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Yeah you're right, the DDR2 sold for $100 (4x2gb PC-8500, nice ram for the time) and the q9550 sold for $260 because it overclocked so well.
I did all that around black friday. I see almost NO...
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Thread created 07-04-2012 by eazyeaze
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That would be the wisest decision for someone in your shoes.
A 2600k is more than enough for gaming unless you have need of PCIe 3.0 for 79xx crossfire. If you do have 79xx crossfire, a 3820 with...
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Thread created 07-04-2012 by eazyeaze
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never heard of it. I guess you mean the K series.
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Yeah, that was a major criticism and there are a lot of people who are removing the IHS and putting coolers directly on the chip as a result. (Before it was soldered.) However, that doesn't change...
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Transistor increases are the norm. What ISN'T normal is the individual transistors being so much weaker. 1155 Ivy has over TWICE the transistor count per-core as 2011 Sandy EP, but only a ~20%...
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Thread created 07-04-2012 by eazyeaze
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I agree to an extent. The problem is with the process, not the base arch.
That said, this is a VERY big problem with the process.
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Thread created 07-04-2012 by eazyeaze
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I'm not even talking about the fail that is HD4000. That entire department needs to get fired.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivy_Bridge_(microarchitecture)
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