This review is from: Corsair XMS3 16GB (4x 4GB) PC3-10666 1333MHz DDR3 Memory Kit for AMD and Intel Dual Channel Processors CMX16GX3M4A1333C9 (Personal Computers)
First off, RAM is getting cheaper. This is pretty decent RAM for the cost (compared to the cost a few months ago I have seen for RAM). 16GB of dual channel RAM for under $100, it must be going obsolete at that price. Actually it is going obsolete, but it is still relevant and probably will be for a few years. I dropped it into my MSI 785G board and it is a great complement to my system. Tests actually seem to indicate that it can send the data faster than my processor can process it so I am fairly certain I have no bottlenecking issues with this RAM - at least not on the RAM but rather on the CPU. So now I just need to get a faster CPU.
I use and AMD Athlon quad core CPU. I am considering upgrading it to a hexa-core phenom and that should alleviate the lag on the CPU.
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This review is from: Corsair XMS3 16GB (4x 4GB) PC3-10666 1333MHz DDR3 Memory Kit for AMD and Intel Dual Channel Processors CMX16GX3M4A1333C9 (Personal Computers)
I bought this matched set of memory modules to max out the memory in my new XPS 8300 Dell computer. It was about $125 dollar less expensive to do it myself in this manner rather than have Dell do it. I was delighted to discover the high quality of this set compared to the new memory I pulled from the computer to install these. These have built in heat dissipation whereas the original memory was no frills added and rather flimsy by comparison. their smooth housing also made them more easy to handle than the original memory. Installation and booting up the computer with the new memory installed went without glitch. I put the original memory units in the nice protective packaging the new memory came with to keep it safe. Instructions were clear and easy to read. I would look for Corsair memory modules again if I need to upgrade another computer in the future.
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This review is from: Intel Core i7-2600K Processor (Personal Computers)
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**
This review is from: Intel Core i7-2600K Processor (Personal Computers)
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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This review is from: Intel Core i7-2600K Processor (Personal Computers)
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... Read more
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Product Features of Intel Core i3 Processor i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I3540
3.06GHz Clock Speed
Intel HD graphics included
2 cores 4 threads with Intel Hyper-Threading
Socket LGA1156
73watt TDP
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