I upgraded my system from an i5-2500k to an i7-2700k and i must say i am extremely pleased with the results.

I upgraded my system from an i5-2500k to an i7-2700k and i must say i am extremely pleased with the results.  Read Less

Works great with the mob i purchased from amazon

Works great with the mob i purchased from amazon  Read Less

I finally decided to go with the 2700k.

I finally decided to go with the 2700k.  Read Less

Now, with the 2700k and making use of its 8-thread hyper-thereaded architecture, i am getting one dxo-converted frame every 6 s...  Read More

Now, with the 2700k and making use of its 8-thread hyper-thereaded architecture, i am getting one dxo-converted frame every 6 seconds (and one lightroom frame every 1-2 seconds) :-)!  Read Less

I am building my new computer so i am thrilled i was able to get this one for a fantastic price.

I am building my new computer so i am thrilled i was able to get this one for a fantastic price.  Read Less

Spend some time shopping around and if you don't find a decent price, keep checking every day.

Spend some time shopping around and if you don't find a decent price, keep checking every day.  Read Less

Was using only 8gb of ram but just added another 16gb since the huge price decrease lately.

Was using only 8gb of ram but just added another 16gb since the huge price decrease lately.  Read Less

I render videos which you know are very slow, but with this cpu my render times are fast.

I render videos which you know are very slow, but with this cpu my render times are fast.  Read Less

The i7-2700k is very fast and much more energy efficient than my past intel cpus.

The i7-2700k is very fast and much more energy efficient than my past intel cpus.  Read Less

5ghz is fast, but when it runs cool, and everything is working fine, i can get this thing clocked at around 4.

5ghz is fast, but when it runs cool, and everything is working fine, i can get this thing clocked at around 4.  Read Less

It is fast, but for the money not blazing fast compared to a similar amd cpu at almost one third less cost.

It is fast, but for the money not blazing fast compared to a similar amd cpu at almost one third less cost.  Read Less

Additionally, the k designation in the 2700k means it is capable of even higher tolerance.

Additionally, the k designation in the 2700k means it is capable of even higher tolerance.  Read Less

This brings us back to the 2700k.

This brings us back to the 2700k.  Read Less

New 60gb sata iii ssd for my os and plug-ins.

New 60gb sata iii ssd for my os and plug-ins.  Read Less

Incredible processor for use with my evga z68 motherboard.

Incredible processor for use with my evga z68 motherboard.  Read Less

You can also buy lga1155 motherboards for slightly cheaper than equivalent lga2011 motherboards.

You can also buy lga1155 motherboards for slightly cheaper than equivalent lga2011 motherboards.  Read Less

In short, xeon is the most reliable way to go and dare i say 2700k's are actually surplus repacked xeons that may handicapped f...  Read More

In short, xeon is the most reliable way to go and dare i say 2700k's are actually surplus repacked xeons that may handicapped from working with high-end workstations but it still maintain its tolerance and cache prowess.  Read Less