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Pros & Cons
Pros
Built a dream machine after retiring from hp almost 7 years ago. Used all top notch components. This is by far the best cpu i've had in a while.
Overclocked 4. Ghz without fail. Runs cool even at 4. Temps right at 100 degree celsius all the time. Great performance, low heat.
The i7 4770k is a top-of-the-range 4-core processor. This is a multi-media rig that can run multiple virtual machines at once. The processor is also the most powerful cpu on the market. This chipset screams,& as i built this computer as amulti- me... Read More
Cons
The i7-4770k lacks support for tsx, which is a new instruction set extension designed to optimize multi-threaded software. Haswell is even hotter than ivy because intel not only use cheap ihs paste but also integrated vrm into proccesor die and that w... Read More
Highlights
Quality
Used this chip for about 3yrs, worked great the entire timevery good for gaming
This machine has been powered on for almost 7 years and it still going strong.
Excelent product, bad luck cant pass from 4.
Installed the processor and it fired right up.
Price
Glad i got this while it was on sale, this thing is an absolute beast.
The best value for a high end build.
I know devils canyon is out and just 30 bucks more so i must recommend it, but if you dont have that extra 30 dollars, this is ... Read More
I bought an open box deal from microcenter for $188.
Competitiveness
You might want to wait a year for the next edition, but this is noticeably faster than any other processor that i have worked on.
Cpu benchmarks returned by geekbench 3 compare equal to or better than all other 4-core cpus on published sites.
Therr are faster processors out there but you're going to pay the price.
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- How are reviewers describing this item?
great, good, still, fast and built. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 79.6% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 1,192 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jul 14 2024.
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My pc wasnt working as normal anymore
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I dont know that the old cpu was damaged but i thought it wise to replace it in any case
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But i play many pc games and this thing is still handling all the new system demanding ones just fine
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Benchmarking shows that newer games arent even pushing this cpu very high
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Its starting to show its age in the gaming space though its use is far from over as it will be reborn once again an unraid
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Installed the processor and it fired right up
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Good for gaming not great just good
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You know all the specs if youre looking at this to buy
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