Getting To Know Intel's New Core i7, Video Spotlight

Synopsis:  When the new Core i7 processors arrive sometime later this month, pricing for the flagship Core i7 Extreme 965 will be set at $999, the Core i7 940 at $562, and the Core i7 920 at $284.  Expect enthusiast-class X58 based motherboards to sell for around $300 give or take a few dollars depending on the number of features.  Ultimately, we can't help but be impressed by the new Core i7 processors. The performance, power profile, and overclockability are all very good even at this early stage.  Intel clearly has another exceptionally strong product in their line-up that will undoubtedly appeal to PC enthusiasts and multimedia professionals alike.

** Be sure to check out our in-depth evaluation coverage of the new Intel Core i7
which can be found here:  https://hothardware.com/Articles/Intel-Core-i7-Processors-Nehalem-and-X58-Have-Arrived

 
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