Intel Core i7-990X Gulftown Processor and DX58SO2 Motherboard Review

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It seems odd to think that today we are taking a step BACK in time to

review the new Core i7-990X processor and a very nicely upgraded X58

motherboard from Intel in the form of the DX58SO2. The Core i7-990X is

a Gulftown (6-core) processor that in many cases becomes the fastest

consumer processor on the market and flagship CPU for Nehalem and the

“Extreme Edition” suffix. Replacing the i7-980X, the 990X will fill

that $999 processor segment for extreme enthusiasts and high end

system builders.

 

URL: http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Motherboards/Intel-Core-i7-990X-Gulftown-Processor-and-DX58SO2-Motherboard-Review

 

Quote: "It should be obvious that the LGA1366 processor socket and

platform is nearing the end of its life cycle. In all honesty, it

lasted quite a bit longer than most of us thought after the release of

Lynnfield and now Sandy Bridge into the same enthusiast market. What

can I say, some people just love their Core i7-920 processors to no

end – we have a couple of them running in various outposts here still

as well. If you are looking to build one of the fastest computers in

the world and can deal with the fact that the Core i7-990X might be

the top-out point for the platform, then Nehalem will fit the bill and

I donÂ’t think you will ever regret the design while using it."

 

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Ryan Shrout

PC Perspective

rshrout ( -at -) pcper.com