- 8 cores, or at least 8 threads
- Moderate heat development
- An L3 cache of 8MB +
- Current bridge
- Cost / benefit ratio
We chose this because it meets all of these points and the cost / benefit to the 1230V3 even so make AMD depends.
Scope of supply:
If the CPU is a boxed version. This means accompanying the CPU cooler and one that is this already coated with an appropriate layer of thermal compound. Add to that the mounting instructions with the usual instructions and the obligatory Intel stickers on the case "Intel Xeon Inside".
Assembly:
The assembly of the CPU was not a problem as with all CPUs, the base 1150 in some motherboard somewhat fragile due to acts of the lever mechanism. The installation of the boxed cooler is a little tweaking depending on the motherboard, as Intel continues to rely on the known rotary-Clip system. The boxed cooler itself is at least the material of the plastic clips dibasic.
The Operation:
The CPU runs with me in operation with a multiplier of 37 (3,7GHz). The performance is more than sufficient for current games (Battlefield 4, Anno 2070, etc.). The CPU manages effortlessly befüttern more power absorbing simultaneously. With me playing running on my second monitor usually a film and on the third is gesurfed etc so far no problem.
The temperature of the CPU is using the enclosed cooler at about 57 ° in a standard Midi housing (1 case fan), as have many PC users, this is in and of itself in order. So it's not absolutely necessary to retrofit here for this reason. However, a definitive reason for retrofitting, the volume of boxed fan is because this is usually somewhere between not very quiet to "make the vacuum cleaner". This varies from fan to fan I've seen some (same model) but they were tolerable and not really good. The purchase of a new fan or cooler here is highly recommended. I personally have a Scythe Katana 3 installed in my system for the CPU here, because this is extremely quiet and its cooling capacity is more than adequate.
The processor is in principle not intended for overclocking and therefore usually also locked Turbo multipliers. However, it may occasionally be possible that the Turbo Multi yet ausreizbar. The opportunity, however, to get a very low which is slipped through during production. However, this lack of overclocking option in my opinion is not so important as the pure clock speed makes no noticeable difference in this power range. The lack of overclocking even brings the advantage that you do not necessarily a chip to overclock consumption and therefore the motherboard if you want a can dig deeper to two price ranges without compromising to have (chipset B85 completely enough for the CPU).
Furthermore, the integrated graphics processor is disabled, which necessitates the use of a graphics card. He may not be suitable for mini-computer and HT systems in which it is running with the space for graphics cards. In micro, midi or desktop housing, it is best though if one builds a graphics card. Since it is anyway mandatory for PC gamers to install a powerful graphics card, this does not matter to me.
The power consumption of the CPU in terms of performance is hardly noticeable compared to other Intel processors of the current generation. Compared to AMD processors at the same level but clearly noticeable.
Conclusion:
The processor provides for a relatively low price, the performance level of a i7, alluding in the front panel which performance terms with and is good value for technically very good. The lack of graphics unit does not a problem since usually video cards are installed and the overclocking brings no significant disadvantage.
Finally, we can say the CPU brings a lot of performance for a reasonable price. Therefore, highly recommended.
The CPU is built with me in the following system:
Mainboard Asus Z87-K
RAM 4x4GB Corsair Vengeance Black LP (XMP)
Graphics Card Asus R9 280x
CPU cooler / fan Scythe Katana 3
