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Official Haswell review thread

Boomstick777 said:
I think it's the only thing worth considering atm. Anyone building new and on a budget, the Intel core i7 4820K and a X79 mobo is easily the best option.. Either that or wait for AMD to drop SR.
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Would you say wait until Sept to build an ivybridge e or but a 3930 now and upgrade later?
 
I'll wait for some more comprehensive oc reviews but this is pushing me towards a 3930k system i can't really afford.
Do any of the tests say if they tested with the IGP enabled/disabled?
 
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Wucked said:
From i7 920 Haswell looks tempting as a new toy to play with, but the next proper upgrade will be something on x99 with DDR4 for me. Was considering x79 too, but I think it's to late in its life cycle to jump on board with now.
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If DDR4 is making a desktop debut with Haswell-E as rumoured, then it could be X89.
 
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Kaapstad said:
If you had got an i7 3930k when they came out it might have cost you around £450 but it has outlived/outperformed the 2600/2700k, 3770k and you can put the 4770k on that list as well.

If you allow for the hassle/cost of upgrading the quad cores listed above it is starting to make the 3930k look like a bargain.
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Not to forget that Ivy-E will be a drop in to existing mobos, 17 months old and my system is still current, Im more than happy with it
 
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Yeah i guess the razor blade method the key is just take ya time. Is there any special type of thermal paste to use on the dye?
 
lettuce said:
Yeah i guess the razor blade method the key is just take ya time. Is there any special type of thermal paste to use on the dye?
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yeah coollaboratory liquid pro,but it can't be used on aluminium as it corrodes it,copper or nickel plated is fine

I used mx4 first and saw no change in temps whatsoever,used the liquid pro and saw a 20c drop in temps

just cut one corner and insert a thin piece if plastic to cut the rest,plastic wont cut the cpu printed circuit board like a metal blade would
 
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