Processor Wattage

[davereid]

Hi,

I have just bought most of the components from Overclockers and am really impressed but the thing I am missing is the processor. Everyone suggested that I should pick up http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-430-IN on my budget but unfortunately it is out of stock and I am on a bit of a tight time frame.

I have found another similar one on a different site apart from it says 55W instead of 77W. The thing is they both have identical product codes - "Retail [BX80637I33220]" - has one just typo'd the wattage or does it make much difference?

I will provide a link to the other product if that is within forum guidelines

Dave

 

[snips86x]

You could always contact Customer Services to find out when it's back in stock?

I think the i3 is 55w and the i5 is 77w. Not sure why it'll be showing differently.

 

[JonJ678]

It's well out of forum guidelines, a link to someone selling a cpu will be deleted & you'll get directed to the FAQ.

Retailers aren't great at accurately describing their products. The one you're looking at has got at least one of wattage and product code wrong. Make of that what you will.

edit: the processor you're looking at does seem a good choice. Taking a guess at the competitor, if you trust they'll honour an RMA if they send out the wrong thing, then don't worry about it.

edit2: Intel's spec thinks it's 55W. OcUK think its 77W. Oh dear. Serve me right for assuming this shop was the reliable one

 

[Ethermaster]

Intel themselves state that the TDP is 55W.

http://ark.intel.com/products/65693/Intel-Core-i3-3220-Processor-3M-Cache-3_30-GHz

This should help you and as stated above, please post in the customer service section to find out when the next shipment of Intel Core i3 - 3220 will be in stock.

 

[davereid]

Thanks very much for the help I will let them know about it and find out when it is back in stock.